Highland terriers vocals

[Who me ?]

Me -I've got a Cairn ,who makes a lot of noises(not growling etc) .My last Cairn was also vocal - any WESTIE/SKY/SCOTTIE owners notice the same ?
Trying to see if this is a breed thing .
Example is that at walkies time he sort of wails to get attention .

[mr2mk1chick]

I think a lot of dogs are vocal for various things. my lancashire heeler does little snuffles and small quiet woofs or whines for various things to get my attention, such as food, walks, toys etc.

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mr2mk1chick said:

I think a lot of dogs are vocal for various things. my lancashire heeler does little snuffles and small quiet woofs or whines for various things to get my attention, such as food, walks, toys etc.

It's not quiet - it's like the actions of a two year old kid , who don't know what words mean .It's almost as if he's trying to talk ,but needs to be taught . Anyone thay's had a CAIRN will know what I mean .
Edit to add -like first thing in the morning ,when he's ready for his walk -he looks at the front door and "wooooooo"

Edited by Who me ? on Sunday 6th November 11:37

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Come on then Highland terrier owners - let's have some feedback

[Chris77]

our westie is very quiet. He is only 5 1/2 mnths old and very rarely barks, in fact thinking about it about once a week if that, and not really proper barks, more a ruff than a WOOF! He does do a small whine to let us know if he wants something, or when one of us leaves him, but again only short and not loud at all.

Hope that helps

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Chris77 said:

our westie is very quiet. He is only 5 1/2 mnths old and very rarely barks, in fact thinking about it about once a week if that, and not really proper barks, more a ruff than a WOOF! He does do a small whine to let us know if he wants something, or when one of us leaves him, but again only short and not loud at all.

Hope that helps

From memory of my last Cairn -not really .He started vocalising at a few years old.Don't know about the other two ,but Cairns & Westies like to be heard -once he finds his voice -he'll us it .Smashing litle guard dogs .