Westie cartoon: Sunny days are hard work!

Westie cartoon: Sunny days are hard work!

Woof day to you!

I realise that it’s winter in many parts of the world, but here in New Zealand it is the height of summer!

The sun is shining, the skies are blue, the hibiscus flowers are pawretty… and mum is doing some gardening. As you can see in this month’s westie cartoon, I am very helpful… flat out, in fact! BOL!

Minnie The Westie cartoon

Till next time!

Love ‘n’ nose licks,

Minnie x

 

PS. Would you like to use Minnie The Westie cartoons? Click here to read about cartoon licensing. Hint: using my westie cartoons is free for non-commercial blogs and organisations such as dog clubs and dog rescues!

 

To link to this post, use: https://www.minniethewestie.com/westie-cartoon-of-the-month-january-2013

 

Westie dog jokes: the best of 2012

Westie dog jokes: the best of 2012

In every issue of Minnie Mail there are Westie dog jokes, as well as other dog jokes.

Here’s a round-up of the best Westie dog jokes and other dog jokes from 2012… enjoy!

Westie dog jokes

Have a giggle at some Westie dog jokes!

Q: Why aren’t Westies good dancers?
A: Because they have two left feet!

Q: What do you call a litter of young Westies that have come in from the snow?
A: Slush puppies!

Q: What did the Westie say when he sat on sandpaper?
A: Rough! Rough!

Q: What dog will laugh at any joke?
A: A chi-ha-ha

Q: How is a sled dog like your nose on a cold day?
A: They both run!

Q: What do you get if you cross a sheepdog with a jelly?
A: The collie wobbles!

Q: How did the Westie feel when she saw a monster?
A: Terrier-fied!

Q: What did the hungry Dalmatian say after his meal?
A: “That hit the spots!”

Q: Where should you never take a Westie?
A: The flea market!

Q: What kind of dog sniffs out new flowers?
A: A bud hound!

Q: What do you get if you cross a sheepdog with a rose?
A: A collie-flower!

Q: Why are dalmations no good at playing Hide and Seek?
A: Because they’re always spotted!

Q: What do you get if you cross a gun dog with a telephone?
A: A golden receiver!

Q: What kind of dog can use the phone?
A: A dial-mation!

Q: Where do Westies go if they’ve lost their tail?
A: A retail store!

Q: What do you get when you cross a small dog and a large boat?
A: A Ship Tzu

Q: What’s a Westie’s favorite hobby?
A: Collecting fleas!

Q: How do you keep a Westie from barking in your front yard?
A: Put it in your back yard!

Q: What is worse than a Westie howling at the moon?
A: Two Westies howling at the moon!

Q: Eleven Westies shared one umbrella, but none of them got wet. How did they manage?
A: It wasn’t raining!

Q: Why is it called a “litter” of Westie puppies?
A: Because they mess up the whole house!

Q: What do you get if you cross a cocker spaniel, a poodle and a rooster?
A: Cockerpoodledoo!

Q: Why is a toothless Westie like a tree?
A: It has more bark than bite!

Q: What happened when the Westie went to the flea circus?
A: He stole the show!

Get more westie dog jokes (plus my Cartoon of the Month) in your In Box each month with Minnie Mail!

Wags ‘n’ licks,

Minnie xx

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Cartoon of the month December 2012

Cartoon of the month: Never say no to a pawresent!

Woofings, furiends!

It is the 1st of December already… here in New Zealand, that is officially the first day of summer. (Though the weather’s not very summery just yet!)

The humans are also rushing around getting work finished and pawresents bought before something called “Christmas”… I have no idea what that is (I’m a dog after all!), but I’ll never say now to nice pawresent, as you can see in this month’s Minnie the Westie cartoon!

Minnie The Westie cartoon dog christmas

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I hope you get lots of lovely pawresents, cuddles and love. 🙂

Till next time!

Love ‘n’ nose licks,

Minnie x

 

PS. Would you like to use Minnie The Westie cartoons? Click here to read about cartoon licensing. Hint: using my westie cartoons is free for non-commercial blogs and organisations such as dog clubs and dog rescues!

 

To link to this post, use: https://www.minniethewestie.com/cartoon-of-the-month-december-2012

 

Meet the compawtition winners!

Meet the compawtition winners!

Thank you to efurryone who entered my compawtition!

I loved reading all your doggies’ names… you can see the list of Westie names here.

(And the list with the non-Westie names will be on my blog soon, so watch this space!)

The most popular Westie names were Max (for boy Westies) and Maggie-Mae (for girl Westies). The westie dog name that made me laugh the most (and drool the most) was “Bacon”! BOL!

Here are the winners…

Both of the compawtition winners live in the USA! (It is so pawsome to have furiends all over the world!)

Another thing that both winning doggies have in common is that they are very stylish!

Meet Sebastian…

Sebastian is one very stylish Westie in his hat!

Sebastian is one very stylish Westie in his hat!

Meet Jadis…

Jadis is wearing "doggles" dog sunglasses... too cute!

Jadis is wearing "doggles" dog sunglasses... too cute!

 

The pawrize…

Jadis and Sebastian each won a pawtographed copy of my cartoon “Minnie The Westie” book.

Here I am, checking the pawcel before mum took it to the Pawst Office:

Minnie The Westie gives the pawcel her stamp of approval!

Minnie The Westie gives the pawcel her stamp of approval!

 

I hope that Sebastian and Jadis have a pawsome time reading about my adventures!

And thank you to efurryone who entered, it was wuffly to get your entry peemails and read your doggies’ names.

You are pawsome!

Wags and nose licks,

 

PS. Didn’t win a pawrize, but would still like a copy of my cartoon westie book?

Minnie The Westie’s cartoon book makes a great gift or stocking filler, and is suitable for dog lovers of all ages. Minnie’s fans range from 6 years old to 66 years old (or older – it’s rude to ask!)

Here are the links to some of the most popular online bookstores:

My cartoon book has had pawsome reviews on Amazon.com!

Minnie The Westie book - reviews on Amazon.com

 

If you go to Amazon.com you can choose “look inside” to see a sample of the book and westie cartoons. 🙂

 

To link to this post use: https://www.minniethewestie.com/meet-the-compawtition-winners

 

Westie dog names

Westie dog names: ideas for cute west highland terrier names

Looking for Westie dog names for your pup? Here’s a list of cute west highland terrier dog names to help you…

Need to sniff out some cute Westie dog names? Here are some of Minnie The Westie's furiends' names...

Need to sniff out some cute Westie dog names? Here are some of Minnie The Westie's furiends' names...

Girl westie dog names

Abigail (Abbie)
Abby
Bella
Betty-Boo
Biscuit
Blossom Marie
Bonni
Bonnie
Bridgett
Bristol
Candy
Charlie
Daisy
Darcy
Ellie
Finley
Fiona Mick
Gracie
Hley
Holly
Imelda
Jazz
Jinger
Jessie
Juta
Kami
Kerrie
Lady
Lady Zouzou
Liberty
Little Lady
Lucy
Mabel
Maddie
Maggie
Maggie-Mae
Maisie
Martha
Matilda
Millie
Mimi
Minka
Minnie
Misty
Miss Didi
Mollie
Molly
Oprah
Pearl
Pebbles
Penny
Pepsi
Piper
Princess Lyllian (Lylly)
Queen Keyarah
Queen Rosella (Rosie)
Roxy
Ruby
Sandy
Shayna
Shiva
Skye
Tilly
Willo

Boy westie dog names

Angus
Archie
Albie
Bacon
Barney
Bentley
Billy
Bobbie
Bobby
Bordeaux
Brody
Bromir
Buzz
Charlie
Chippy
Cotton
Duke
Duncan
Einstein
Franklin
Frazier
Fred
George
Hamish
Jack
Jasper
Lliorllio
Louie
Oscar
Mac
MacDougall
Magnum
Massimo
Max
Max A Million
McDuff
Monty
Morris
Oliver (Ollie)
Oscar
Otis
Peanut
Picasso
Preston
Ralef
Reggie
Robbie
Rossi
Rudi
Sebastian
Sir Elliott McElroy
Sir Winston
Sir Zeno
Snowy
Spooky The Great
Stan
Tino
Tintin
Tucker
Willie
Winston
Wrigley Mick
Wylie

Wags and nose licks,

 

PS. Wondering how I got this list of Westie dog names?

Easy: I asked my furiends what they’re called! If you have any Westie dog names you’d like to add, just put them in the Comments box below! *wags*

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Let's keep in touch! Sign up to Minnie Mail and get all my latest news and westie cartoons.

PPS. Do you love Westies?

Get a Minnie The Westie cartoon in your In Box every month with Minnie Mail – it’s free and fun! Your details won’t be used for any other purpose – I respect your pawrivacy. *wags*

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Westie cartoon: pawsome time management!

Westie cartoon: pawsome time management!

What is your dog like in the morning?

Does your dog leap out of bed, raring to go… or is it like me, and stays in bed right until the last pawssible moment?!

Me, I love being all nice ‘n’ comfy in bed. I have my time management down to pawfection, and arrive at the front door just in time for my morning walk… but not a moment sooner than necessary!

Minnie the Westie cartoon: pawsome time management!

Judging by the sleepy look on mum’s face in this Minnie The Westie cartoon, she’d like to be in bed still too! 😉

Till next time,

Love ‘n’ nose licks,

Minnie x

 

PS. Would you like to use Minnie The Westie dog cartoons? Click here to read about cartoon licensing.

Hint: using my dog cartoons is free for non-commercial blogs and organisations such as dog clubs and dog rescues!

To link to this post use: https://www.minniethewestie.com/westie-cartoon-of-the-month-november-2012

 

Westietude: Why are westies so cheerful?

Westietude: Why are westies so cheerful?

This ‘Westietude’ westie cartoon just makes me smile!

And look at Flo rolling on the floor laughing! Flo is such a fun friend.

Westie cartoon: why are westies so cheerful

I hope you have a cheerful month too,

Wags ‘n’ nose licks,

Minnie x

To link to this post use: https://www.minniethewestie.com/westietude-why-are-westies-so-cheerful

 

SPCA Medal

SPCA Medal

Mum and I regularly volunteer for Outreach Therapy Pets: we visit a care home, and brighten the residents’ day by letting them pat me. (Talk about a win-win: they love it, and I love it!)

Here in New Zealand this is organised as a joint venture between two charities: the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and St John (providers of ambulance and first aid services).

We recently got a letter from the SPCA which read as follows:

Dear Cornelia

As you will be aware new Zealand is joining other Nations in celebrating the remarkable service rendered to her subjects by Queen Elizabeth in this her Diamond Jubilee year. Many exciting events have already occurred, and the Royal New Zealand SPCA intends to play its part in recognising this celebration.

In preparedness for the Jubilee the Governor General released an emblem, approved by the Queen, that would become this country’s exclusive symbol marketing the 60 years of her reign. Designed by Phillip O’Shea, New Zealand’s Herald of Arms, it contains the Queen’s personal emblem and the Royal Cypher, a diamond shape representative of the occasion, and our own symbols include the koru and manuka flowers.

The SPCA has been given approval to use this emblem in an appropriate form and manner, and in determining its best use we were guided by the Queen’s Jubilee address to the British Parliament on 20th March 2012 when she stated that ‘volunteers are a source of vital support to the welfare of others, often unseen and overlooked’. What better way to celebrate the Queen’s 60 years of service than to recognise our own volunteers. As a result we have struck a gold medallion featuring the Jubilee emblem to present to 1000 selected SPCA volunteers throughout New Zealand in recognition of their meritorious service to the organisation, and to the animals.

I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected by your peers to be a recipient of this unique and exclusive medal and in so advising I send congratulations and thanks for the volunteer services you have provided.

These medallions will be presented at the Annual Blessing of the Animal Service which is being held in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Parnell, on Sunday October 14th, 2012, commencing at 1.00pm. A special reserved section in the Cathedral has been set aside for you and you will be ushered to your seats on arrival. Please bring this letter with you for identification purposes.

Once again please accept my personal congratulations for this well deserved recognition.

Sincerely,

Bob Kerridge, National President, Royal New Zealand SPCA

So off to the Cathedral we went for the Blessing of the Animals!

The cathedral! I refused to turn round and pose, I had to pull mum along to give her the hurry up. After all, there were lots of people and animals waiting for me!

The cathedral! I refused to turn round and pose, I had to pull mum along to give her the hurry up. After all, there were lots of people and animals waiting for me!

 

So much for there being reserved seating: the cathedral was packed! We stood at the edge (which was actually a very sociable place to be!)

So much for there being reserved seating: the cathedral was packed! We stood at the edge (which was actually a very sociable place to be!)

 

Here I am chilling out with some new furiends. The cat in the hat is called 'Lady' and I was absolutely fascinated by her!

Here I am chilling out with some new furiends. The cat in the hat is called 'Lady' and I was absolutely fascinated by her!

 

Here I am giving 'Lady', the cat in the hat, a good sniff. She didn't mind at all!

Here I am giving 'Lady', the cat in the hat, a good sniff. She didn't mind at all!

 

OMD, the whole day was so much fun! There were so many dogs in that church!

I think I saw one other cat – and also a gecko!

Once I got home again, I put my posing face on…

Mum and I with our medal.

Mum and I with our medal. 🙂

 

Pretty exciting, huh! I am very proud of my medal, even though the volunteer work I do is easy-peasy!

Love ‘n’ nose licks,

Minnie x

 

To link to this post use: https://www.minniethewestie.com/spca-medal

Westie Cartoon: Rain doesn’t stop doggy playtime!

Westie Cartoon: Rain doesn’t stop doggy playtime!

It’s spring-time here in New Zealand, and that means lots of spring rain showers.

Fortunately, the rain doesn’t get in the way of playtime (even if some walks are missed… I am not fond of the rain!)

Minnie The Westie cartoon

I hope you have lots of playtime too, whatever the weather!

Till next time,

Love ‘n’ nose licks,

Minnie x

 

PS. Would you like to use Minnie The Westie dog cartoons? Click here to read about cartoon licensing.

Hint: using my dog cartoons is free for non-commercial blogs and organisations such as dog clubs and dog rescues!

To link to this post use: https://www.minniethewestie.com/westie-cartoon-of-the-month-october-2012

 

Compawtition! Win a pawtographed Minnie The Westie book!

Compawtition! Win a pawtographed Minnie The Westie book!

Minnie The Westie - book cover

Win a pawtographed paperback copy of my book!

To mark the one-year birthday of my cartoon book, I’m running my first ever compawtition! *super-fast tail-wags*

Sorry, this compawtition is now closed. If you’d like email updates (cartoons, offers, dog jokes and other fun Minnie The Westie stuff), please sign up for Minnie Mail! *wags*

The prizes:

There are 2 pawtographed copies of my paperback ‘Minnie The Westie’ cartoon book to be won. The books will be mailed to wherever in the world you live.

One book is for existing Minnie Mail subscribers who enter this compawtition; the other copy is for new Minnie Mail subscribers who sign up as a result of this compawtition.

Entering is easy:

Step 1: Tell me your dog’s name!

I’d love to know your dogs’ names!

You see, I’m going to compile a list of Westie dog names, and for that I need your help.

(I think it’s very cute to have a list of all of your names! And think how helpful that will be for anyone thinking of getting a Westie!)

Note: If you don’t have a dog, you can still enter the compawtition.

Step 2: Get Minnie Mail (it’s free and fun!)

Minnie Mail is fun! Each month I send an email with my Cartoon of the Month, some dog jokes, and my other news and announcements.

Your details are kept secure, and won’t be passed onto anyone else: I value you pawrivacy. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each issue of Minnie Mail.

Pawsome CompawtitionCompawtition entry form instructions

Just fill in the form below… when you click “Submit” you’ll be directed to a Minnie Mail sign up form. Add your details, and then verify your sign up by clicking the verification link in the email you’ll receive. (This is an anti-spam measure.)

Already on the Minnie Mail list? No need to sign up again, you’re good to go! (If in doubt, you can try signing up again – my robots will tell you if you’re already on the list!)

Terms and Conditions: are at the bottom of this page; scroll down to read them.

Sorry, this compawtition is now closed. If you’d like email updates (cartoons, offers, dog jokes and other fun Minnie The Westie stuff), please sign up for Minnie Mail! *wags*

Good luck in the compawtition, my furiend!

Wags ‘n’ nose licks,

Minnie x

 

Terms and Conditions

The prize consists of two pawtographed paperback copies of my Minnie The Westie cartoon book:

  • One book is for existing Minnie Mail subscribers (as at 29 September 2012) who enter this competition. There is a separate prize for these people as a ‘thank you’ for your loyal readership. (And that way you can tell your furiends about the compawtition without it affecting your own chances of winning!)
  • The second book is for new, verified Minnie Mail subscribers who enter this competition.

The same email address must be used for the entry form and for Minnie Mail; otherwise I won’t be able to match up your entries!

The books will be pawtographed by the author (i.e. my mum, Cornelia Luethi) as well as by me (with a bit of help from mum!). The prize includes posting the book to you, wherever you are in the world. Delivery times of the prizes are at the mercy of the global mail delivery networks, and no promises or guarantees are made in regard to delivery times. No responsibility is accepted for damaged or undelivered prizes. The prizes aren’t transferable nor exchangeable.

Closing date for entries: 11.59pm on Monday 5th November 2012 (GMT/UTC)… so remember remember the fifth of November! 😉

The winners will be drawn at random from all complete entries, who are active, verified subscribers on the Minnie Mail email subscription list at the time the draw is made. The winner will be drawn and will be notified by email within 3 days of the closing date.

When I email the prize winner, you’ll be asked to supply your mailing address and if you would like the pawtograph to be made out to a specific name. You will also be asked if you would like to email me a photograph of your dog (if you have one) that I can use on this website and on my Facebook page. You are under no obligation to email me a photograph, but it would be really nice if you could send me one. 🙂 Whether I use the photograph or not will be at my discretion. (Hint: if it’s a nice photo, I’ll use it! If it’s blurred or inappropriate, it won’t be used.)

If this information is not obtained from a prize winner within 7 days, the winner forfeits the prize and it will be re-drawn until a winner is found. The promoter accepts no responsibility for lost entries or missing emails.

By entering this competition, you agree to (a) let me publish your dog’s name (if you have a dog), and (b) let me publish your name as the winner of this competition. And if you supply a photograph, to let me publish it (you retain the copyright). These items may be published on this website; in Minnie Mail; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; and other social media channels. No responsibility is accepted for other people sharing, downloading or otherwise using these items.

Although only Westie names will be published on this website, this competition is open to everyone. If you have more dogs than the entry form allows, you may email me additional names at [email protected]. Please indicate if these dogs are Westies or not, and if they’re male or female. Irrespective of how many dog names you enter, only one entry per email address is accepted.

The Promoter of this competition is FX Marketing Limited (New Zealand). These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand.

The Promoter is not responsible for and entrants release and hold the Promoter harmless for: (i) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunctioning of any computer, cable, network, hardware or software; (ii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions or telephone or Internet service; (iii) unauthorised human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (iv) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries; or (v) any injury or damage to persons or property, including but not limited to entrant’s computer, hardware or software, which injury or damage may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Promotion.

By entering this competition, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

PS. Tell your friends about this compawtition!

I will give you extra sloppy nose licks and tail wags if you tell your furiends about this compawtition!

Just use the links below to send a peemail, or use your favourite social media channel.

 

To link to this page, use: https://www.minniethewestie.com/compawtition-win-a-pawtographed-minnie-the-westie-book