Hi,

I have a 2 year old westie called Molly. My mum had a westie for 9 years, but he passed away 4 yrs ago, just as my parents were moving to Cyprus.
After 2 years of missing my mum and her dog(s), we got Molly from a couple in Notts, from a litter we met a few times. As I work from home, she has been with me pretty much 24/7 since 8 wks old, so i never leave her in the house alone. She loves the car, and walks by my side everywhere we go.
The other comments are totally correct about 'quiet times' etc, as otherwise, u will have to never leave your dog, as I don't. We take Molly everywhere, to dog hotels, camping, pubs, but we are lucky that my fiance's mum and dad love her ( and she loves them) so when we need to go anywhere, she stays with them.
I love the fact that Molly is with me all the time, but if you need more time without your dog, you need to train them immediately, or they definitely do become clingy and, like Molly, possessive ( altho' not aggressively so).
On the flip side, Molly is so used to attention that she kisses everyone she meets and loves other dogs and cats. We have a cat who Molly misses if she can't find him, and she sleeps in our bed, as I love her little cuddles and she won't sleep without company.
Each to their own, I know, but Molly really is my world, and i can't imagine life without her.
My mum also has another 2 yr old westie in Cyprus now called Olly...he's adorable!
Good luck with ur lovely puppy. XX