| Let's say you've made up your mind on the breed you | | | | hops or dealers, as they usually look for a high profit |
| want, which is a cute westie puppies for sale. The | | | | and invest little in the actual breeding and care of the |
| next step to take is finding a responsible breeder. You | | | | puppies. Also avoid backyard breeders whose only |
| can do that from the parent club website or even at a | | | | goal is to produce puppies and sell them quickly. |
| Westie show. Local club Breeder Referral Officers | | | | 7 Important QUESTIONS TO ASK A BREEDER |
| may be able to help you find a breeder in your area. | | | | To make sure they are reliable, you should ask the |
| Find out if they are AKC registered or whatever | | | | breeders |
| association is relevant for your country. | | | | · About checks done for hereditary diseases |
| Responsible breeders always breed to improve the | | | | · Health guarantee against them and what that |
| health of the breed, not just to create a product for | | | | covers |
| re-sale. They know their stock, study pedigrees and do | | | | · Any refunds for a puppy you've chosen |
| extensive health screening. They will kindly answer | | | | · Getting a puppy pack and information booklet |
| your questions and help you with a lot of advice and | | | | · The right food for your Westie |
| useful information. | | | | · Stripping or clipping Westies' coats, related |
| You should visit in person the facilities where the | | | | costs and frequency |
| puppy or pups were raised, as this will play a role in | | | | · Bathing |
| the future health and personality of your Westie. You | | | | Honest breeders will have no problem answering your |
| should also see at least one of the parents and some | | | | questions, but if you feel they are trying to avoid your |
| of the littermates. | | | | questions, thank them for their time and look |
| A responsible breeder should also provide a contract | | | | elsewhere. A good breeder has nothing to hide from |
| with health guarantees and papers for registering your | | | | you. |
| puppy. Breeders of West Highland Terriers can be | | | | (Disclaimer: Any information contained in this site |
| found worldwide; from USA, Canada, UK, Europe, | | | | relating to various medical, health and fitness conditions |
| Australia and New Zealand. From states such as | | | | of Westies or other animals and their treatments is for |
| Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee. | | | | informational purposes only and is not meant to be a |
| Breeders strive to produce happy and healthy puppies, | | | | substitute for the advice provided by your own |
| which are destined for placement in special, loving | | | | veterinarian. You should not use the information |
| homes. Puppys are typically vet checked twice before | | | | contained herein for diagnosing the health of any |
| placement into a new home. Breeders' expertise | | | | animal. You should always consult and check with your |
| enables them to avoid skin disorders and any other | | | | own vet or veterinarian.) |
| genetic problems in their lines. They can also instruct | | | | I do hope that you have found the article of use to |
| you on the dos and don'ts with your Westie. | | | | you. |
| Worst choices when buying a Westie are Westie | | | | |