West Highland Terrier Breeders

I am in the process of selecting a West highland White Terrier. I cannot find a breeder with puppies available. Any help?? Do you know of any breeders in the United States that have puppies available?
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

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http://www.petfinder.com/

they also have video's with great advice
like barking
potty training
4th of july
etc.

I've researched for the past few weeks and think i've got pretty much the gist of them.
My German Shepherd of 8 years past away just two months ago, and im not getting one of these cute pups till im VERY informed.
Ima a dog nut not just some kid wanting a cute puppy.

I understand they are a terrier breed and will have the terrier temperament though i need some questions answered;

•Would it be okay in a fenced in yard [aware of hole digging] while im at school? Or a crate. Either way he would be secure, but i don't want him developing anxiety from that time.
•Are they easy to house train?
•I've heard so many misconceptions of how to groom them, and that they tend to have loads of allergies like pugs, is this true?
•In the summer, i have a church camp im going to attend to for 2 weeks. There will be family at home, but are they more of a one person dog or a family dog?

• If theres any dog you would like to recomend me please do so. I do want something smaller than 30lbs, and i cant have a Chihuahua or a Dachshund. I've had several toy and terrier breeds before so this isn't new to me. I've took many quizzes, called lots of breeders, and did research on akc about these pups, But really if theres ANYTHING i need to know dont hesitate to tell me im more than willing to listen.

Thanks in advance!

[Yes i asked this question last night, but im really serious about getting one and i want to know as much as i can.]

They would be fine crated & haven't heard many bad stories about them being difficult to house break with the exception of teething. Must put away any chewable objects if you want to keep them – lost a number of shoes.

They are the number one breed for allergies. The vast majority of pet owners clip their westies instead of hand stripping – cheaper & easier for the owners. They can be 1 owner or a family dog.

You might consider a cairn instead. Slightly smaller & similar to a westie except not in white & generally has less issues with allergies.

I've researched for the past few weeks and think i've got pretty much the gist of them.
My German Shepherd of 8 years past away just two months ago, and im not getting one of these cute pups till im VERY informed.
Ima a dog nut not just some kid wanting a cute puppy.

I understand they are a terrier breed and will have the terrier temperant though i need some questions answered;

•Are they more hyper than a lab?
•Would it be okay in a fenced in yard [aware of hole digging] while im at school?
•If my family member was to walk by in the house, would he bark out of no reason?
•I looked in some newspapers to see if i could talk to a breeder but even in the dallas newspaper i found NONE. Does this mean they are rare and hard to get?

Thank you!

Terriers aren't "hyper" they're just very energetic, very focused, and they NEVER give up.

Never leave any dog unsupervised in a yard while no one's home. Even if he doesn't dig his way out and go looking for company, he'll probably be stolen.

If your family member walks by the house, the dog will bark, though it won't be for no reason: it'll be because he's welcoming a family member.

No, it means that Westies are uncommon enough that the breeders don't even allow a female to conceive until they have puppy buyers lined up and committed with paid reservations. The litter is sold before it is conceived.

Go here: http://www.westieclubamerica.com/

You can locate a breeder there.

I'm fifteen, and I'd be the primary care giver. What are your experiences with Westies? Is there much personality variation between male and female? Are they easy to potty train?

Also, do you know of any good breeders in the South Carolina region?

I'm the proud owner of a westie. They are intelligent, loyal, energetic, sweet, and they will make you laugh. They are also willful, but can be very obedient if you establish yourself as the alpha quickly. They enjoy learning tricks and pleasing their owners (especially if treats are involved), so plan on spending time doing that. For a really good (very accurate) guide on westies try this site: http://dogtime.com/west-highland-white-terrier.html

From what I can tell, male westies are more laid back than females if you are just getting one (two males can be a handful). Females have more of a tendency to snap than males, but again it comes down to training. My westie is very cool and laid back, but even he can get feisty– it's just a terrier's nature.

To be perfectly honest, they are not easy to potty train. It took a good 2 years for my dog to learn how to effectively communicate his need to go out. And while I'm being honest, part of the problem with potty training a westie is the owner. Westies have small bladders, so if you give them water plan on taking them out 15-20 minutes after and then again, for good measure, 30 minutes later. So it's 50% your dog learning how to communicate/knowing that the proper place to potty is outside, and 50% of it's you paying attention.

Here is a list of reputable breeders across the US: http://www.westieclubamerica.com/breederlisting.html

I cannot stress enough that you should do your research– asking a question here was a good first step. Next step is to read the guide above and then talk to reputable breeders. Westies are great, but like all breeds they come with idiosyncrasies and specific needs. Someone suggested adoption. I think that's a great idea too, but there's nothing wrong with wanting a purebred Good luck!