| In the purebred West Highland Terrier puppy market, | | | | sale from these sources are what you are looking |
| there are few rules or laws governing who may | | | | for.Westie puppies for sale from a reliable breeder will |
| breed dogs, and then advertise Westies for sale. | | | | not be timid or shy, small or sickly, or under eight |
| Both ancestry and the breeding environment will | | | | weeks old. They will have their papers, shots, |
| affect the quality of the Westies offered for sale, | | | | worming, and be well-socialized. The Westie breeder |
| and some breeders are a lot less careful about these | | | | should provide references, a warranty contract |
| details than others. Never buy the first Westie you | | | | against defects, and even advice about care.West |
| find, from the first breeder you come across | | | | Highland Terrier Breeders who have been |
| advertising Westies for sale. Take the time to learn | | | | conscientious about the breeding and care of the |
| about both the breed and the breeder to avoid an | | | | Westies they offer for sale will not hesitate to let |
| expensive mistake, and the heart-breaking loss of a | | | | you take the puppy to a veterinarian for a |
| dog due to health problems.Because of the inbreeding | | | | preliminary checkup. They have done their jobs well, |
| required to produce specific size, shape, talents, and | | | | and have nothing to hide.There are many reputable |
| coats, all pure breeds are prone to genetic defects. | | | | kennels, and knowledgeable hobbyist breeders who |
| Westies offered for sale in the purebred market are | | | | love their Westies, and will want the puppies and |
| no different. First educate yourself about the health | | | | dogs they offer for sale to go to a good home. |
| problems that often occur in Westies, and then be | | | | Good breeders will ask you as many questions as |
| prepared to question the sellers about the steps they | | | | you ask them. If they want to know if you have a |
| have taken to avoid them. Westies for sale from a | | | | fence, if the Westie will be left alone during the day, |
| conscientious breeder will come with clear records of | | | | or if you have raised other dogs, don't be offended. |
| their ancestry up to three to four generations, and | | | | These are the breeders who care enough to give |
| will often have undergone genetic testing to find | | | | your Westie puppy a good start in life.(Disclaimer: |
| possible defects.'Backyard Breeders' are individuals | | | | Any information contained in this site relating to |
| who purchase Westies with the plan to breed them | | | | various medical, health and fitness conditions of |
| at home, and then offer Westie puppies for sale to | | | | Westies or other animals and their treatments is for |
| offset their expenses. 'Puppy Mills' breed their dogs | | | | informational purposes only and is not meant to be a |
| with the goal of having each bitch produce as many | | | | substitute for the advice provided by your own |
| Westies for sale in the least possible amount of time. | | | | veterinarian. You should not use the information |
| Neither type of breeder is likely to know or care | | | | contained herein for diagnosing the health of any |
| about the eventual health of the dogs they offer for | | | | animal. You should always consult and check with |
| sale. The Westies for sale at pet stores, or other | | | | your own vet or veterinarian.)I do hope that you |
| retail establishments, usually come from one of these | | | | have found the article of use to you.Good health and |
| sources. All three should be avoided. There are home | | | | happinessJeff Cuckson |
| breeders who are avid hobbyists, and are | | | | Want To Know How To Have The Healthiest, |
| conscientious about the dogs they breed. There are | | | | Happiest and Most Well Behaved Westie You |
| also respectable kennels that ensure that the | | | | Have Ever Dreamed Of! Then Visit NOW! |
| Westies they offer are well cared-for. Westies for | | | | |