Westie Puppies For Sale: Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Purchasing Purebred Puppies

Website design By BotEap.comIn the purebred West Highland Terrier puppy market, there are few rules or laws that govern who can breed dogs and then advertise Westies for sale. Both ancestry and breeding environment will affect the quality of Westies offered for sale, and some breeders are much less careful about these details than others. Never buy the first Westie you find, from the first breeder you find advertising Westies for sale. Take the time to learn about the breed and the breeder to avoid a costly mistake and heartbreaking loss of a dog due to health issues.

Website design By BotEap.comDue to the inbreeding required to produce a specific size, shape, talent, and coat, all purebreds are prone to genetic defects. Westies offered for sale on the purebred market are no different. First educate yourself on the health problems that often occur in Westies, and then be prepared to ask sellers about steps they’ve taken to prevent them. Westies for sale from a conscientious breeder will come with clear records of their ancestry up to three or four generations and will often have undergone genetic testing to find possible defects.

Website design By BotEap.com‘Backyard breeders’ are people who purchase Westies with the plan of raising them at home and then offer Westie puppies for sale to offset their expenses. Puppy Mills breeds its dogs with the goal of each bitch producing as many Westies for sale in the shortest amount of time. Neither type of breeder is likely to know or care about the eventual health of the dogs he offers for sale. Westies for sale in pet stores or other retail establishments usually come from one of these sources. All three should be avoided. There are home breeders who are avid hobbyists and are conscientious about the dogs they breed. There are also reputable kennels that ensure the Westies they offer are well cared for. The Westies for sale from these sources are what you are looking for.

Website design By BotEap.comWestie puppies for sale from a reputable breeder will not be shy or shy, small or sickly, or under eight weeks of age. They will have their papers, vaccines, deworming and will be well socialized. The Westie breeder should provide references, a warranty contract against defects, and even advice on care.

Website design By BotEap.comWest Highland Terrier breeders who have been conscientious about the breeding and care of the Westies they offer for sale will not hesitate to let you take the puppy to a veterinarian for a preliminary check-up. They have done their job well and have nothing to hide.

Website design By BotEap.comThere are many reputable kennels and expert hobby breeders who love their Westies and will want the puppies and dogs they offer for sale to go to a good home. Good breeders will ask you as many questions as you ask them. If they want to know if you have a fence, if the Westie will be left alone during the day, or if you’ve raised other dogs, don’t be offended. These are the breeders who care enough to give your Westie puppy a good start in life.

Website design By BotEap.com(Disclaimer: Any information contained on this site relating to various medical, health, and fitness conditions of Westies or other animals and their treatments is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for advice provided by your own veterinarian. You should Do not use the information contained herein to diagnose the health of any animal. You should always consult and verify with your own veterinarian or veterinarian.)

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