November 3, 2008
Breeders………?
I'm searching for a reputable breeder of West Highland White Terriers and Yorkshire Terriers in the NYC Metro area. My last two Yorkies were obtained from Pet shops, and yes I know that they are usually from puppy mills, but I couldn't help it, they were so cute and I got attached to them and just wanted to give them a loving home. While I feel for the pets in the shops, both of my dogs have had something wrong with them when they were purchased, and I don't want to go through the monetary costs of having to correct the pet stores negligence on these animals. So I am looking to add another member to my family and want it to be from someone who knows what they are doing and not someone who is looking to make a quick buck. I am aware of adopting from a shelter however it breaks my heart everytime i see these animals caged up, with sad faces waiting for someone to pick them to take home and I just end up in tears when i leave there 
Thanks for the help!
Here are a couple of resources.
The Westie Club of America has a referral contact for NY here:
http://www.westieclubamerica.com/teamwestie/tw_rrc.html
There is also a website for the Westie Club of New England that may be of help:
http://www.westhighlandwhiteterrierclubofnewengland.com/
I know you mentioned how you dislike shelters, but you may consider adopting a young adult Westie from a Westie rescue group (not a shelter, usually a network of individuals who foster dogs). The New England Club has a phone number/email for rescue:
http://www.westhighlandwhiteterrierclubofnewengland.com/html/westie_rescue.html
You can also try going to http://www.petfinder.com and doing a search on Westies in your zip code — you'll probably find some good leads!
Congratulations on deciding to search for a responsible breeder, and good luck!
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http://www.puppyfind.com is a great tool for finding a pup in your area
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Try the Westie Rescue… good people.
http://www.barkbytes.com/rescue/whwter.htm
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try petfinder.com. Many rescues have purebred puppies….but if it must be breeder bred, your best bet is to go to AKC.org and look under breeder referral. It takes you to national breed clubs that only allow the best of the best. You can find a great breeder there. And no their dogs aren't too badly priced. I mean I looked up some Tzus and they were about $300-$500 on contract.
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Here are a couple of resources.
The Westie Club of America has a referral contact for NY here:
http://www.westieclubamerica.com/teamwestie/tw_rrc.html
There is also a website for the Westie Club of New England that may be of help:
http://www.westhighlandwhiteterrierclubofnewengland.com/
I know you mentioned how you dislike shelters, but you may consider adopting a young adult Westie from a Westie rescue group (not a shelter, usually a network of individuals who foster dogs). The New England Club has a phone number/email for rescue:
http://www.westhighlandwhiteterrierclubofnewengland.com/html/westie_rescue.html
You can also try going to http://www.petfinder.com and doing a search on Westies in your zip code — you'll probably find some good leads!
Congratulations on deciding to search for a responsible breeder, and good luck!
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Dog trainer/exhibitor.
The best way to find a reputable breed is through the breed Parent Club. They will help you.
Yorkies:
http://www.ytca.org/
Westies:
http://www.westieclubamerica.com/
Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:
1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?
2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time & money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?
3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?
4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?
5. Have the sire & dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip & Eye, Thyroid testing)
6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?
7. Does she have a Sales Contract?
8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?
9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy's life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).
10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?
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