Knowing your motives and being sufficiently educated about breed, is key to getting dog that’s right for you. It will also guide you in picking right breeder, from many West Highland White breeders around.

Your breeder should:

1. Be a member to following: West Highland White Terrier Club of America, a regional Westie club, or an all-breed club. Membership to all these organizations is ideal, but it’s not a strict requirement. It does indicate that they are committed to knowing all there is for breed, and responsibilities attached.

2. Be concerned about what kind of buyer you are, and to whom they sell their dogs. This is a good indication that breeder isn’t after a quick profit but genuinely concerned in doing what is right for both dog and you.

3. Will allow you access to puppy, so you can have this examined by a veterinarian. The veterinarian is a reliable third party who can give you real situation with regards to health of puppy. It also gives both you and breeder, assurance about condition of puppy upon sale.

4. Willingly give you references about their clientele list, names of other breeders and veterinarians who provide care for these dogs.

As part of package, this would include grooming of your Westie. I am not talking as a show dog. The west highland terrier is an elegant looking and smart dog . It has such beautiful eyes, which is my favorite feature.

Its class is terrier and origin, as name suggests, Scottish. The color is white. Did I say white? No definitely not today. However, when he or she has dug up part of your newly planted scrubs, you would like to strangle it.

Here are 5 success tips on how to groom your westie. I am not talking about turning out a show dog. If this is what you want, then go to a groomer. They can be found in every town and city from London to New York to Atlanta.

1. Most Westies enjoy being groomed. Begin brushing and examining your Westie when it is very young. Be positive, patient and gentle.

2. Grooming is a part of your Westie's general health care and hygiene routine. It includes brushing, combing, nail-clipping, ear and dental care, bathing and scissoring, stripping or clipping of hair coats. Regular grooming stimulates circulation, improves appearance and reduces shedding.