Hello There,

I'm looking to get a Westie pup and I was wondering if someone could
give me a little advice. I'm finding it hard to locate a pup locally (I
live in the NOrth East and they don't seem too popular here). I called
the local Westie woman who gave me a number of a breeder a couple of
States away. Unfortunately, this turned into a dead end... I'm willing
to drive some way to collect him/her - but Im still having no luck! The
only places I can find are too far away too drive... I've found some
beautiful pups on numerous websites - but I'm unsure about two things:
how do you differentiate puppy farms from home bred pups (i/e/ can you
be sure their being entirely truthful?), and, secondly, what are ethics
of shipping a pup?

I would appreciate any and all advice!
Thanks,
Reenie

Buying any animal over the internet is asking for problems. I'd suggest you
keep at the local breeders or make arrangements with a reputable breeder in
a nearby state to have a dog shipped. Better yet go to the shelter and
rescue a dog........... Mutts make the best dogs anyway.

Celeste


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Hello There,

I'm looking to get a Westie pup and I was wondering if someone could
give me a little advice. I'm finding it hard to locate a pup locally (I
live in the NOrth East and they don't seem too popular here). I called
the local Westie woman who gave me a number of a breeder a couple of
States away. Unfortunately, this turned into a dead end... I'm willing
to drive some way to collect him/her - but Im still having no luck! The
only places I can find are too far away too drive... I've found some
beautiful pups on numerous websites - but I'm unsure about two things:
how do you differentiate puppy farms from home bred pups (i/e/ can you
be sure their being entirely truthful?), and, secondly, what are ethics
of shipping a pup?

I would appreciate any and all advice!
Thanks,
Reenie

Hi Celeste,

Thanks. Up until now I've always rescued dogs from the shelter. As of
now, we've adopted three cats from various ones. I moved to the States
a couple of years ago from the UK and a Westie is a little bit of a
reminder of home! The shelters were my first port of call - but,
selfishly, I know, there were no westies. I'm trying to discern good
breeders from the not so good - and the Internet is a useful tool for
at least locating potential breeders. Also, I'd been thinking of flying
out to where ever I need to go to collect the pup... at least then I
could meet with the breeder, etc.

Thanks,
Reenie

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Hi Celeste,

Thanks. Up until now I've always rescued dogs from the shelter. As of
now, we've adopted three cats from various ones. I moved to the States
a couple of years ago from the UK and a Westie is a little bit of a
reminder of home! The shelters were my first port of call - but,
selfishly, I know, there were no westies. I'm trying to discern good
breeders from the not so good - and the Internet is a useful tool for
at least locating potential breeders. Also, I'd been thinking of flying
out to where ever I need to go to collect the pup... at least then I
could meet with the breeder, etc.

Thanks,
Reenie

Have you tried local dog clubs? (whether it's agility, show clubs, obedience
etc).
I researched my dog's breeder (weimaraner) by joining a forum, which worked
well for us.

Good luck

Diana & Cindy

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Cindy's web site
http://cindy-incidentally.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk

Thanks for the advice. I did contact the local Westie breeder/also
rescurer who doesn't, as of now, have any any pups. She put me in touch
with a breeder (who she highly recommended) a few states away.
Unfortunately, that turned into a dead end (they were actually very
rude to me on the phone!!!). I'm having a difficult time knowing where
to look next!!
Reenie