Breeder Resource List
Breeder Referrals Contact Chair of Referrals:
Phyliss Vogt hbcottage@verizon.net The Chair of Breeder Referrals will respond to your request as quickly as possible. Please understand that this is a volunteer position and a public service provided by our club. Please send your name and your contact information.
In the south hills area you are welcome to contact breeder Clare Schmalz richclaras@verizon.net
The Central Pa area contact breeder is Dawn Deimer hrsgirl@ptd.net
The Greensburg and East breeder is Cheryl Ferri ferritails@comcast.net
In Delmont you can call Sharon Schneider 724-327-8199
BUYER BEWARE: We strongly urge you to check out the breeders before you purchase a puppy anywhere !
THE WHWTCWPA cannot guarantee and is not responsible for the health, temperament, and quality of the puppies available for placement by its Club members listed on the Breeder Resource List.
THE WHWTCWPA is not responsible for any breed or purchase contracts, guarantees, or promises made between the Club members on this Resource List and the puppy purchaser. Once you make contact with the breeder(s), what transpires is beyond the control and responsibility of the WHWTCWPA, as these are contracts between the individual buyer and seller of the puppy. WHWTCWPA does not screen the breeders or litters which may be referred.
WHWTCWPA assumes and accepts no responsibility for the reputation or quality of any breeder or litter for which a referral is provided. It is YOUR responsibility to do a thorough investigation.
Buying a puppy from a reputable breeder gives you the opportunity to interact with the puppy's siblings, dam, and possibly the sire. You can therefore form a general impression of what the future holds for the puppy you take home. Visit as many breeders as possible. Examine the premises to make sure they are clean and the dogs are well cared for. Puppies should be clean, well fed, lively and friendly without any signs of illness, runny nose or eyes, skin sores, or dirty ears or fleas. If you are in anyway uncomfortable with the puppy's surroundings then you should rethink whether or not this breeder is for you.
A Reputable and Responsible Breeder:
· is the best source for a well-bred, healthy dog.
· will carefully select the parents of each litter to emphasize desirable traits and minimize faults
· should attempt to reach perfection of their westie standard
· Screens their dogs for genetic problems and should be able to show proof that the parents of the litter are free of these problems.
· Does not breed a large volume of puppies, or bitches in consecutive heat cycles.
· Usually participates in some sort of event such as dog shows such as conformation, obedience, agility, earthdog, tracking, etc.
· Belongs to the WHWTCWPA or its parent club WHWTCA.
· May ask you for references or ask to visit you at your home. The breeder wants to be sure the owner will be happy with the puppy and that the puppy will be well taken care of. The breeder:
- Will usually insist that puppies sold as pets be spayed/neutered and placed on the AKC limited registration.
- Will usually take back any dog of their breeding at any age. They assume a lifetime responsibility for the puppies they breed
- Would never sell puppies though a retail store or animal broker
- Should be able to tell you the good points as well as the bad points of the breed to make sure this is the breed that will suit your lifestyle.
- Will be there for you when you need advise or help with caring for, grooming, or training your dog.
- Will require you to join WHWTCWPA for a minimum of 1 year to learn from other people who have the experience of owning a westie.
- Wants you to become a team member and socialize your dog, 100 people in 90 days.
- Will want to maintain lifetime contact with their puppies.
For further information on all AKC Registered Breeds follow the link to the official AKC site: http://www.akc.org/
