- Facts
1.
Professional Affiliations: 
They are recognized by AKC, AnKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB) and UKC.
2. Why Use a Breeder:
Breeders give you conclusive information about a particular breed so that you can know beforehand whether that particular breed is for you or not. Also a good breeder ensures a good quality and gives the prospective buyer wholesome information about care and grooming of that breed.
3. How to Find:
The West Highland Terrier club of America lists most of the breeders of this particular breed type and their official site give you complete information of the breed.
4. What to Expect:
Most breeders have a wait period and many want to know the needs also of the buyer along with regular information on his whereabouts, building licensing etc. Many a times a deposit is not uncommon either.
5. Breeder's Surroundings:
Dogs bred in a home environment definitively make better pets than kennel brought up ones. Also a dog needs to be bred in clean and well ventilated place with good care and proper techniques.
West Highland Terrier breeders - Newborn Facts
1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:
2-5 newborns are delivered.
2. Age To Be Sold:
These dogs are extremely easy to train and can be bought at an early age approximately 6 to 7 weeks old.
3. What to Look For in a Newborn:
White color is preferred and they
should have a double coat and an essentially black nose. 
4. Registry:
They were registered under the terrier group by AKC in 1908.
5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:
Height -- 10-11 inches, weight -- 15-22 lbs, small, well balanced but hardy looking with shiny, bright, white, double coat, button eyes, shaggy eyebrows and black nose.
6. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:
Earlier they a cross bred with, cairn, Scottish and Dandie Dinmont terriers. The exact information of your pups parents definitely helps and a certificate against deafness and heart disease is an added advantage.
West Highland Terrier breeders - Breeder Concerns
1. Breeder Reputation:
Reputation of a breeder depends on the number of breeds he deals with, lesser the better. The affiliations to various clubs are also a must.
2. Pet Health:
Normally a healthy and robust breed they are still prone to skin allergies, hernia, deafness and heart diseases.
3. Assurances:
AKC certification is a must. Also parental certification and current health certification helps further. Recognition by west highland terrier club of America is an added advantage too.
