A Few Words About Us
Graceful West Highland Terries Home
Congratulations! Your search has led you to find the perfect Westie to become a new member of your family. With over 27 years of Westie experience, less than 1% health issues, and, according to our clients, the highest IQ Westies they’ve ever owned. Contact us and together let’s find a great match for you and your family.
We have almost 50 years experience (the past 27 years with our Westies) with breeding, raising, and training dogs. Since 1973 we have devoted ourselves to the health, temperament and conformation of our dogs.
We are happy to say that we do not adopt our puppies to brokers, breeders, or pet stores.
All of our puppies are lovingly placed into private homes.
Thanks for visiting Graceful West Highland Terries Home.
View our available puppies!
We are so proud of all our Westie puppies and the families who have been enriched by adding another Westie to their homes. These people and their Westies have accomplished so much more in life now that they have joined together.
We want to spotlight some of these Westies and their humans because of their accomplishments! From much-needed therapy dogs, contributors to science, and athletic entertainers - Graceful West Highland Terries Home alumni have made positive waves. We cannot wait to see what happens next.
The "westie", is undoubtedly one of the most popular terriers, mainly because of its charm and intelligence. Although this breed is an extremely popular pet, it is still used as a working dog on some farms, and is the dog of choice for a famous British fox hunt.
Characteristics
The Westie is a sporting little dog but it appreciates comfort. Its fun-loving nature makes it an ideal playmate for children, whose energy it is likely to match. A self-assured dog with a lust for life. This breed mixes well with other dogs and loves human companionship.
Appearance
Its outer coat is wiry, without curl, and its undercoat is soft and warm, Eyes are dark and set apart; ears should be erect and pointed. its tail is 5-6in long and is carried jauntily but not over the back. Feet are strong with thick pads, with the front feet larger than the hind. Its body is compact with a deep chest, and the upper ribs are arched.