Merryweather West Highland Terriers
Bathurst Regional, NSW
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Hi, I'm Georgina B.
We believe that every dog has a job. From lap dog, companion to service dog for first responders, the role varies vastly. But the importance stays the same. We are vet and MDBA accredited boutique family breeders. Our mission is to breed beautiful quality dogs who are true to type. That are sound of body and mindā¦
Vet Approved Criteria
Member since Jul 2024
Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.
- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Behaviour is observed from the first few days of life. Our training model is based on leveraging the individual personalities of our puppies and treating them accordingly. If we have a puppy that has strong personality components suitable for service dog work, we handle that puppy in a way to bring those attributesā¦
Health
All of our dogs go through rigorous health testing before being submitted to our breeding program. This testing includes; DNA profiles to asses inheritable diseases and traits, vet assessments of overall conformation, hips, elbows, eyes, teeth, and temperament. Our breeders are personally picked by me andā¦
Home environment
We are a generational grazier family living on a property on the outskirts of Bathurst NSW. Our dogs are both inside and outside dogs. They come for a run up the paddock, a swim in the dam. Then come in and snuggle up under my feet at the office desk. Our mothers are good mothers. When I chose to go down theā¦
Included with our puppies
Our puppies come with: 8 weeks free insurance Health guarantee DNA results of parents Certificate of vet check Relevant health records Suggested shopping list MDBA registration certificate Starter food pack Blanket with mothers scent Treats Lifetime support for all our puppy families
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/1)
Merryweather West Highland Terriers conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the West Highland White Terrier.
CMO
Genetic Test
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO) is a genetic bone disease that can be found in the West Highlandā¦
Additional Tests
Merryweather West Highland Terriers conducts 2 additional tests available for the West Highland White Terrier.
- Genetic Test
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (GCL) is a genetic lysosomal storage disorder that causes neurological problems. It can affect several breeds including Cairn Terriers. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Von Willebrandās Disease (VWD/vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a lack of a specific clotting factor. There are three forms of the disease, types 1, 2 & 3. A DNA test is available for each type of VWD to identify whether a breeding dog is a carrier or might be affected. The severity of VWD varies widely between breeds and individuals, ranging from life threatening, through to having no impact on clotting ability.
Transportation options
Merryweather West Highland Terriers will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Merryweather West Highland Terriers supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
I am Georgina. Mother of four, wife to Wade. Weāre business owners, farmers & Dog mad.
Why we got involved in breeding
I first fell head over heels in love ESS (English Springer Spaniels) 20 years ago when a friend Of the family had one. She was mesmerising in her beauty and worked the room like a pro. She would catch a ball, sit regally on the varandah and generally dote and be dotted on. From there, I was hooked! When itā¦
Our special touch
Dogs need a job. Man and manās best friend have been a union for more than 30,000 years. That union is embedded in our dna and how we communicate with them. I have been a passionate canine lover since I could toddle, crawling into my parents working kelpies kennels to check for puppies and falling asleep with them. ā¦
Credentials
State registration
B001087437
Association
MDBA
Association number
29074
Prefix
Merryweather
Breeding since
2014
Applying for a puppy
To ensure weāre the right breeder for you our process is simply; 1#Touch base by calling, or send a message of enquiry 2#Arrange a time to come and meet us and pick a puppy or arrange a FaceTime to see which puppy would best suit your family 3#Pay a 10% holding deposit (refundable) Receive weekly updates, and feel free to contact any time you would like an update on how your puppy is tracking 4#Pay in full upon or before departure (EFT, or cash accepted) ensuring a hassle-free transition into your loving home
Merryweather West Highland Terriers accept safe and traceable payments. What's this?
A$2,500 - A$3,500