Westies of the Valley
Townsville, QLD
Hi, I'm Melissa N.
Hi my name is Melissa & I am located in Townsville ( FNQ ) North Queensland. I live on a rural property in Oak Valley with my Westies. They are an absolute delight & fill my days with so much pleasure. My Westies are my pets, super friendly, cuddly, devoted, loyal, fun & extremely loving dogs. Excellent…
Meet our Parent Dogs
Vet Approved CriteriaMember since Feb 2024
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies get to see and meet other animals. Our puppies get to meet a range of adults and children. Our puppies are exposed to a range of household noises and outdoor noises to build their confidence. We have a toilet training program so your puppy will be easier to toilet train once they come home with you.
Health
Our puppies will all have had their first vaccination, microchip, and are wormed every 2 weeks before coming home with you. All our puppies will have passed their health check at the vet before coming home with you. Any health or behaviour concerns will be explained to you in writing. We are proud of the high…
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Home environment
Our dogs are our family members and all live and sleep in the house with us. Our dogs live in a weather protected, temperature controlled area. Our puppies are raised on our rural property. Our puppies are born indoors but also have access to outdoor play and activities. We pride ourselves on providing our puppies…
Included with our puppies
Our puppies come with: Puppy raising guide Relevant health records Breed specific care guide Toy Blanket with mothers scent Lifetime support for all our puppy families
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/1)
Westies of the Valley conducts 1 out of 1 core health test 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…
Additional Tests
Westies of the Valley conducts 2 additional tests available for the West Highland White Terrier.
Transportation options
Westies of the Valley will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
- All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)
Our payment process
We take a non-refundable $500 deposit to hold your puppy. Full payment is required before pick up. Please note any travel expenses or special requests will be up to the purchaser to pay.
Getting your puppy home
Westies of the Valley supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
In person puppy pick up
Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van
Domestic air travel by plane
Supportive of domestic air transport by plane
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
Melissa N
West Highland Terriers
Member since Feb 2024
A little about us
Our approach to breeding is built around quality, temperament, and trust. We believe a puppy’s earliest weeks shape the companion they become, so we place great importance on calm handling, clean routines, steady development, and a thoughtful home environment. We are passionate about West Highland Terriers for…
Why we got involved in breeding
I wanted to breed West Highland Terriers as they are adorable dogs that are suitable for all age groups. They are a very happy, easy going dog with a heart shaped nose, bright eyes, amazing & easy going attitude with the biggest smile. I wanted to share this breed with other folks as they have brough so much joy…
Our special touch
Our 5 "westies" are part of our family. We live on acreage & they love to run around, play in the dam & sit with us. They are a huge part of our daily lives & bring smiles to our faces every day.
Credentials
State registration
BIN0012826646561
Breeding since
2022
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