Westies of the Valley
Townsville, QLD
Newborn litter
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…
Newborn & Planned Litters
Vet Approved Criteria
Member since Feb 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
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 quality…
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 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 Highland…
Additional Tests
Westies of the Valley 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 Willebrand’s 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
Westies of the Valley will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Westies of the Valley supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
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
A$3,500
