Welcome to The West Acres, where we’re more than breeders - we’re dedicated stewards of the West Highland White Terrier breed’s rich history and promising future. Since we first welcomed Westies into our lives, they’ve filled our lives with more love and joy than we'd ever imagined, and we’d love nothing more than to help you find the perfect Westie to bring into yours. Set on a scenic 220-acre riverside estate in northwest Missouri, The West Acres is more than a place; it’s a home where our puppies grow up happy, healthy, and ready to start their new journeys.
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Westie Dog Breeders
The West Acres has been our family’s home since the spring of 1988, and over that time, we’ve poured our souls into our bloodlines and the lives of our pets, creating a nurturing, ethical environment for our Westies and their puppies.
Our ranch, surrounded by rolling fields, slow rivers, and native grasslands, is an ideal environment for our pets to thrive and their puppies to confidently find their feet. Besides our expanding family, friends, and neighbors, our Westies also grow up alongside a small flock of Dorset-Suffolk sheep, a single horse, and numerous species of wildlife, including whitetail deer, red fox, cottontail rabbit, & bobwhite quail.
This environment guarantees your puppy has the best foundation in all categories by the day you meet them.
The Role of a Westie Breeder
Being a breeder is more than just raising puppies; it’s about ensuring that each puppy gets the best possible start in life. At The West Acres, we carefully select each breeding pair, focusing on health, temperament, appearance, and breed standards.
Our role as breeders includes providing each puppy with the opportunity, love, and environment they need to grow into confident and well-adjusted companions. The natural setting of our ranch fosters calm, confident pups who are well-prepared for all sorts of environments and lifestyles, making them especially suited to become loyal, loving members of their future families.
Our Breeding Standards
We adhere to the highest standards in our breeding practices to ensure the health and well-being of each Westie. From genetic health testing to ongoing wellness checks, we are committed to raising Westies that embody the breed’s best qualities. Our approach ensures that each puppy we place in a new home is healthy, strong, confident, and ready for a lifelong journey with their family.
Ethical Commitment to Our Puppies
At The West Acres, our priority is the well-being of our puppies and our pets, and that begins with ethical breeding practices. . This means prioritizing the health, happiness, and welfare of our Westies above all else. Our breeding philosophy emphasizes responsible practices, the opportunity to prosper, and a loving environment. It’s never easy to see a puppy leave, but it brings us comfort knowing that each one goes to a home where they will be equally loved and cherished.
What Makes Us Unique
Aside from being one of the longest-standing breeders of West Highland White Terriers in the US, what sets The West Acres apart is the environment we provide our pets. Our puppies don’t just grow up here—they thrive in an environment that encourages curiosity, play, and discovery in a natural setting. Living here, they meet all kinds of new friends, from farm animals to the rich Missouri wildlife that shares our land.
Puppy Health & Wellness Focus
We take health seriously, with regular vet visits, vaccination schedules, and a focus on wellness. Before each puppy leaves The West Acres, we ensure they have a clean bill of health, and we provide new owners with information on continuing this care. With our guidance, your Westie will be prepared to transition smoothly into their new life with you.
"Finlay is an absolute blessing! She is smart, loving, tenacious and everything else I love about Westies. A big part of my summer is spent at the lake and she has taken to the water like a fish. I had to buy her a life jacket for the boats as she wants to jump off right along with the humans and big dogs. She is incredibly social. Unlike my last Westie, who was sweet but shy, Finlay is constantly on a mission for new friends. She loves animals, children, men, women, old, young, anyone that will pay attention and offer an ear scratch."
Carin, Minneapolis, MN
What Our New Families Are Saying:
Meet Our Family
The West Acres is a family endeavor, and every member plays a role in caring for our Westies. From daily exercise routines to health checks and socialization activities, we are all involved in raising well-rounded puppies. Our family’s passion for these dogs drives our commitment to each puppy’s health, happiness, and proper development.
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