I first started talking to Cindy at Arrowhead Acres towards the end of December when our 13 year old dog's health was greatly failing. I had decided that I wanted to have a smaller dog (Rembrandt had weighed 108 lbs.) and after much debate had decided on a West Highland White Terrier as the breed that I wanted. I took Cindy's profile and then spoke to her again about what I was able to give to a new dog and
what I expected from a new dog. After reaching agreement that a Westie would be a good fit for my husband and I we then discussed how soon we wanted to get a puppy and whether we would want a limited or unlimited contract, and what sex we wanted.
Due to a vacation that had been planned since last year, we knew that we did not want to get a puppy before the 9th of May due to being out of town and not wanting to have started training and then have to have someone else take care of him while we were gone. So the wait for a litter of puppies to be born in the correct time frame began. Meanwhile I continued to correspond with Cindy regarding shipping a
puppy and about a million other questions that I came up with about the breed.
On March 3rd Duncan was born to a litter from Cottonball and Maverick. He was the first born, first male (of 2 males and 3 females). Now time really started for the count down as to when Duncan would be arriving home to us. During this time I decided that we wanted and unlimited contract due to possibly having him stud for a time. I also decided that I wanted him micro chipped before he was shipped as a just
in case. Cindy was more than willing to handle that for me and sent me the paperwork so that I could fill in the necessary information.
On May 12th Duncan saw our Veterinarian for the first time and I was assured that he is in sound condition and that he had never seen a Westie that is so well put together (all the good traits and markings). Our Vet has taken Cindy's information so that any of his clients that are interested in getting a Westie can be referred to Cindy. As we found out, it is now always a good idea to get a purebred puppy
from a local breeder, that some of the best breeders may be in other states as was the case for us.
If anyone would like to discuss our experience with Cindy and Duncan they can reach us at pschalk@verizon.net. Like our Vet, we recommend Arrowhead Acres to anyone looking for a West Highland White Terrier puppy. They care deeply about all of their dogs and the puppies produced by their dogs.
Sincerely,
Pamela Schalk
Tarpon Springs, Florida
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