Birch Bark Westies
- West Suffield, CT
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Jim M., the breeder behind Birch Bark Westies located in West Suffield, CT. My Westies are AKC Champions and Grand Champions, all DNA tested fro Crania Mandibular Osteopathy (CMO) and hips and patellas, I have been breeding champion Westies for 35 years.I sit on the Board of the West Highland White Terrier Club of America and have sat and chaired committees for the betterment of the breed. My Westies and puppies live in the home as family.
Q. & A. with Jim
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up in a family that showed dogsWhat makes your program special?
I am a preservation breeder of AKC Champion Westies. I breed infrequently and only use healty clear skin Westies that meet the standardWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jim
Jim has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"Price includes 2 veterinary wellness shots, 2 sets of vaccinations, Micro chip, worming, teperament testing, lifetime support, puppy gift bag."
Contract & health guarantee
Jim may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Jim offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Jim directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jim.
Breeder's location
Meet in West Suffield, CT
3746 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
3747 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Jim can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Jim
Club memberships
Jim is a member of none and West Highland White Terrier Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Jim has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Jim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Jim’s links
Jim is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Birch Bark Westies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Great level
Birch Bark Westies reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for West Highland White Terriers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
