I'm Nichole M., the breeder behind McGuire’s High Country Terriers located in Jefferson, NC. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!
Q. & A. with Nichole
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Scottish Terrier puppies include wheaten and black. West Highland White Terrier puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Cranberry (Light Pink Collar)
Went home
Female
Wheaten Girl 6 (Brown Collar)
Went home
Female
Black Girl 7 (Burgundy Collar)
Went home
Female
Black Girl 5 (White Collar)
Went home
Female
Wheaten Girl 3 (Black Collar)
Went home
Female
Black Girl 1 (Dark Pink Collar)
Went home
Female
Ivy (Light Green)
Reserved
Female
Star (Yellow)
Reserved
Female
Frost (Dark Blue)
Reserved
Male
Snowflake (Light Blue)
Reserved
Female
Holly (Pink)
Reserved
Female
Frazier (Dark Green)
Reserved
Male
Berry (Red)
Reserved
Male
Clara (Pink)
Reserved
Female
Sugarplum (Light Blue)
Reserved
Female
Light Pink
Went home
Female
Purple
Went home
Female
Dark Pink Girl
Went home
Female
Blue Boy
Went home
Male
Green Boy
Went home
Male
Black
Went home
Female
Chartreuse
Went home
Male
Red
Went home
Female
Grey
Went home
Female
Yellow
Went home
Female
Light Blue
Went home
Male
Orange
Went home
Male
Light Green
Went home
Male
Orange
Went home
Male
Red
Went home
Male
Pink
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Green Male
Went home
Male
Red Male
Went home
Male
Pink Female
Went home
Female
Green Male
Went home
Male
Blue Male
Went home
Male
Orange Male
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Nichole
Nichole 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
Connect with Nichole to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Nichole 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 Nichole 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 Nichole directly.
McGuire’s High Country Terriers 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 dogs
All breeds
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Bonnie, mom
Scottish Terrier
About Bonnie
Bonnie is a female Scottish Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nichole decided to make her part of their program. Nichole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Daisy, mom
West Highland White Terrier
About Daisy
Daisy is a female West Highland White Terrier almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nichole decided to make her part of their program. Nichole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Maisie, mom
West Highland White Terrier
About Maisie
Maisie is a female West Highland White Terrier almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nichole decided to make her part of their program. Nichole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Finlay, dad
West Highland White Terrier
About Finlay
Finlay is a male West Highland White Terrier about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nichole decided to make him part of their program. Nichole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Sophie, mom
Scottish Terrier
About Sophie
Sophie is a female Scottish Terrier almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nichole decided to make her part of their program. Nichole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Argyle, dad
Scottish Terrier
About Argyle
Argyle is a male Scottish Terrier about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nichole decided to make him part of their program. Nichole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
McGuire’s High Country Terriers 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Nichole to bring home their puppies.
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Allison L.
Verified owner · June 2025
Nichole was so helpful with information. Our little guy is enjoying his 1st few weeks at his furever home. We will be getting any further pup from her.