McGuire’s High Country Terriers

Nichole M.

Breeder of Scottish Terriers and West Highland White Terriers

  • Jefferson, NC
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

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.

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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Nichole partners with them to find the best puppy match.

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.

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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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nichole.

Breeder's location

Meet in Jefferson, NC

284 miles away

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More about Nichole

  • Nichole has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Nichole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Nichole’s links

Nichole is a trusted Good Dog breeder

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

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.

  • Mary Beth M.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    We just wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for raising such a wonderful puppy! From the very beginning, Nichole’s communication, care, and dedication were so apparent. Last week, Rory had her first visit with the vet. The vet reported that she is healthy, smart, and curious. Rory’s personality is the sweetest thing about her. We can’t thank you for your transparency, the thorough health checks, and for doing such an amazing job during the puppies' initial weeks. It’s so obvious how much love and socialization goes into your puppies. If anybody is looking for a puppy, I suggest going to Good Dog and review the breed you are looking for and review breeders background.We had the best experience. If you are looking for a Wheaton Scottish Terrier, Scottish terrier, and West highland Terriers. I would highly recommend contacting McGuires High County Terriers, Jefferson, NC

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    Bren K.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Nichole was great through the whole experience! She sent me pictures and video of my baby boy (Spruce) which is Kody now. She was very accommodating with his pick-up date since I had a trip planned months ago. She is very organized and totally dedicated to having the highest standards as a breeder. I would highly recommend her ! She and her family love their dogs and the little ones that become our beloved pets and family! Kody is so sweet, very intelligent, healthy and beautiful. I could not be happier with my experience with Nichole and GoodDog. Thank you! Bren K

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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.

  • Kelli W.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    If you're looking for a Scottish Terrier breeder who truly cares about both her puppies and the families who welcome them home, McGuire's High Country Terriers is exceptional. We recently welcomed our precious pup, Winnie, into our family, and the entire experience with Nichole McGuire was wonderful from start to finish. She was an excellent communicator, keeping us updated every step of the journey with photos and videos that made the wait both easier and more exciting. The pickup process was also simple, smooth, and well organized. We thoroughly appreciated using the GoodDog app, which made paperwork, communication, and payments incredibly easy and stress-free. Most importantly, Winnie arrived healthy, happy, and brimming with the qualities we love in Scottish Terriers– She is confident, intelligent, affectionate, and just mischievous enough to keep us smiling. In short, we adore her! Our family could not be happier with our experience and would gladly purchase another puppy from Nichole in the future. In our opinion, McGuire’s High Country Terriers deserves five stars. Thank you, Nichole, for bringing our sweet Winnie into our lives! 🐾 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🐾

    Cary D.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Nicole was professional from the very beginning of our conversation all the way through the day we met to bring our puppy home. She was knowledgeable, responsive, and clearly cares deeply about her dogs. Murphy is thriving, growing beautifully, and we are completely smitten with his fun, happy energy. We couldn’t be more pleased with our experience and highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a West Highland Terrier. Cary Myrtle Beach, SC

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