Pleasant Prairie Farms

Lauri W.

Breeder of West Highland White Terriers

  • Spokane, WA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Lauri W., the breeder behind Pleasant Prairie Farms located in Spokane, WA. We are on our 4th generation of Westies and all have such wonderful personalities, such sweet temperaments and great dispositions. They are curious, attentive, intelligent, communicative, interactive and we call them little humans in fur. They are great with our grandchildren and the other animals on our farm. Along with the daily joy they bring, it's these traits that make them so special. They are actual members of the family.

Q. & A. with Lauri

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding Westies because their temperament and disposition are something special worth sharing but so very difficult to find. We'd like others to enjoy the delight we have found in this breed and the joy they bring to our lives.

  • What makes your program special?

    In an effort to keep our lines healthier, provide longer lives, avoid genetic bottlenecks and promote genetic diversity, we have adopted our breeding dogs from all over the US. All parents are DNA tested. We don't have outdoor kennels so puppies are socialized to us, grandkids & other animals from birth. We also participate in the show ring & other AKC events at our local dog club & kennel club.

  • What 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Lauri

Lauri 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.

Lauri partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“We take an enormous amount of time getting to know our puppy purchasers, what their lifestyles are like and what they are looking for in a dog. We live with the puppies and get to know their personalities very well over time because we observe them all day every day. We also do some personality testing, although at 7-8 weeks, personality testing on dogs is not very accurate. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All of our puppies are sold with pre-paid limited AKC registrations to be completed by purchasers at their convenience, are provided vet check, first shots, dewormer and socialization. After the new puppy owner pays a reservation fee, they will be updated every week on their puppy's progress until the puppy's pickup date. Keeping people updated is one of the most fun things of this process. Until pickup, of course! $500 hold fee means we hold your puppy until time of delivery. Balance due at time of delivery which would be no sooner than when puppy is 8 weeks old and no later than 10 weeks old. Once a hold fee is paid, puppies are removed from marketing so hold fees become non-refundable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lauri 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 Lauri 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 Lauri 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Spokane, WA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at GEG

Meet in Seattle, WA

More about Lauri

  • Club memberships

    Lauri is a member of Spokane Kennel Club and Spokane Dog Training Club.

  • Lauri has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Lauri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Lauri’s links

Lauri is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Pleasant Prairie Farms 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Pleasant Prairie Farms 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.

  • DNA Profile

    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 Lauri to bring home their puppies.

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    Corey A.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Laurie was a joy to work with. Many photos/videos as our puppy grew. We got to participate in his life before he joined our family. Lauri answered lots of questions along the way. The puppies were very loved. When the puppy was delivered, he had vet records, food, a blanket from his litter and toys. We felt very ready for the hand-off

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    Daniel Y.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    We had a wonderful experience with Lauri and can’t recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, she was incredibly communicative and thoughtful, regularly sending photos and videos so we could follow our puppy’s progress. It was clear how much care and attention she puts into her dogs, our Westie came to us well socialized, confident, and healthy. The entire process was smooth and stress-free, and we always felt informed and supported. If you’re looking for a responsible, attentive breeder who truly cares about her puppies and the families they go to, Lauri is exceptional.

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    Lucy & Mike P.

    Verified owner · June 2025

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    Having owned 5 Westies and with #5 about to turn 17 we decided it was time to search for #6. Finding a reputable breeder is quite a challenge but someone told us to check out the Good Dog site and that advice led us thankfully to Pleasant Prairie Farms Westies and its owner/breeder Lauri. Lauri’s reputation with Good Dog and AKC is impeccable and we couldn’t be more pleased with our experience. Our timing was right as a 3 pup litter was just born and we reserved the only male “Murphy”. Throughout the 8 week waiting period Lauri sent us pictures and informational updates of his interaction with siblings, parents and learning in general. Murphy is now a part of our family and an absolute joy. He’s smart, knows his name, comfortable with our 17 yr old Westie and 9 yr old Wheaton terrier, very friendly with children and adults plus easy to train. His temperament and mannerisms are a further testament to the hands-on loving care of Lauri. If you’re looking for a great breeder and wonderful experience Pleasant Prairie Farms Westies is the place to go ! Thanks for everything Lauri. Lucy, Mike and Murphy

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    Bobbi D.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Laura responded quickly to my inquiries about a puppy. She shared the health history and DNA testing results of the parents of her litters and helped me select the best puppy for our home, one that would adapt most readily to our older dogs. She also shared photos, updates on the puppy, and tips for care and training. Of all the breeders we have dealt with over the years, we are most impressed with Lauri and her husband. They truly care for their dogs, breed responsibly, and provide excellent love and care and initial training to their puppies. Lauri agreed to meeting us halfway to deliver our puppy, Piper, and sent her home with us with a wonderful assortment of information, training guidelines, toys, and blanket with mom's scent. We couldn't ask for a better puppy or a better purchase experience. GoodDog provided a secure, safe platform for us to find a healthy puppy from a responsible, loving breeder. It also protected us and the breeder during our financial transactions .

    Fabiola C.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Absolutely Wonderful Experience – Highly Recommend Lauri! I had an amazing experience working with Lauri and can’t speak highly enough about her. From the very beginning, she was incredibly sweet, responsive, and knowledgeable. She kept me updated with regular photos and videos of the puppies, which made the wait so much more exciting and reassuring. Lauri answered all of my questions (and I had a lot!) with patience and care. It was clear from every interaction that she truly loves what she does and genuinely cares for her puppies and the Westie breed. When I picked up my puppy, I got to meet Lauri in person, and she was just as kind and warm as she had been throughout our communication. My puppy came to me almost completely potty trained, happy, healthy, and well-socialized—clearly a result of the loving, attentive environment she provides. Even after bringing my puppy home, Lauri has continued to be responsive and helpful with any questions I’ve had. I truly feel like I’ve made a new friend through this experience.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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