Queen City Terriers
- Gastonia, NC ·
- Meetup available in Roanoke, VA
Meet the breeder
I'm Dennis G., the breeder behind Queen City Terriers located in Gastonia, NC. Welcome to QCT, where we pride ourselves on breeding exquisite West Highland White Terriers. With a passion for excellence and a commitment to breed standards, we strive to produce Westies of exceptional quality, temperament, and health.
Q. & A. with Dennis
Why did you start breeding?
We started with English Bull Terries. The excitement in people's eyes was heart warming. We then got introduced to Westies, and have never looked back. All they are missing is being able to talk. We know Westies is the right fit for almost any family.What makes your program special?
We dont breed for the financial part of it. Thats just a bonus. We truly love the connection this breed brings with other people and we love putting that connection together. We have made long term friends with those families and still keep in touch. So we have references.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.
Getting a puppy from Dennis
Dennis 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, Dennis partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Simple. Let us know the specifics on what you are looking for. Ex. Calmest puppy, curious puppy, adventurous, shy, outgoing, rowdy, etc. Most Westies have the same traits but will have unique personalities. We base it off of that. ”
Price
“$1,500 includes limited registration. Vet examination and initial vaccinations. $2,000 includes full registration, Vet examination, Initial Vaccinations, health guarantee. A deposit confirms a puppy from the present litter. It guarantees your interest in a puppy and secures a puppy. That puppy will no longer be advertised and is considered sold. If you change your mind, the deposit is nonrefundable. Please make sure you are committed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dennis 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 Dennis 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 Dennis 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
- Daily handling
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 Dennis.
Breeder's location
Meet in Gastonia, NC
331 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
326 miles away
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Meet in Roanoke, VA
181 miles away
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More about Dennis
Dennis has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Dennis was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Dennis is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Queen City 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
Charlotte, mom
West Highland White Terrier
About Charlotte
Charlotte is a female West Highland White Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dennis decided to make her part of their program. Dennis 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.
Georgie, dad
West Highland White Terrier
About Georgie
Georgie is a male West Highland White Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dennis decided to make him part of their program. Dennis 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
Great level
Queen City 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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.
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.
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).
