Sand Dollar Westies of Delaware
- Newark, DE
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Meet the breeder
I'm Mary Anne S., the breeder behind Sand Dollar Westies of Delaware located in Newark, DE. My husband and I breed West Highland White Terriers -our favorite! We're proud members of multiple breed clubs. We own our breeding pair who are both Grand Champions in conformation! Our babies have excellent temperaments, health, and attitudes. We breed to improve the standard. All are CHIC reg.
Q. & A. with Mary Anne
Why did you start breeding?
We bought our female from a long-time breeder in the state of Washington. She lit a spark in us and we started to attend local shows. We joined our then local Westie club, Valley of the Sun West Highland White Terrier Club, and got to know other Westie breeders. Our handler finished our then 13-month-old male in January 2020. Our girl finished her grand championship with Margery Good, May 2021.What makes your program special?
We breed to the standard and have puppies that have great attitudes, health, and temperament. We spend the first three weeks 24/7 with our new litters before we move them out of our bedroom to a puppy play yard in our den. Here they learn independence and social skills from their mom. We handle them multiple times a day and encourage individual playtime with their mom. Litters are always AKC reg.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.
Girl 2
ReservedFemale
Boy 1
ReservedMale
Girl 1
ReservedFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Angus
Went homeMale
Freddy
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Mary Anne
Mary Anne 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.
Mary Anne 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.
“At 7 weeks of age, our puppies are given a tolerance test by two other Westie breeders that haven't met them. Based on those scores, we then match puppies to families based on the family's makeup. ”
Price
“Our current breeding pair are both Grand Champions in the conformation ring. We take that into consideration in pricing puppies. Our female is CHIC certified and stud will be at age 2. He's CMO zero. We do ask for a deposit and do ask that prospective buyers fill out a questionnaire with us over the phone. Our puppies are vet checked, microchipped, and dewormed before going to their new homes.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary Anne 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 Mary Anne 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 Mary Anne 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 in new places
- Daily handling
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mary Anne.
Breeder's location
Meet in Newark, DE
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport
Meet in Philadelphia, PA
More about Mary Anne
Club memberships
Mary Anne is a member of William Penn West Highland White Terrier Club and West Highland White Terrier Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Mary Anne has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Mary Anne was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Mary Anne is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sand Dollar Westies of Delaware 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
Rocky, dad
West Highland White Terrier
About Rocky
Rocky is currently 20 months old and has earned his Championship, Grand Championship, and is working on his Bronze level Grand Championship in the conformation ring.
Annie, mom
West Highland White Terrier
About Annie
Annie is a beautiful girl who earned her Grand Championship in the Conformation ring about a year ago.
Annie, mom
West Highland White Terrier
About Annie
Annie is a female West Highland White Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary Anne decided to make her part of their program. Mary Anne 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.
Cash, dad
West Highland White Terrier
About Cash
Cash is a male West Highland White Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary Anne decided to make him part of their program. Mary Anne 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.
Leia, mom
West Highland White Terrier
About Leia
Leia is a female West Highland White Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary Anne decided to make her part of their program. Mary Anne 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
Good level
Sand Dollar Westies of Delaware 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 (Preliminary)
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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.
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.
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO)
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).
