Sand Dollar Westies of Delaware

Mary Anne S.

Certified Breeder of West Highland White Terriers

  • Newark, DE
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Meet the breeder

I'm 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 Champions in conformation! Our babies have excellent temperaments, health, and attitudes. We breed to improve the standard. All are AKC/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.

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 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

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $3,500 - $5,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“It is very expensive to show our dogs. Since our breeding pair are Champions, and our two females are now Grand Champions, we take that into consideration in pricing puppies. All are CHIC certified. 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

  • Meet in Newark, DE

  • Meet at New Castle Airport, Newark, Delaware airport

  • Meet at BWI airport

  • Meet at PHL airport


Puppy transport options

Mary Anne offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.

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 4 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported 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).

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