Westie stud dogs with skin and health history
The Westie is a tough little Scottish terrier in a bright white coat. Unfortunately, itchy skin is so common in the breed that many owners think it is normal. It is not, and careful sire selection helps. So VerifiedStuds shows each stud's health tests, skin history and fee.
$400 to $1,200+
typical fee, while champion sires cost more
4 health tests
on the Westie club list
Natural, chilled, frozen
breeding methods
Westie profiles are opening now. In the meantime, owners of tested males with healthy skin can claim a free Founding Stud spot.
Founding Stud spot open
Be upfront about his skin, then add his patella, hip, eye and CMO results.
Claim this spotFounding Stud spot open
Founding Studs pay 0% commission on their first booking, and listing is also free.
Claim this spotFounding Stud spot open
Short on time? Then send us the documents, and we will build the listing for you.
Claim this spotWest Highland White Terrier stud fees usually run from $400 to $1,200. A health-tested male without titles often charges $400 to $900. However, AKC champions and proven sires from show lines commonly ask $1,200 to $2,000.
These are market estimates, since fees are private. A stud with clear skin at five or six years old is worth more than a young one, because allergies often appear by age three. Our stud fee guide explains fee terms.
$400 to $1,200+
Overall range: $400 to $2,000
Health-tested, untitled male: $400 to $900
Champion or proven show-line sire: $1,200 to $2,000
The West Highland White Terrier Club of America sets four tests, which the AKC lists on its Terrier Group health testing page. Owners upload these results for the Verified Health badge:
Test
What we accept
Patellas
Veterinary patellar luxation exam, registered with OFA
Hips
OFA hip evaluation, which also screens for Legg-Calve-Perthes
Eyes
Exam by a board-certified ophthalmologist (ACVO)
CMO
Craniomandibular Osteopathy DNA test
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
CMO, sometimes called lion jaw, causes painful swelling of the jaw in puppies, and a DNA test finds carriers. Skin allergy, however, has no test. Therefore, ask whether the stud, his parents or his puppies need regular treatment for itching. A lung disease known as Westie lung also appears in older dogs. Registered results are on the OFA website.
Our health testing guides explain patella, hip and eye exams.
First, look at his skin and coat. Part the hair on his belly, armpits and feet, or ask for close photos. The skin should be pale and clean, not red, dark or greasy. In addition, a correct coat is hard and straight, about two inches long, with a soft undercoat.
Next, check size and shape. Males should stand about 11 inches at the shoulder and weigh 15 to 20 pounds. The body is compact, with a level back and a carrot-shaped tail carried upright. So avoid long, low or fine-boned dogs.
Finally, expect terrier spirit. A Westie should be bold, cheerful and self-assured, yet friendly. Also ask his age, since an older stud with clear skin and sound lungs has already proved a great deal.
The AKC describes the West Highland White Terrier as loyal, happy and entertaining. The breed comes from the west of Scotland, where it hunted foxes, badgers and rats among the rocks. White dogs were favored because they were easy to tell apart from the quarry.
Westies are sturdy, clever and independent. They fit well into city or country life. Because skin disease affects so many of them, a healthy sire makes a real difference to buyers.
Westies breed naturally as a rule. Still, chilled semen lets you reach a sire with proven healthy skin, even in another state. Frozen semen is offered by some show kennels too. Each profile lists the methods the owner offers.
Read the dog artificial insemination guide for the basics. Then see how VerifiedStuds works.
1
First, shortlist studs and message owners through the site to agree on dates and terms.
2
Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
3
After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
4
Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
Own a Westie stud? List Your Stud free. The first 100 studs pay no commission on their first booking.
Also compare Cavalier King Charles studs, Havanese studs, Miniature Schnauzer studs and Papillon studs, or see every breed on our stud dogs by breed page. Planning his workload? Then read our guide to the signs of overuse. Owners of every breed can list here.
How much is a Westie stud fee?
Most owners charge $400 to $1,200. However, champions and proven show-line sires can ask up to $2,000.
What health tests should a Westie stud have?
The parent club list covers patellas, hips, eyes and the CMO DNA test. We also require a negative brucellosis test.
Can skin allergies in Westies be tested for?
No DNA test exists yet. Therefore, the best guide is the skin history of the stud, his relatives and his puppies.
What is CMO or lion jaw?
Craniomandibular osteopathy is an inherited bone disease that swells the jaw of growing puppies. A DNA test identifies carriers.
Can other terrier breeds be listed?
Yes. Every breed is welcome on VerifiedStuds.
How do I list my Westie at stud?
Create a free account, upload his health results and photos, and set your fee. Or ask our team to build the listing.
List him free while the 100 Founding Stud spots are open, or review typical fees first.