Charlie Endell Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 My old dear retires next week, so going to get her a dog for company and to keep her occupied. Anyone know any reputable Westie breeders in Glasgow / Lanarkshire / Renfrewshire (even slightly further afield)? I'm a bit wary as want to avoid 'puppy farm' type places. I'm not even 100% on buying a pedigree when the Dogs Trust and SSPCA homes aren't exactly empty, but she wants a dog from pup stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 My old dear retires next week, so going to get her a dog for company and to keep her occupied. Anyone know any reputable Westie breeders in Glasgow / Lanarkshire / Renfrewshire (even slightly further afield)? I'm a bit wary as want to avoid 'puppy farm' type places. I'm not even 100% on buying a pedigree when the Dogs Trust and SSPCA homes aren't exactly empty, but she wants a dog from pup stage. Get her a ready made unique mongrel from a rescue place. Seriously, do people pay so much consideration over their child's lineage? I'd guess most probably not. I'm speaking as a rescue pup myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 My old dear retires next week, so going to get her a dog for company and to keep her occupied. Anyone know any reputable Westie breeders in Glasgow / Lanarkshire / Renfrewshire (even slightly further afield)? I'm a bit wary as want to avoid 'puppy farm' type places. I'm not even 100% on buying a pedigree when the Dogs Trust and SSPCA homes aren't exactly empty, but she wants a dog from pup stage. Leave it till mid January and pick up an unwanted Christmas puppy from one of the charity homes............ Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Agree with both of you on a rescue dog - I've been donating monthly by DD to the Dogs Trust since 2000 - will see what I can do but it's ultimately the old dear's decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Agree with both of you on a rescue dog - I've been donating monthly by DD to the Dogs Trust since 2000 - will see what I can do but it's ultimately the old dear's decision. I also have a monthly subscription to the dogs trust. Hope your mum get's herself a wee deserving pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenblueeyes Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Dogs Trust quite often have pups to re-home too as strays get brought in and give birth. Worth giving them a call anyway if she's set on getting a puppy. There used to be a good westie breeder in Airdrie that my aunt got her last dog from (we had to go and pick it up as she lived in Edinburgh) but it was probably about 15 years ago so have no idea what they were called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Agree with both of you on a rescue dog - I've been donating monthly by DD to the Dogs Trust since 2000 - will see what I can do but it's ultimately the old dear's decision.In that case let her pay for it! I could go on about this all day, It's a bit like anything you purchase. It looks good, feels great, but you go to a party and some other bitch has the same outfit. Be unique. Invest in a rescue pup and your mum will feel very special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 In that case let her pay for it! I could go on about this all day, It's a bit like anything you purchase. It looks good, feels great, but you go to a party and some other bitch has the same outfit. Be unique. Invest in a rescue pup and your mum will feel very special. Could not agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Could not agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 My old dear retires next week, so going to get her a dog for company and to keep her occupied. Anyone know any reputable Westie breeders in Glasgow / Lanarkshire / Renfrewshire (even slightly further afield)? I'm a bit wary as want to avoid 'puppy farm' type places. I'm not even 100% on buying a pedigree when the Dogs Trust and SSPCA homes aren't exactly empty, but she wants a dog from pup stage. a work colleague has a white one, I'll ask him tomorrow I've heard him saying his is a 'proper' one with all the documentation, family tree etc. I dont think they are cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Oh my good lord. I know more people who check the authenticity of their new watch; puppy; handbag; kitten etc than they do when they shag about and randomly create babies! Seriously folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 We used to have a wee Westie called Kirsty Took it in from a family that could no longer look after her so she was a rescue - but she did have real fancypants lineage from a crufts winner's bloodline i believe Hated the hoover, played dead and if you went down on all fours and shouted "walkies" she would jump on your back and lie down I miss wee kirsty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunchy Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Only ever had 1 pedigree and that was when I was a baby/ toddler. Only just remember it but it was a wee papillon after that it was rescue pups/mongrels. Would defiantly go down the rescue dog route plus If I remember right pedigree dogs on average don't live as long as mongrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Only ever had 1 pedigree and that was when I was a baby/ toddler. Only just remember it but it was a wee papillon after that it was rescue pups/mongrels. Would defiantly go down the rescue dog route plus If I remember right pedigree dogs on average don't live as long as mongrels You do remember right. Mongrels tend to be much more robust. I had a Labrador cross (she'd been rescued from being chucked in the Clyde as a pup) and apart from a skin complaint she rarely troubled the vet in her fourteen years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse Eddie Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Just ensure you get your dog insured, they can cost a fortune if they get an illness or have an accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 My old dear retires next week, so going to get her a dog for company and to keep her occupied. Anyone know any reputable Westie breeders in Glasgow / Lanarkshire / Renfrewshire (even slightly further afield)? I'm a bit wary as want to avoid 'puppy farm' type places. I'm not even 100% on buying a pedigree when the Dogs Trust and SSPCA homes aren't exactly empty, but she wants a dog from pup stage. Never knew that about your auld dear. I wish her well. One of my former burds bought a Husky (sp?) fae one of these places, so if you need any info, let me know (she's aboot the only one who still speaks to me!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres the pies Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 does your mother like beagles ? they love attention great family dogs try beagle welfare .org you can maybe get a dog of them for a donation some of the beagles are from 6 months old to very old folk hand them inn to this charity as they can no longer look after them sure they will have a contact no in Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThistleWhistle Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 We got a greyhound this year and she's amazing. Two twenty minute walks are enough, super loyal and sleep loads. Bit thick though as still goes batshit when next door's cat sits at the patio door for a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Just ensure you get your dog insured, they can cost a fortune if they get an illness or have an accident. In Scotland, treatment and medicines for dogs are free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 In Scotland, treatment and medicines for dogs are free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 In Scotland, treatment and medicines for dogs are free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YORKIE PAM Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I also have a monthly subscription to the dogs trust. Hope your mum get's herself a wee deserving pal. So do I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) I couldn't remember what they were called when I first started donating - I think it was the National Canine Defence League - conjures up images of Bulldogs marching down the road in Union Flag vests! Edited December 23, 2014 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I couldn't remember what they were called when I first started donating - I think it was the National Canine Defence League - conjures up images of Bulldogs marching down the road in Union Flag vests! Cats Protection also dropped the league bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanJon Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Cats Protection also dropped the league bit. When Rangers got put into Division 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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