![]() I do not show myself although I do produce puppies with show potential. I have concentrated on health and temperament issues, but I have also strived to follow the conformation standard of AKC for the Westie breed. I have devoted the last twenty-five years to improving my bloodlines. I decided I wanted to make these terrific little terrier dogs available to the general population. ![]() These little guys and girls would fit perfectly into a family with or without children or pets. Westies are for the active or the couch-potato, for apartment dwelling or country living. I felt in my heart of hearts this was the ideal dog for most of the human race, except for the persons not willing to train and discipline. This was the beginning of Autumn Acres later to become Arrowhead Acres. She was loving, affectionate and brave of heart, full of kisses and adoration. Sprite’s small size and non-shedding coat made her the ideal dog. When traveling with horses, boats and ATVs, her confidence and intelligence allowed her to keep up with our standard poodle and sheltie. This little female, we named Sprite, was content to be in our laps or just in our presence during our quiet evenings at home. In 1992 the love of our lives was picked from a litter of eight little “polar bear like” puppies. In the first few weeks of ownership we were all hooked because we were amazed at this smart little dog with such a big dog attitude. We were lovers of larger, intelligent, athletic breeds, due to my two daughters love of horses, dogs and outdoor activities. It was a wonderful chance of fate! Although I owned my own grooming shop and was grooming several Westies, we knew little about the breed except for the breed name and group. You think I’m far too wonderful to criticize or judge
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