Welcome, friends! Come on in and meet the Clear Passion family. We are a small kennel with the goal of improving our breeding program with each litter. Our desire is to produce healthy puppies that are conformationally correct, physically sound and that exemplify the lovable temperament of the breed.
                Our prayer is that each puppy we breed will be as great a joy and blessing to each new owner, as our wonderful dogs have been to us. So sit, stay awhile and enjoy our site.


                True love for WESTIES is the reason for CLEAR PASSION KENNEL's existence. The Westie's extraordinary qualities - wonderful temperament, bubbly personality, active and outgoing nature with that proud and intelligent bearing- inspired this site dedicated to our true and loyal friend. Clear Passion's vision is to let other people experience the same fine qualities of the Westie.
                Admittedly as beginners in the specialized field of breeding, we aim to eventually raise quality specimens of this exceptional breed. Ensuring not only the right physical qualities but the proper social attributes as well, we hope that our Westies may, in the future, excel both in the showring and in your hearts as a lovable family pet.

                You may be interested in a West Highland White Terrier for a variety of reasons ... as a pet, a show dog, an obedience competitor, a working dog, or a combination of these things. Whatever your objective you, the dog's owner, will be responsible for the care and training that will enable your Westie to fulfill its potential.
                A Westie is an all white, compact, sturdy package of frolicsome energy, looking for some fun. His ears stand up naturally. His tail is short by nature's design. As adults, males measure about 11 inches in height with bitches being about 1 inch less. The breed was developed for the hard and dangerous work of destroying vermin. The physical characteristics of the Westie are described fully in the Breed Standard.
                The Westie's coat is double to protect him from the elements and from the teeth and claws of his quarry in the hunt. The outer coat is hard with softer undercoat for insulation. Puppies may have more of the softer undercoat, but with proper hand stripping, the hard coat will emerge. The adult coat sheds lightly, so he must be brushed to remove the dead hair. This coat is a "dry" rather than oily coat so that it does not absorb soil readily or have a marked "doggy"odor.
                A Westie needs very few baths. The hard outer coat is easily kept clean with a brush and occasional dry cleaning. This is done by brushing white powdered chalk or corn starch into the coat. When the powder is brushed out, the soil comes with it. A Westie kept as a pet requires grooming every eight to twelve weeks for a tidy appearance. A weekly or bi-weekly schedule is necessary for the dog appearing in the show ring.
                If you want a cuddly lapdog, a Westie may not be the right breed for you. Many are too independent to be held for long periods. While they like to be in close proximity, most find a corner of the room or near a heater vent to be ideal. However, there are some exceptions and it is independent of the sex of the dog.
                If someone in your household is an avid gardener, you may want to avoid a Westie or any one of the other terrier breeds. They are "earth dogs" and do like to dig. If your heart is otherwise set on the Westie, there are ways to accommodate the family gardener and his enthusiastic Westie "helper." A designated and/or restricted area should be designed into your garden plans.
                If you want a one-man dog, prefer cats to dogs, or aren't home much, you shouldn't get a Westie. Westies are very people-oriented and like being with you whenever possible. While they do not require a huge amount of exercise, they can get bored and look for trouble when they do not get enough attention and human companionship.

               

CHOOSING A WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER

                Before you even start looking at litters of puppies, take time to learn about the breed, attend dog shows, talk with and question Westie owners. They are proud of their dogs and are happy to share their enthusiasm. You want a sound, healthy puppy who will grow up to be a sound, healthy representative of the breed. Careful selection now will save heartache and money later. Remember, you are choosing a companion for the next ten to fifteen years.
               

PICKING A PUPPY

                Once you have found a breeder that you trust it's time to think about a puppy again. Take your time. You might have to wait weeks or even months for the "right" litter to be whelped, and it can be well worth the wait. Be sure that the breeder knows if you want the dog for a particular purpose other than a companion (such as show prospect, a competition obedience dog, and/or working dog), and have the breeder help with the selection of the puppy.