From: diana@dogstuffagain.fslife.co.uk   
      
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   > Hi Celeste,   
   >   
   > Thanks. Up until now I've always rescued dogs from the shelter. As of   
   > now, we've adopted three cats from various ones. I moved to the States   
   > a couple of years ago from the UK and a Westie is a little bit of a   
   > reminder of home! The shelters were my first port of call - but,   
   > selfishly, I know, there were no westies. I'm trying to discern good   
   > breeders from the not so good - and the Internet is a useful tool for   
   > at least locating potential breeders. Also, I'd been thinking of flying   
   > out to where ever I need to go to collect the pup... at least then I   
   > could meet with the breeder, etc.   
   >   
   > Thanks,   
   > Reenie   
      
   Have you tried local dog clubs? (whether it's agility, show clubs, obedience   
   etc).   
   I researched my dog's breeder (weimaraner) by joining a forum, which worked   
   well for us.   
      
   Good luck :)   
      
   Diana & Cindy   
      
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