All dogs have health issues, including mixed breeds. Our goal at the WFA is to improve the life and health of Westies in particular through research. If you would like an up-to-date overview
of the overall state of research on Westie health, go to
Most important, YOU CAN HELP! There are many ways that you can contribute to this work. You can donate, but you can also actively assist this work in important ways:
For those wishing to learn more about a particular health issue, this website also includes documentation of research since the founding of the WFA, organized by subject:
You may make a donation for whatever reason you choose: to further our work towards Westie health, as a memorial for the passing of a beloved Westie, a litter, a championship,
obedience or agility title for someone's Westie, etc.
