I have bred a number of english springers and was very involved in the field trials for springers. I have one question:
Despite what her pedigree shows, have you asked the breeder for whatever tests are commonly run for that breed? If you don't know what they are, ask your vet. For example: any reputable springer breeder should always have both parents tested for hip ratings and eye folds. Anything less than at least a good hip rating would not be a good idea to breed and they can come out of a champion litter, it's just a problem in this breed, same with Shepards. Dalmations have a common problem with deafness. Almost every breed has some problem that should be tested for because of the constant breeding going on between dogs that AREN'T tested. Any good breeder should be able to show you the results. By the way, you really should have your dog tested for whatever westies should be tested for before you breed this time, it might be too late for this breeding. Ask your vet.
The stud dog I worked with regularly is a champion and the owner would absolutely never breed to anyone that had not passed their tests to make sure that any faults would not be passed down. I had an excellent little hunter, she had a fantastic nose and ran like lightening but we ended up not being able to breed her because she turned up gunshy. My male is beautiful and also talented but he couldn't be bred because he had a genetic problem with his soft pallet, when he got too hot or extremely agitated he would start breathing difficulties, sounded almost like he was snoring. My husband found out later that his mother had it, she should never have been bred. He also turned out to have only a fair flush.
But the stud dog I worked with gave me a wonderful little girl that turned out to be the wieghted High Point Springer Field puppy in the country for 2007 so I am encouraged she will throw some great pups! Love to hear more.

I have had her check regularly once a year when I take her in to get her shots, and she does not have any skin diseases or problems with hips. The only fault I can see and the judge saw was that her hair was too soft on top. The stud I was going to breed her with had the more course hair. But it didn't happen this time, both of them hung out together and that was about it, so I will have to wait until she comes in heat again. Both dogs has been checked with the vet as far as feeling them no xrays where done. Westies are more prone to skin dieases than any other thing and neither one has any type of skin problems. Thanks for the advice.

Cindy

I have never bred a dog and I doubt I ever will. But, my opinion is not what you asked for. Here is a link that you might consider looking at: http://www.learntobreed.com/

Did you get your Westie from a reputable show breeder, or at a pet shop? If you did not get her from a real breeder you won't get any "show puppies" out of her. It doesn't matter that some distant bloodline had a show winner. There is much more involved than just putting two dogs together and crossing your fingers. A show breeder would not have sold you a breeder quality dog without a contract and they would mentor you through the process of showing and breeding QUALITY dogs. As mentioned already, you should contact a reputable and knowledgeable Westie breeder before you attempt to mate her. There are health issues and testing for such to consider. If you are really serious about getting into showing you need to have someone who knows what they are doing show you the ropes. It is a cut-throat business, very time consuming, very judgmental, VERY EXPENSIVE and "back-yard breeders", such as yourself, are frowned upon. Conscientious breeders spend decades perfecting their breed, eliminating problems, screening potential new owners and INSISTING that dogs that are not show quality are SPAYED and NEUTERED. So, I am suspecting that your dog did not come from a reputable breeder. This does not mean she is not a wonderful pet...just that she shouldn't be bred. If you want a show dog you will have to buy one and only a real breeder will have any. You can't just "make one" by mating yours, it doesn't work that way. Also if you have never bred dogs now is not the time to start... SPAY your pet. There are enough dogs out there already that start with people, like you, who want to "make puppies", without knowing what they are doing...don't add to the overpopulation. Raising puppies is a real commitment in itself and it doesn't sound like you are ready or experienced to do so. Talk to a breeder that knows...they will help you find a nice show dog, if that is what you want, and you can go from there. Don't do it alone and don't do it with an inferior dog. You will be very disappointed if you do... If she isn't show quality her pups won't be either. Talk to a real show breeder.