West Winds American Pit Bull Terriers

Back in the Ring: West Winds APBTs Makes a Triumphant Return

West Winds APBTs is a small, family-run kennel located in Tenino, Washington. We've been passionately breeding and showing American Pit Bull Terriers for over 30 years. After taking an eight-year hiatus to focus on our children’s athletic endeavors, we returned to the ring in 2023.

Upon our return, we were incredibly fortunate to acquire Mia from Bartin Kennels. This past year has been a whirlwind of activity as we campaigned for Mia in both conformation and a variety of performance events. Her accomplishments speak for themselves: she briefly appeared in the 2024 UKC Top Ten, earned a Best in Multi-Breed Show (BIMBS), received an Award of Merit at the 2024 National Specialty, and proudly brought home seven Total Dog awards. By the end of the year, Mia had added eleven new titles to her name.

Mia is now taking a well-deserved break from the show ring as she prepares for an exciting new chapter of motherhood! We’re thrilled to announce her upcoming breeding. Be sure to visit our Breedings page for updates and to learn more about Mia’s puppies.

Our youngest daughter, Natalia, has recently taken an active interest in showing and proudly welcomed her puppy from Bartin Kennels. With dedication and enthusiasm, she traveled to Michigan for the 2025 Premier National Specialty, where she made quite an entrance.

Under Senior Judge Sue Phillips, Natalia and her 10-month-old puppy Monroe earned the prestigious Best in Specialty Show title, along with her very first Total Dog award. We couldn’t be prouder of her accomplishments and look forward to watching this promising team grow together in and out of the ring.