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Apart from the colour and the shorter, foxy type of face, the West Highland White, another Terrier type, is very similar to the Cairn Terrier (see No. 30 of this series): indeed, it was known as a White Cairn about a hundred years ago. There seems no doubt that the West Highland White owes its origin to the Cairn, the oldest breed known to Scotland, though the forefathers were a sandy red colour and were longer in leg. Like all other Terriers, this dog is very intelligent, game, loyal and an excellent companion.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 31 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
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White Scottish Terriers have been carefully bred by the Malcolm family at Poltalloch for a hundred years or more, and the modern West Highland White Terrier has been evolved from that game and "varminty" old stock. They are very closely related to the Cairn Terrier, differing only in colour and in size, the West Highland being slightly larger. They should have harsh coats about 2ins. long, and be pure white in colour, any other colour being strongly objected to.
Weight: dogs 17 lbs., bitches 16 lbs.
Height at shoulder 9 to 11 ins.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 49 in a series of 50, issued by Players
 Westie 1931 |
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 Westie 1925 |
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A very game and hardy dog Skull not too narrow, slightly domed and gradually tapering to the eyes; slight depression between eyes. Eyebrows heavy eyes set wide apart, medium in size, dark hazel in colour Muzzle powerful, jaws level, nose and roof of mouth black. Ears email, erect, pointed and free from fringe at top. Neck muscular Chest deep. Body compact, back straight. Legs short and muscular Feet round and thickly padded pads and nails black. Shoulder blades comparatively broad. Tail 5 to 6 inches long, carried gaily but not over back. Colour- pure white; any other colour is objectionable.
1937 DOGS - No 48 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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