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15+ Historical Facts About West Highland White Terriers You Might Not Know

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#4 The next documentary mention of Scottish White Terriers dates back to the reign of James VI Scottish, who ordered the donation of a dozen puppies of Argyll terriers to the French king as a gift.

#5 There is evidence that during the defeat of the Spanish “Great Armada” in 1588, one of the Spanish ships was wrecked on the rocks of the Scottish Island. When disassembling its wreckage, the locals use a pair of small white dogs that act as hunters for ship rats.

#6 Breeding the breed with the preservation of natural qualities was started around the beginning of the first third of the 19th century.

Mary Allen

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Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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