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

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At the moment, the West Highland White Terrier breed is considered one of the most attractive and rapidly gaining popularity in the world.

#1 West Highland, – speaks about the geography of origin of the breed, – the western part of the highlands of Scotland and the white color of the breed.

#2 The first evidence of the breed of small white wire-haired dogs dates back to the first half of the 13th century.

#3 In the Annals of Doublestable, it is mentioned that King John Lackland of England presented six puppies of white earthen dogs to the French king Philippe Auguste as a sign of reconciliation in the Anglo-French War of 1199 – 1200.

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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