More Westie History

Among the breeders noted in my previous post on the history of West Highland white terriers was Dr. Flaxman, who bred white Scottish terriers. C. H. Lane had an article titled “White Scottish Terriers” published in Animal Life around the turn of the century which contained commentary on this “variety” by Dr. Flaxman. Below are the images, submitted by Dr. Flaxman, that accompany the piece. The full article may be read here.

Pro tip: Never name your dog Nipper.
Note the ears which straighten as the pups mature.
Adorable expression but he looks like a head transplant patient

Source for all images: Animal life and the world of nature: a magazine of natural history throughout the world, Volume I, July 1902 – June 1903

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