from the mainland. Colonel Malcolm's strain at Poltalloch, for 

 instance, has existed for a long period, and Brogach, whose name 

 figures in so many fashionable pedigrees, was of the breed taken to 

 Portree in 1896 by Mr. James Mackintosh. They were only called 

 "white" by courtesy, the real colour being a cream. For practical 

 purposes this is near enough, the pure colour being obtainable by 

 selection, and capable of being more or less permanently established 

 in the course of a few generations. 



Many of the characteristics of the West Highland White 

 Terrier are similar to those of the Scottish. He is dead game, a 

 glutton for work, and he, too, is exclusive in his attachments, with 

 a dignity of demeanour that is particularly charming. He has not 

 the demonstrative fussiness of some of the terrier family, for which 

 reason he is a welcome member of the household. In his education 

 firmness is needed to overcome a highly strung nervousness, which 

 is only accentuated by correction. Indeed, a severe rating or a 

 thrashing will make him for ever suspicious. Treat him with 

 kindness tempered by a decisiveness that marks you out as his 

 master, and he will be your devoted servant. 



So great has been the demand for these dogs that puppies, 

 even of moderate pretensions, command a high price, and the best 

 are capable of fetching several hundreds. Mr. Viccars' Champion 

 Kiltie was purchased by an American for 400 guineas, and others 



