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 have made half that sum. Time being young, so far as attempting to breed in conformity with a certain standard is concerned, we must not be surprised to see still some divergences in type, one judge preferring one kind and another another. One thing is positive—-the dog must not be bred on the lines of a Scottish Terrier, although when he was first introduced the idea was prevalent that he was but a white edition of the older dog. The West Highlander is smaller, somewhat shorter in the back, and with legs a trifle longer. He is altogether more active. In the head, too, differences may be detected. This is broader in skull, and has a more clearly defined stop beneath the eyes, and the muzzle is not so long and powerful. His coat should be longer than that of Scottie—-about two and a half inches long to be exact—-and it must be hard and wiry without any suspicion of curliness or waving. The shaggy hair on the face prevents earth and sand getting into the eyes when he is busy underground in his efforts to dislodge fox or badger. A profusion of soft undercoat has wet-resisting value. Finally, a good terrier must move with plenty of liberty.