Looks like a Cairn terrier.

I don't think it's a scottie, I thought they were always black. Found this at Wikipedia about Scottish Terriors:

"The usual coat color ranges from dark gray to jet black. Scotties with 'Wheaten' (straw to nearly white) or 'Brindle' coats sometimes occur, but should not be confused with the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier or West Highland White Terrier."

ginger

Ooh--I forgot about Cairns. I suppose I could put all three in the title (and maybe throw in German Shepherd while I'm at it). :-)

I agree it looks like a Cairn terrier, they are the favorite dog of the current Queen of England, Elizabeth II. By the way,I've owned both Westies and a Wheaten and my Mom once had a Scottie. Look terriers up on Google for pictures, sorry I don't know how to post links or photos.

How cute! Do you routinely just "find things in the barn" or did you know it was there? Is it old? Is it marked? What are the brushes for? (Sorry I'm asking so many questions!!) :-)

I think it might be a Westie, but how could you forget about Cairn's !!

I don't think it's a Westie because we have one and the tail is longer and the fur is longer. Just looks different.
Gosh, when I first looked at this, it looks like the blades of a couple of chain saws going through him.
Lu

Sure looks like a Scottie or a Cairn to me. I don't see any Shepherd in it. Cute piece. Hope it does well at auction.

Oh, Lulie, I think I'll leave that thought out of the eBay listing! LOL

Killinsnakes, is that your Cairn? How adorable! My mother had a Cairn as a child, and told me a lot of stories about "Judy."

Okwriter, I understand that writers are nosy. I'm a prime example! Anyway, over the years we've stashed things in the barn "temporarily." Ha! My DS has dragged out the stuff for me, and we're going through it. The dog was in a box with some playing cards and this collectible, which I was excited to wake up to this morning. I think the items in the box belonged to my MIL. I don't remember seeing them before.

Thanks for your help, everyone!

Susan

It is definitely a Scottie, a Wheaten colored one.
I have a Female Scottie (Wheaten), and there is no mistaking with those ears !!

I can't post a photo of her right now, as I'm not on my computer, but will try to do so later.

Joi

It is a Wheaten Scottie! My scottie (Thistle) is black, but you can always tell those ears. Scotties come in black white/wheaten and brindle.
How much do you want for that? You may not have to go to ebay.

Ellie

for got to say A Westies face would be more rounded...

Me again. Yes, I think it is a Scottie Terrier! I found a picture of one on the dogbreedinfo.com site....from Peru. Looks just like your figurine! Here is a picture from their site:
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And yes, the Cairn Terror (terrier) is mine. She is a little over a year old and inside that cute package is a little energetic devil !!! But so much fun!

Cool! My Scottish ancestors (I have many) will be happy. :-)

Ellie, the only related item I was able to find is this one. It's made by the same company (King, New York) and appears to be made of the same material. Mine is taller, though (8.25" at the tip of the ear).

If you'd like to make me an offer, email me at Editoria@gmail.com. Thanks!

Here's the back:

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Maybe just call it a "terrier" and let the bidders decide what type they want it to be. Great finds. Good luck with your sale.

It's very cute The body shape is definitely a scotty. A lot of times, ceramic makers (and makers of craft items), will take a scotty mold and paint it white, and call it a westie.
I have seen similar ceramics called scotties or westies.

The westies have smaller ears, and more of a rounded face.
Good luck
Lynne (who is owned by 4 westies)

Many years ago when Black and White Scotch Whisky came out with their print ad featuring what looked like black and white Scotties, there was a big rush of people looking to buy a white Scottie, which didn't exist at the time. The white dog on the label is a West Highland Terrier (Westie). My all time favorite breed. They usually have shorter ears and much longer snouts.

Because of the interest in white Scotties, breeders started to create one which is what you see today, though they still are not as common as the the black version.

This story to told to me about 15 years ago by a Scottie and Westie breeder.

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I can't comment on the figurine as it appears to have the ears of a Scottie and the snout of a Westie. But it's cute because it's a terrier and I love terriers. :-)

Jodi-

Jannie...just an FYI...the Queen has Welsh Pembrook Corgi's...10 of them...

I can't wait to see what this brings...what a collectible and to think it was in your BARN!!

Here's a picture of my Scottie, Maggie. She is considered a Wheaten, however, as you can see she is almost white.

Joi
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I would list all the names (Scottie, Westie, Cairn) in your ebay ad so all those collectors look at it. Let the person who buys it decide what it is. It could be any of those. And I have know all those breeds.
Clare

Maybe I've seen too many promos for horror movies but I have to agree with Lulie. I thought the brushes looked like chain saw blades too. Very creepy. I wonder if there is some explanation for matching brushes with terriers?

I can't wait to find out what else you unearth in the barn.

Maggie is so cute!!

Yes, I think I remember those Black & White ads.

Mcmann, if you like old silver you could check out my recent threads in the Antiques and Collectibles forum. I've been busy. :-)

I found out the Scottie belonged to my DH when he was young. That would put it in the 1930's or 40's, depending on how young he was when he used it.

I also discovered that eBay has tons of Scottie collectibles. Oh, well, nothing ventured, nothing gained. :-)