Have you ever wondered where tartan wool comes from? well, now you know: meet the "tartan sheep" of Scottland.
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Hold our bags, we are moving to Scotland! More than 350 golden retrievers gathered at Guisachan Estate in Tomich, Scotland, where the first ever litter was born in 1868. Wait did we just read that right!? The first litter of golden retrievers were born in Scotland!?!?!
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Here is a story that is sure to make you squee! Hettie Moo is a 3-year-old Belted Galloway cow who was raised alongside the horses at the Cairngorms Reindeer Centre in Aviemore, Scotland after her mother died while giving birth. Now she has become the newest (and fluffiest) star of the Chariots of Fire pony display team!
-Sally Squeeps
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The West Highland Terrier is a Scottish breed of dog with a recorded history that dates back as early as during the reign of James I of England (VI of Scotland), who reigned between 1567 and 1625.
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Meet Fivla of Finnister and Millhouse Vitamin! These two Shetland Ponies are all dressed up to promote The Year of Natural Scotland.
Apparently they don't wear the sweaters all the time, which is a shame. The jumpers look incredibly cozy.
"The Golden Retriever has its roots in Scotland. In the mid-18th century, wildfowl hunting was very popular among the wealthy. In Scotland, a dog was needed that could retrieve from water and land because the land was covered in ponds and rivers. Early retrievers were crossed with the best of water spaniels, giving rise to the dog known as the Golden Retriever."
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Hi cow! You sure look happy to see us... can you even see us with that long hair?
Life's too short to avoid the SPLORT! Visit Daily Squee for your daily cuteness!
Via Rob.Brob
Did you know that Scottish Deerhounds became known as the royal dog of Scotland? Even Queen Victoria and Sir Walter Scott owned Scottish Deerhounds.
Via Sandro Bisaro
The Bearded Collie has over the years also been known as the "Highland Collie," the "Highland Sheepdog" and the "Hairy Moved Collie."
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The Bearded Collie originated in Britain and is one of the country's oldest breeds. The foundation of the breed was started in 1514 when a Polish sea captain made a trade with local Scottish shepherds.
BRB... Hunting for the Loch Ness Monster.
Cyoot puppehs and funneh goggies: I Has a Hotdog has 'em all!
Our balls are ventilated! Hooray!
