Scottish Dog Breeds

A dog, or ‘cù’ as a Scotsman would say, is a man’s best friend. Scottish breeders understood this early on, with over a dozen native Scottish dog breeds winning hearts worldwide. Some of the most popular breeds on AKC’s list, the Golden Retriever, and several types of Collies, come from this country.

All the breeds originating in Scotland are working dogs, belonging to either the terrier, hunting dog, or herding dog group. They are like the Scottish terrain with its rugged highlands and rolling lowlands — hard-working, loyal, and affectionate. They all have super-high energy levels that keep them going all day long.

Scottish Dog Breeds

List of Dog Breeds from Scotland

Large Dogs

Small Dogs

There was one more breed native to this land, the Paisley Terrier, but it is now extinct. It was similar to the Sky Terrier in appearance and is a direct ancestor of the Yorkshire Terrier that was later developed in England.

FAQs

What is the rarest dog breed from Scotland?

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Skye Terrier, and Bearded Collie are considered some of the rarest breeds from Scotland.

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