The crisply coated Scottish Deerhound, 'Royal Dog of Scotland,' is a majestically large coursing hound struck from the ancient Greyhound template. Among the tallest of dog breeds, the Deerhound was bred to stalk the giant wild red deer.
JOUGAL n. “Jougal” was only sparsely recorded in the Dictionaries of the Scots Language (DSL) initially. Defined as “a dog”, it is labelled as a “gipsy” word.
A Skye Terrier now known as Greyfriars Bobby is also probably the most legendary of all Scottish dogs. The story goes that little Bobby was adopted by a night watchman named John Gray in 1850's Edinburgh.
The Shetland Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. The original name was Shetland Collie, but this caused controversy amongst Rough Collie breeders of the time, so the breed's name was formally changed.
At first glance, Scottish Terriers and Schnauzers may seem very similar. However, the two breeds have key differences, including size, appearance, lifespan, guarding behavior, and trainability.
The adorable Dandie Dinmont Terrier is the rarest of the Scottish dog breeds, and one of the very first to be recognized as a separate and distinct breed type in the early 1700's.
If you like small Terriers, then you will love the Mini Scottish Fox Terrier. It is a hybrid mix of the Scottish Terrier and the Mini Fox Terrier. They are both tiny dogs so the Mini Scottish Fox Terrier will not get much bigger than 11 inches tall and should weigh less than 15 pounds.
Madra: For an on-the-nose name, consider Madra, the Scottish-Gaelic word for “dog.”
Fifteen breeds of dog have Scottish origins, including six terrier breeds. Indeed, the relative isolation of many Scottish islands has led to a preponderance of breeds from these places being represented.
The Cù-Sìth is a spectral hound from Scottish folklore that haunts the Scottish Highlands, its name essentially means Fairy Dog. The creature is said to almost be the size of a bull with dark green shaggy fur and a coiled or braided tail – a very intimidating creature to see while roaming the moors of the Highlands!
Greyfriars Bobby is a very famous dog in Scotland. He was a Skye Terrier who became known in the 19th century for (as legend has it) spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner, until his own death on 14 January 1872. Today the story of the beloved Greyfriars Bobby is part and parcel of Edinburgh history.
Bran and Sceólang ("raven" and "survivor”) are the hounds of Fionn mac Cumhaill in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. The dogs are described as being mostly white, with purple haunches, a crimson tail, blue feet, and standing as tall as Fionn's shoulder. Bran is male, while Sceólang is female.
Nodens was the Celtic god of hunting, dogs and, most commonly, healing.
History: Celtic Shepherds would have been bred by the Galician Celts as an all-purpose farm dog. They were used for herding, watching livestock, and hunting. Temperament: They are intelligent, calm, and reserved to strangers.
From Old Norse hundr, from Proto-Germanic *hundaz, from Proto-Indo-European *ḱʷn̥tós, from *ḱwṓ (“dog”).
There are literally hundreds of dog breeds – the American Kennel Club recognizes 197 of them, and since 1991, the Labrador Retriever has been the most registered dog in each annual list of published registrations.
Whiskey is a purebred Vizsla, an aristocratic Hungarian working bird dog known for their affectionate nature, their crazy energy and endurance, and their soft personalities.
They make excellent house pets for those who would delight in their sometimes-quirky personality and be able to provide gentle but firm handling.
[count] chiefly Scotland, informal. : a young girl : lass. when she was just a wee lassie.
slang. maukin, mawkin, maukin are variations of the same term for catr and is Scottish slang.
Like all terriers, Scottish terriers were originally bred to be hunters. But while many dogs their size were created to hunt rats or foxes, Scotties were galavanting over the Highlands in search of badgers. Most Scotties have deep black fur, but you can also find silver, wheaten, red, and brindle Scottish terriers.
Initially one of the highland breeds of terrier that were grouped under the name of Skye Terrier, it is one of five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland, the other four being the modern Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and West Highland White terriers.
Developed to hunt rats, foxes, and badgers on the craggy Scottish Highlands, the Scottish Terrier is a venerable breed. In fact, it is thought to be the oldest of the Highland terriers.