Wall Art, Prints & Gifts For Dog Lovers
Wall Art, Prints & Gifts For Dog Lovers
Gentle, dignified and friendly – here comes the Scottish Deerhound. History of the Scottish Deerhound This breed of sighthound can be traced back to before the 16th century. The dogs went by a variety of names, including Highland Deerhound, Scotch Greyhound…
Clever, energetic and athletic – here comes the Shetland Sheepdog! History The Shetland Sheepdog was originally a guard dog for farmers on the Shetland Islands off the northwest coast of Scotland. The dog kept birds and sheep away from the…
Agile, alert and active – here comes the Smooth Collie! History The Smooth Collie breed and its close relative the Rough Collie have a long history of herding sheep in Scotland. This shepherd’s dog originated in the highlands of Scotland.…
Independent, playful and a little bit feisty – here comes the Scottish Terrier! History Originally bred to hunt foxes and badgers, the Scottish Terrier or “Scottie” is a very old breed. Written records of dogs matching Scotties’ description go back…
Loyal, smart and sensitive – here comes the Rough Collie! History Collies were bred in the Highland regions of Scotland. They were used mainly as herding dogs. They are one of 18 breeds that originated in Scotland. After Queen Victoria…
Good-natured, bouncy and intelligent – here comes the Bearded Collie! History of the Bearded Collie Bearded Collies are working dogs, used to herd both sheep and cattle, often in harsh conditions. Legend tells of a Polish Lowland Sheepdog, which was…
Affectionate, gentle and a little bit slobbery – here comes the Bloodhound! History of the Bloodhound There is some debate about the origin of the bloodhound. Records show that the Bloodhound originally came from France and Belgium, while others show…
Alert, adorable and affectionate – here comes the Border Terrier! History of the Border Terrier This breed originates from the area along the border of Scotland and England. Originally they were known as the Redesdale Terrier or Coquetdale Terrier. From…
Small, sturdy and sweet – it’s the super cute Cairn Terrier! History of the Cairn Terrier Cairn Terriers were originally bred to hunt vermin in and around cairns (man-made rock pile markers or burial grounds) on the Isle of Skye…
Calm, independent and loving – here comes the Dandie Dinmont Terrier! History of the Dandie The native terrier that would become known as the Dandie Dinmont was developed in the border country between England and Scotland. They are one of…