Friendly, affectionate and full of fun – here comes the Welsh Terrier! History The Welshie was originally bred to hunt otters, foxes and badgers. Originating in Wales, there is a record of a Welsh Terrier dating back to 1450. Since…
Small, sturdy and full of fun – here’s the Pembroke Welsh Corgi! History The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a breed of dog with a long and interesting history. An ancient tale tells how corgis were once war horses for fairies. …
Laid back, fun-loving and intelligent – here comes the Cardigan Welsh Corgi! History of the Cardigan Corgi The Cardigan is one of the oldest dog breeds from the British Isles. They are believed to have existed for more than 3000…
Having drawn illustrations of the native dogs of Ireland and Scotland, I’m heading south now to lovely Wales. Native welsh dogs include the following breeds: Cardigan Corgi Pembroke Corgi Welsh Terrier Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Sheepdog Welsh Hound Sealyham Terrier…
Fearless, tenacious and loyal – here comes the Skye Terrier! History One of the most famous dogs to have ever lived, Greyfriars Bobby, was a Skye Terrier. The story of his unwavering loyalty to his human has been recorded in…
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…
