Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanScottish Terrier at a glance
- Origin
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1700 to 1882 (likely)
- Family
- Terrier
- Type
- Terrier
- Size
- Small
- Life span
- 11 to 13 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 73
- DNA clade
- Terrier (Parker 2017)
The name. For Scotland; terrier from Old French chien terrier, "earth dog".
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesFamily and relatives
Descends from
Sister breeds
Same family: Terrier
Airedale Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Close by DNADachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyClosest relatives by shared DNA
- West Highland White Terrier134.6 Mb
- Cairn Terrier87.0 Mb
- Norwich Terrier46.6 Mb
- Norfolk Terrier25.6 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · CroatiaPlace in time
The Scottish Terrier appears 1700 to 1882 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Scottish Terrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
