List of dog breeds originating from Scotland
The Kennel Club (KC), the United Kingdom’s official kennel club, recognises over 200 pedigree dog breeds.[1] This list includes dog breeds that are generally considered to have originated in Scotland, some of which are also recognised by other major kennel clubs and organisations such as the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).[2] Breeds are included if reputable sources describe them as originating in Scotland or of Anglo-Scottish origin, extinct breeds and unrecognised local types are also listed where documented.
| Name | Other names used | Recognition | Place of origin (within Scotland) | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearded Collie | Highland Collie
Mountain Collie Hairy Mou'ed Collie Beardie |
KC
FCI |
Borders and Highlands | ||
| Border Collie | KC
FCI |
Anglo-Scottish border | |||
| Border Terrier | KC
FCI |
Anglo-Scottish border | |||
| Cairn Terrier | KC
FCI |
Scottish Highlands (especially Isle of Skye) | |||
| Dandie Dinmont Terrier | Dandie
Hindlee Terrier |
KC
FCI |
Anglo-Scottish border | ||
| Dumfriesshire hound | Glenholm Kennels, Kettleholm, near Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire | Extinct | |||
| Golden Retriever | Flat-coated Retriever
Golden Yellow or Golden Retriever |
KC
FCI |
Guisachan, Scottish Highlands | ||
| Gordon Setter | Black and Tan Setter | KC
FCI |
Gordon Castle, Moray, and Scottish Highlands | ||
| Paisley Terrier | Clydesdale Terrier
Silky |
Paisley and the Clyde Valley (Clydesdale), south-west Scotland | Extinct | ||
| Rough Collie | Collie
Long-Haired Collie |
KC
FCI |
Scottish Highlands | ||
| Scottish Deerhound | Deerhound | KC
FCI |
Scottish Highlands | ||
| Scottish Terrier | Scottie
Aberdeenie |
KC
FCI |
North-east Scotland (notably around Aberdeen) | ||
| Shetland Sheepdog | Sheltie | KC
FCI |
Shetland Islands | ||
| Skye Terrier | Scotch Terrier | KC
FCI |
Isle of Skye | ||
| Smooth Collie | KC
FCI |
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| Sporting Lucas Terrier | None | ||||
| West Highland White Terrier | Westie/Westy
Poltalloch Terrier Roseneath Terrier White Roseneath Terrier |
KC
FCI |
West Highlands (notably Poltalloch and Roseneath, Argyll) |
See also
References
- ^ "Breeds A to Z | The Royal Kennel Club". www.royalkennelclub.com. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ^ Colie, Caroline (2015). Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds.