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THE SCOTTISH BREED DOG EXHIBIT RETURNS TO THE LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES
FOR 2023!
Become a sponsor of the Ligonier Highland Games and help us continue the tradition of preserving and promoting Scottish arts and heritage. Your donation will be recognized on our website and in the souvenir program book. Other benefits can include V.I.P. seating, hotel accommodation and becoming an honorary chieftain. Click link above to find out more.
SCOTTISH BREED DOG EXHIBIT
IN PAVILION E 2
COME AND SEE OUR FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS - THE OTHER SCOTS, IN PAVILIONS E2 FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VARIOUS SCOTTISH BREEDS.
FEATURED BREED: COLLIE
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes 14 dog breeds that we know originated in Scotland. The Scots love their dogs as both companions and working partners in herding, hunting, and farming.
Visit the Scottish Dog Exhibit to reunite with old friends, like the Scottie, and meet new friends among the rarer breeds.
This year we want to highlight the Collie. Many of us grew up watching “Lassie” on TV, but even if you’ve never seen the show you’ll recognize the Rough Collie. Originally bred to herd sheep, this beautiful breed was a favorite of Queen Victoria. You may not be aware that there’s a sleek, short-hair version called the Smooth Collie. Coat colors in both varieties are sable and white (like Lassie), tricolor, blue merle, or white. And both Collies are bright, loyal, and make wonderful family dogs.
Watch for the Collies in today’s parade and visit them and the other Scottish breeds at the Scottish Dog Breed Exhibit.
Visit the Scottish Dog Exhibit to reunite with old friends, like the Scottie, and meet new friends among the rarer breeds.
This year we want to highlight the Collie. Many of us grew up watching “Lassie” on TV, but even if you’ve never seen the show you’ll recognize the Rough Collie. Originally bred to herd sheep, this beautiful breed was a favorite of Queen Victoria. You may not be aware that there’s a sleek, short-hair version called the Smooth Collie. Coat colors in both varieties are sable and white (like Lassie), tricolor, blue merle, or white. And both Collies are bright, loyal, and make wonderful family dogs.
Watch for the Collies in today’s parade and visit them and the other Scottish breeds at the Scottish Dog Breed Exhibit.
2019 FEATURED BREED: SKYE TERRIER
THE SKYE TERRIER
Long, low, and level, this unique earthdog is among the AKC’s most distinctive-looking breeds. Skyes stand 9 or 10 inches high and feature a long, flat-lying coat and peekaboo hairdo. They’re known for big, feathery ears that stand up like bat wings, but Skyes can also have “drop ears,” which lie flat against the large, long head. Beneath the profuse coat are short, muscular legs and a deep chest. When seen in profile, these elegant but substantial terriers are twice as long as they are high.
You can see the actual Skye Terriers featured in the YouTube videos above at our Games this year. They are the little four legged friends of some of our staff at the Scottish Breed Dog exhibit, so stop in and see them on Saturday.
Long, low, and level, this unique earthdog is among the AKC’s most distinctive-looking breeds. Skyes stand 9 or 10 inches high and feature a long, flat-lying coat and peekaboo hairdo. They’re known for big, feathery ears that stand up like bat wings, but Skyes can also have “drop ears,” which lie flat against the large, long head. Beneath the profuse coat are short, muscular legs and a deep chest. When seen in profile, these elegant but substantial terriers are twice as long as they are high.
You can see the actual Skye Terriers featured in the YouTube videos above at our Games this year. They are the little four legged friends of some of our staff at the Scottish Breed Dog exhibit, so stop in and see them on Saturday.
2018 FEATURED BREED: CAIRN TERRIER
2018 was the year of the Cairn Terrier. A “cairn” is a mound of rough stones built as a monument or landmark, and cairns are common in the Scottish countryside. This cheerful, busy little terrier was bred to root out and kill vermin nesting in cairns and other lairs. Today’s Cairns make wonderful, affectionate pets and enjoy fast-paced sports like agility and earth dog. A British breed club promotes Cairns as “the best little pal in the world,” and we agree. Just ask Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz: Toto was a Cairn Terrier!
2017 Featured Breed Golden Retriever
2017 was the year of the Golden Retriever. The Golden is one of the most popular dogs in this country, so people are often surprised to learn that this all-American breed originated in the Scotland Highlands in the late 1800s. Lord Tweedmouth wanted to create a hunting dog suited to the Highland climate, terrain, and available game. He succeeded in creating a fine hunter, but would be proud to know that today his breed also excels as a guide dog, search-and-rescue dog, and top competitor in agility, obedience, and other sports. While Goldens are good at whatever they do, where they really shine is as happy, loving – and sometimes endearingly silly – companions to their people.
THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER by AKC DOG BREED SERIES
Fore more information on Scottish Breeds, click below to access the American Kennel Club website:
THE SCOTTISH DEERHOUND by the AKC DOG BREED SERIES
THE SCOTTISH TERRIER by the AKC DOG BREED SERIES
THE SHETLAND SHEEPDOG by PETSLAND
