14 dog breeds you didn’t know come from Scotland including Golden Retriever

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Us Scots love our dugs, but there are many breeds of dog that you may not realise actually first originated in the rolling purple hills of Scotland before becoming popular in the rest of the UK and beyond. While we're all familiar with a Westie and Scottie Dog, there are plenty more timeless dog breeds that come from Scotland. ‌

And CPC Cares have rounded up some of the surprisingly Scottish breeds of dog , most of which you are unlikely to know were originally bred on our soil. It's clear from looking at this list that dog lovers have many reasons to be grateful for Scotland's contribution to the variety of domestic dogs that we love to bring into our families. ‌

Whether you're in the market for a new dog and you're after a breed that shares your Scots roots, or if