Paisley Terrier
Clydesdale Terrier
The Paisley Terrier is an extinct breed of dog that originated in Scotland. It has been described both as a descendant and as a variety of the Skye Terrier. It is not clear if these dogs were naturally born in Skye Terrier litters or if crossbreeding occurred. At the time most terriers were still being developed as specific breeds. The Skye Terrier itself was one of the Scotch Terriers and was lumped together with the Cairn, Scottish, and West Highland White Terriers we know today.
Unlike its cousins who were working terriers, the Paisley Terrier was bred almost exclusively as a show dog and companion. It is considered the primary ancestor of the Yorkshire Terrier and was used in the development of the Australian Terrier and Australian Silky Terrier.
By the early 1900s the Paisley Terrier had all but vanished, overtaken by the Yorkshire Terrier. It would be completely extinct by the end of of the 1930s.
Unlike its cousins who were working terriers, the Paisley Terrier was bred almost exclusively as a show dog and companion. It is considered the primary ancestor of the Yorkshire Terrier and was used in the development of the Australian Terrier and Australian Silky Terrier.
By the early 1900s the Paisley Terrier had all but vanished, overtaken by the Yorkshire Terrier. It would be completely extinct by the end of of the 1930s.
Paisley Terrier Facts
- small terrier
- upright ears, well feathered
- long, silky coat
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