Photo: William D. Drury · Public domain dog breed · 927 on Animalso
Paisley Terrier: An Extinct Scottish Terrier
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Scotland
The Paisley Terrier, also called the Clydesdale Terrier, was an extinct terrier-type dog from Scotland. It was bred mainly as a pet and showdog version of the Skye Terrier. The breed’s name reflects places where it was bred, and it is considered the progenitor of today’s Yorkshire Terrier.
What the Paisley Terrier was
The Paisley Terrier was a terrier-type dog from Scotland. It is now extinct.
It was bred mainly as a pet and showdog version of the Skye Terrier. You can explore it alongside other dog breeds from Scotland.
Before choosing one
There is no living Paisley Terrier to bring home because the breed is extinct. Its record is therefore historical rather than a guide to selecting a current dog.
What defines the breed
The breed combined a pet role with a showdog role. It was bred as a pet and showdog version of the Skye Terrier and was the progenitor of the Yorkshire Terrier.
Important limits
The Paisley Terrier is extinct, so it is not an available choice for a new owner. The supplied record does not give height, weight, or lifespan figures.
Price
No purchase price applies to an extinct breed. There is no current Paisley Terrier to buy.
Who should look elsewhere
Skip this breed if you want a living companion. Start with current dog breeds instead.
Our view
The Paisley Terrier is most useful to readers tracing terrier history and Scottish origins. Its link to the Skye Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier gives it a clear place in breed history, but extinction makes it unsuitable for anyone seeking a dog today.
What stands out
- Originated in Scotland.
- Bred primarily as a pet.
- Bred as a showdog version of the Skye Terrier.
- Recognized as a progenitor of today’s Yorkshire Terrier.
Worth knowing
- The breed is extinct.
- It is not available as a living companion.
- Its role is historical rather than a current working option.
Suits
- Readers studying Scottish terrier history
- People tracing the Yorkshire Terrier’s ancestry
Think twice if
- You want to choose and live with a dog today.
- You need current size or lifespan guidance.
In short
The Paisley Terrier belongs in a history-focused breed atlas, not on a modern shortlist for pet ownership. Its Scottish origin, pet-and-showdog purpose, and connection to the Yorkshire Terrier make it a useful reference point. The alternate Clydesdale Terrier name helps explain how regional breeding shaped its identity. Anyone planning to live with a dog should choose from a current breed rather than search for a Paisley Terrier.
Questions
Is the Paisley Terrier still alive as a breed?
No. The Paisley Terrier is extinct.
Where did the Paisley Terrier originate?
It originated in Scotland. You can compare it with other dog breeds from Scotland.
What was the Paisley Terrier bred for?
It was bred mainly as a pet and as a showdog version of the Skye Terrier.
What other name did it have?
The breed was also called the Clydesdale Terrier.
What is its connection to the Yorkshire Terrier?
The Paisley Terrier was the progenitor of today’s Yorkshire Terrier.
Why was it called the Paisley Terrier?
Most of the dogs came from Paisley, and dogs were also bred in the Clyde Valley.
More dog breeds from Scotland
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Paisley Terrier — William D. Drury · Public domain · file page
- Bearded Collie — marbla123 · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Cairn Terrier — Ronald Müller-Hagen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier — Sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Golden Retriever — Janneke Vreugdenhil · Public domain · file page
- Gordon Setter — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Scottish Deerhound — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Scottish Terrier — Mider · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Skye Terrier — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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