Breed immortalised in history and literature now being overlooked for ‘trendier’ dogs

The Scottie was once the “it” dog of Hollywood stars, it inspired a poem by Rudyard Kipling and is the Monopoly piece your mother insists on. But could the breed have had its day?

The Kennel Club has placed the Scottish terrier on its at-risk register as people favour trendier designer cross-breeds such as the cockapoo and labradoodle, and migrants such as the French bulldog and miniature dachshund.

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