The so-called Staffordshire dogs were one of the hottest décor pieces in England and Scotland in the 19th century. Well, it was said that with time the Staffordshire dogs, also called Wally dogs in Scotland, moved from the mantelpiece to the windows to show off their newfound bourgeoisie.

Where does the name Wally dogs come from?

In Scotland, they were colloquially termed Wally dugs and were manufactured in bulk at potteries in places such as Pollokshaws in Glasgow and Portobello near Edinburgh.

What is the rarest dog breed?

5 of the Worlds Rarest Dog BreedsNorwegian Lundehund. Dating back to the Ice Age, the Norwegian Lundehund is recognised as one of the rarest dogs on the planet due to its unique characteristics which arent shared by any other breed. Lagotto Romagnolo. Azawakh. Otterhound. Mudi.

Is Wally a bad word?

If you refer to someone as a wally, you think that they are stupid or foolish.

What is Wally short for?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wally or Wallie is a given name, and a nickname for Wallace which ultimately means Wales and Walter.

What is the coolest dog breed?

It isnt easy to narrow down cool dog breeds to just 10, but these pups made the list because of their unique good looks:Mudi. Lagotto Romagnolo. Irish Wolfhound. Puli. Borzoi. Bull Terrier. Wirehaired Vizsla. Tibetan Mastiff.More items •15 Oct 2015