Related breedRough Collie1800 to 1886 · United KingdomMcNab at a glance
- Origin
- Mendocino County, California, United States
- Appeared
- 1885 to 1900 (likely)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Living
The name. After Alexander McNab, who brought Scottish collies to Hopland, California.
Same familyAiredale Terrier1850 to 1880 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Borzoi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Same time, same continent
American Cocker Spaniel, Boston Terrier, Chihuahua, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, American Eskimo Dog, American Staffordshire Terrier
Same eraBoxer1880 to 1904 · GermanyPlace in time
The McNab appears 1885 to 1900 (likely), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the McNab is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineVictorian Breed Boom94 breeds first appeared in this period
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Same eraBoxer1880 to 1904 · Germany


