Related breedRough Collie1800 to 1886 · United KingdomChortai at a glance
- Origin
- Ukraine, Russia
- Appeared
- 1300 to 1951 (uncertain)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Sighthound
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- NATIONAL
- Status
- Living
The name. Russian hortaya, "shorthaired (sighthound)".
Same familyBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, FranceFamily and relatives
Descends from
Sister breeds
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Borzoi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard
Same eraKurī1250 to 1300 · New ZealandPlace in time
The Chortai appears 1300 to 1951 (uncertain), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Chortai is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineLate Middle Ages53 breeds first appeared in this period
Same time, same continentBeagle1400 to 1890 · United Kingdom
Herding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.
Same eraKurī1250 to 1300 · New Zealand


