Limer

Related breedAfghan Hound1000 to 1800 · Afghanistan

Limer at a glance

Origin

England, United Kingdom

Appeared

1100 to 1400 (uncertain)

Family

Scent Hound

Type

Scent hound

Size

Large

Life span

Not recorded

Recognised by

No major club

Status

Extinct

The name. From Middle English lyam, "leash", via Old French liem; the hound was led on a leash.

Similar breedBeagle1400 to 1890 · United KingdomSimilar breedDachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyRelated breedAfghan Hound1000 to 1800 · Afghanistan

Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · Italy

Family and relatives

The familyScent Hound113 breeds in this familyClose relativeBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceSame familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · Italy

Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · Iceland

Place in time

The Limer appears 1100 to 1400 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Limer is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

On the timelineEarly Middle Ages79 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceGuidesPractical guidesBehaviour, training, health and adoptionSame eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · Iceland