As shown by a recent report from the British Kennel Club, trends in dog ownership are changing, and there is now a risk of complete extinction for several breeds.
For example, many dog lovers are concerned about the fate of the Scottish Terrier, which has once again made it onto the 'watch list,' where breeds with 300–450 puppies born annually are placed. Last year, only 406 dogs of this breed were born in Britain.
This is surprising, as from the mid-1930s to the early 1940s, it was the third most popular breed in the United Kingdom, and in 1947, over 5,800 puppies of this breed were born in the country.
In addition, the watch list includes the Wirehaired Collie, Cairn Terrier, Pointer, and Wirehaired Fox Terrier.
If fewer than 300 puppies are born annually, the breed is classified as 'vulnerable.' Currently, the list is led by 5 breeds:
Borzoi;
Sussex Spaniel;
Otterhound;
English Foxhound;
Harrier.
However, last year also saw positive developments. For instance, there was a significant increase in the populations of Yorkshire Terriers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Jack Russell Terriers, and English Setters.
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