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  1. 1BloodhoundBloodhoundOnly five Bloodhound puppies were registered in 2025, down from 54 two years earlier. The breed shares its medieval roots with the St Hubert hound and has been written about in England since the 14th century, prized for following one person's scent over long, old trails, the basis of modern…0i
  2. 2Harrier (dog breed)Harrier (dog breed)The Harrier sits between the Beagle and the Foxhound in size and was bred to hunt hares by scent, followed by people on foot or horseback. Packs still exist, but the breed only gained Kennel Club recognition in 2020, and household Harriers remain extraordinarily scarce: none were registered in 2023…0i
  3. 3OtterhoundOtterhoundOtterhounds lost their purpose in 1978, when otter hunting ceased in Britain after the otter was protected, and the breed has relied on dedicated enthusiasts ever since. Its rough, slightly oily, waterproof coat and big, thick-padded feet were made for long days working riverbanks by scent.…0i
  4. 4Sussex SpanielSussex SpanielThe Sussex Spaniel has been here before: it nearly vanished during the Second World War, and every Sussex alive today descends from the dogs one breeder, Joy Freer, kept going. Bred in late 18th-century Sussex to push through dense undergrowth, it gives tongue on scent, which most spaniels were…0i
  5. 5Curly-coated RetrieverCurly-coated RetrieverAmong the first retriever breeds recognised in Britain, the Curly Coated was the gamekeeper's and wildfowler's dog, its tight crisp curls shedding water and burrs on cold marsh days. It is the tallest of the retrievers and keeps a soft mouth for game. While the Labrador dominates registrations,…0i
  6. 6Skye TerrierSkye TerrierFew breeds have fallen further from fame. The Skye Terrier, one of the old terriers of the Hebrides, was described as early as 1570, won a Victorian following after Queen Victoria acquired one in 1842, and gave Edinburgh its loyal Greyfriars Bobby. Bred to tackle fox and badger among the rocks, it…0i
  7. 7Field SpanielField SpanielThe Field Spaniel is a cautionary tale from the Victorian show ring, where breeders chased an ever longer, lower, all-black dog until sportsmen gave up on it. Mid-20th-century breeders rebuilt a sound working shape, and most of today's dogs trace back to four from the 1950s. The result is calmer…0i
  8. 8English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)This is the pocket-sized cousin of the Manchester Terrier, scaled down from the Victorian black and tan ratters that were wagered on in city rat pits. It took its present name in 1960 and is now a sleek, glossy companion that still has a terrier's alertness in a toy dog's frame. Registrations have…0i
  9. 9Smooth CollieSmooth ColliePicture Lassie with a short, easy coat and you have the Smooth Collie, a Scottish herding dog that Britain treats as a breed in its own right. It has the Rough's intelligence and gentle nature without hours of brushing, and it is quick to learn but sensitive to harsh handling. Registrations dropped…0i
  10. 10King Charles SpanielKing Charles SpanielNot to be confused with the far more numerous Cavalier, the King Charles Spaniel is the smaller, domed-headed toy spaniel that took its name from Charles II's devotion to such dogs at Whitehall. It comes in four colours once shown as separate varieties, from black and tan to ruby. As a…0i