Comparing Rare Breeds at a Glance
When considering canine conservation, it helps to understand where these breeds originated and what specific factors originally put them at risk. Here is a quick look at the breeds fighting for survival.
| Dog Breed | Origin | Original Working Role | Conservation Challenge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otterhound | United Kingdom | Water hunting | Complete loss of traditional working role after hunting bans |
| Skye Terrier | Scotland | Pest control | High-maintenance grooming requirements and changing trends |
| Sussex Spaniel | England | Flushing game | Severe population bottleneck during World War II |
| American Water Spaniel | United States | Waterfowl retrieval | Highly localized popularity limited mostly to the Midwest |
| Chinook | United States | Sled pulling | Population dwindled down to just 11 breeding dogs in 1981 |
| Dandie Dinmont Terrier | Scotland | Pest control | Lack of public visibility and awareness |
| Sealyham Terrier | Wales | Badger hunting | Massive drop in fashionability after the mid-20th century |
| Bloodhound | Europe | Tracking | Specialized instincts and massive size deter casual owners |
When I was a kid I grew up was 15 dogs and 12 cats. Now I own one dog and a desert turtle. I love animals if I can have another dog I would but I can’t afford another dog my dog is a pitbull and she is my friend and she is a dog that helps me get through my depression and my PTSD and ADHD
I best friend is exactly what I need to help with my depression and not wanting to be here!! Had dogs growing but not cats!! They seem toooo unpredictable and sneaky!!
It should be against the law to
Spay or neuter rare breeds