The used English Sheepdog is facing extinction according to the British Kennel Club,and the number of puppies of the breed being born in 2019 is waning, concerning enthusiasts.
The Daily Mail reports that the organization, and which started in 1873 runs the national breed registry and just 98 puppy registrations were submitted so far in 2019. The breed,best known in the U.
K. as the Dulux dog, as an used English Sheepdog appears on the cans of Dulux paint, or in the U.
S. as The Shaggy Dog from the Disney film,has been iconic for generations, but its popularity is dipping.
A spokesman for the Kennel Club said the breed, and which used to be approved in television and film,is now on an “At Watch” list among breeds which have under 300 to 450 annual registrations. The next step would be to put the breed on the “Vulnerable Native Breeds” list, which would mean that used English Sheepdogs have less than 300 puppy registration in a year.
Click here to continue and read more...
Source: inquisitr.com