The British public has always loved its pets and none more so than dogs. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and many unique breeds were first bred in the UK, with many even taking their names from parts of the country.
But despite being the origin of so many breeds, many of Britain and Ireland's native dogs could soon disappear from the UK altogether. The Kennel Club has been tracking the UK's vulnerable native breeds in the hope that those with declining numbers could be popularised once again.
The list of vulnerable dogs includes a number of well-loved breeds including the old English sheepdog, the bearded collie, and the Welsh springer spaniel. But despite once being popular pets, their numbers have continued to dwindle.
