The Old English Sheepdog has been put on a watch list of endangered dogs amid fears it could face extinction. It is being hit by the growing popularity of so-called "handbag dogs" such as Chihuahuas.
The breed, used in advertisements for Dulux paint for more than 50 years, has just 316 of its puppies registered this year, the Kennel Club said. By contrast, there were 28,787 Labrador Retriever puppies registered last year, making it theUK Chihuahuas
So alarm bells are ringing as a breed is deemed "vulnerable" if registrations drop below 300.
The decline in the Old English sheepdog could be partly explained by lifestyle changes. It needs a lot of grooming and exercise and so is not suitable for the fast paced urban lifestyles. It is also a lot to do with fashion. Their popularity is being eclipsed by more fashionable and smaller breeds such asChihuahuas
The breed, used in advertisements for Dulux paint for more than 50 years, has just 316 of its puppies registered this year, the Kennel Club said. By contrast, there were 28,787 Labrador Retriever puppies registered last year, making it the
So alarm bells are ringing as a breed is deemed "vulnerable" if registrations drop below 300.
The decline in the Old English sheepdog could be partly explained by lifestyle changes. It needs a lot of grooming and exercise and so is not suitable for the fast paced urban lifestyles. It is also a lot to do with fashion. Their popularity is being eclipsed by more fashionable and smaller breeds such as
