🇬🇧 32 rare dog breeds. Part 1 of 4

This week (August 26th) we had World Dog Day. There are some breeds that are rare. I have looked for a few and to begin with I will talk about the breeds that are in danger according to the UK Kennel Club. Maybe you can decide to have one of these instead of buying a trendy breed!! I will share some photos on Instagram, so you can see how beautiful these dogs are!!

1. Bearded Collie: Lean active dog, longer than tall in an approximate proportion of 5 to 4, measured from the tip of the chest to the tip of the buttock. Females can be slightly longer. Although sturdy in build, it should show plenty of daylight under the body and shouldn't feel too heavy. The bright and inquiring expression is a distinguishing feature. Alert, lively, confident and active. Stable, intelligent working dog with no signs of nervousness or aggression. Ideal height: dogs: 53-56 cm;  females: 51-53 cm.
2. Bull Terrier (miniature): Strongly built, muscular, well balanced and active with a sharp, determined and intelligent expression. Brave, full of spirit, with a fun-loving attitude. A unique feature is a downward-facing egg-shaped head. Regardless of size, dogs should appear masculine and females feminine. Of uniform temperament and amenable to discipline. Although stubborn, he is particularly good with people. The height must not exceed 35.5 cm. There should be an impression of substance with respect to the size of the dog. There is no weight limit. The dog should always be balanced.
3. Bloodhound: Noble and dignified expression, characterised by solemnity, wisdom and power. It possesses in a more marked degree every point and characteristic of those dogs which hunt together by scent (Sagaces). Very powerful, standing on more ground than usual with hounds of other breeds. Relatively loose skin. Affectionate, neither quarrelsome with companions nor with other dogs. A little reserved and sensitive. Height of adult dogs: 66 cm; females: 61 cm. Dogs usually range from 63-69cm; 58-63 cm females. Average weight of adult dogs in fair condition 41 kg;  females: 36 kg. Dogs reach a weight of 50 kg; females: 45.5 kg. Dogs of maximum height and weight are preferred as long as quality, proportion and balance are combined.
4. Collie (smooth): Appears gifted with intelligence, alertness and activity. It is dignifiedly supported by a perfect anatomical formation, without disproportionate parts, which give the appearance of working capacity. Physical structure on lines of force and activity, free from clumsiness and without a trace of coarseness. Friendly disposition with no trace of nervousness or aggression. Height: Dogs: 56-61cm at the shoulder; females: 51-56 cm at the shoulder. Weight: Dogs: 20.5-29.5kg;  females: 18-25 kg.
5. Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Characteristic head with nice silky coverage, with large, wise and intelligent eyes that offset the long, low, weasel body. Short and strong legs; weatherproof coat. Independent, highly intelligent, determined, persistent, sensitive, affectionate and dignified. The height at the withers should be 20-28 cm, the length from the withers to the root of the tail should not be more than double the height, but preferably 1-2 inches less. Weight: 8-11 kg for dogs in good working condition. The lower weights preferred.
6. Deerhound: Resembles a coarse-haired greyhound of larger size and bones. The structure suggests the unique combination of speed, power, and stamina needed to take down a deer, but the overall bearing is one of gentle dignity. Polite and friendly. Obedient and easy to train because he is eager to please. Docile and good-natured, never suspicious, aggressive or nervous. He behaves with quiet dignity. Height: Dogs: minimum desirable height at the withers 76 cm;  females: 71 cm. Weight: dogs: about 45.5 kg;  females: about 36.5 kg.
7. English Setter: Of medium height, clear in contours, elegant in appearance and movement. The working English setter can be proportionally lighter in construction. Very active with a keen sense of play.  Intensely friendly and good-natured. Height: Dogs: 65-69cm;  females: 61-65 cm.
8. English Toy Terrier (black and tan): Well balanced, elegant and compact, sleek and cleanly built. Alert, remembering that historically he could acquit himself satisfactorily in the rat pit. Never unduly nervous. Ideal weight 2.7-3.6 kg. Ideal height 25-30 cm at the shoulder.

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