🇬🇧 32 rare dog breeds. Part 4

Last week (August 26) we had World Dog Day. There are some breeds that are rare. I have looked for some and will talk about the breeds that are in danger according to the British Kennel Club. Maybe you can decide to have one of these instead of buying a fashionable breed! I shared some photos on Instagram for you to see how cute these dogs are! And here we have a bit about their personalities.

25. Skye terrier: Did you think about Greyfriars Bobby? Long, low, with coat of good length, twice as long as high. Moves with seemingly effortless gait. Strong in quarters, body and jaw. Elegant and dignified. A ‘one-man’ dog, distrustful of strangers, never vicious. Don’t be fooled by their cute appearance. These dogs have a strong personality. Ideal height 25-26 cm, length from tip of nose to tip of tail 105 cm. Bitches slightly smaller in same proportions.
26. Soft coated wheaten terrier: Medium-sized, compact, upstanding terrier well covered with a soft, wheaten-coloured, natural coat that falls in loose curls or waves. An active, short-coupled dog, strong and well built; well balanced in structure and movement, not exaggerated in any way. Standing four square with head and tail up, giving the appearance of a happy dog, full of character. A natural terrier with strong sporting instincts, hardy and of strong constitution. Good tempered, spirited and game. Full of confidence and humour; a delightful, affectionate, intelligent companion. Height: dogs: approximately 46-49 cm measured at the withers; bitches slightly less. Weight: dogs approximately 16-20.5 kg; bitches somewhat less.
27. Spaniel (Clumber): Balanced, well boned, active with a thoughtful expression, overall appearance denoting strength. The Clumber should be firm, fit and capable of a day's work of beating in heavy cover. Stoical, great hearted, highly intelligent with a determined attitude enhancing his natural ability. A silent worker with an excellent nose. Steady, reliable, kind and dignified; more aloof than other Spaniels, showing no tendency towards aggression. Ideal weight: dogs: 29.5 - 34 kg; bitches: 25 - 29.5 kg.
28. Spaniel (field): Well-balanced, noble, upstanding, sporting Spaniel built for activity and endurance. Ideal for rough shooting or companion for the country dweller. Not suitable for city. Unusually docile, active, sensitive, independent. Height: approximately 46 cm at the shoulders. Weight: between 18-25 kg.
29. Spaniel (Irish water): Smart, upstanding, strongly built, compact. Enduring, versatile gundog for all types of shooting, particularly in wild fowling. Initially aloof, staunch and affectionate; with an endearing sense of humour and a stable disposition. Height: dogs: 53-58 cm; bitches: 51-56 cm.
30. Spaniel (Sussex): Strongly built. Active, energetic dog, whose characteristic movement is a decided roll, and unlike that of any other Spaniel. Natural working ability, gives tongue at work in thick cover. Kindly disposition, aggression highly undesirable. Ideal height at withers: 38-41 cm. Weight: approximately 23 kgs.
31. Spaniel (Welsh springer): Symmetrical, compact, not leggy, obviously built for endurance and hard work. Quick and active mover, displaying plenty of push and drive. Very ancient and distinct breed of pure origin. Strong, merry and very active. Kindly disposition, not showing aggression or nervousness. Approximate height: dogs: 48 cm at withers; bitches: 46 cm at withers.
32. Welsh Corgi (Cardigan): Don’t confuse with the Welsh Corgi (Pembroke), as the Pembroke is not at risk. I know you thought about the dogs of the Queen Elizabeth II. The Cardigan is sturdy, tough, mobile, capable of endurance. Long in proportion to height, terminating in fox-like brush, set in line with body. Alert, active and intelligent. Intelligent, steady, not shy or aggressive. Height: ideal 30 cm at shoulder. Weight in proportion to size with overall balance the prime consideration.

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