British Dog Breeds ‘At Risk Of Extinction’
English Setter (Photo: Angela/Wiki Commons)
British dog breeds such as the English Setter are being pushed towards extinction by the growing popularity of more exotic dogs such as Chihuahuas, new figures suggest.
The setter, once a popular working dog, is one of the country’s oldest breeds.
But statistics from the Kennel Club show a two-thirds decline in puppy registrations over the last 10 years.
The Chihuahua, popularised by celebrity owners like Paris Hilton, saw a 25% increase in registrations last year.
Anchor Marco Werman talks with Caroline Kisko of the UK Kennel Club.
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