From Golden Retrievers and Bulldogs, to Springer Spaniels and Beagles, many of the most popular dogs in the world were first bred in the UK.
However trends change and many formerly popular dogs have fallen out of favour in recent years.
The UK Kennel Club monitors how many pedigree dogs are registered with it each year, paying particular attention to the breeds originating in the UK.
They collate an annual list of ‘vulnerable native breeds’, including breeds at risk of exinction - current examples including the Greyhound, The Foxhound, the Mastiff and the Field Spaniel.
But they also publish a ‘watch list’ of those breeds that have between 300 and 450 registrations each year and so are in danger of becoming vulnerable breeds.
Here are the 14 dogs that make the most recent list - including some familiar furry faces.
9. Norfolk Terrier
Only recognised as a distinct breed in 1964, the Norfolk Terrier was originally a variety of the Norwich Terrier, the smallest of the working terriers. The Kennel Club received 382 registrations last year. | Canva/Getty Images
10. Parson Russell Terrier
Another breed named after the Parson Jack Russell that is on the watch list, there were 334 Parson Russell Terriers registered in the UK last year. | Canva/Getty Images
11. Pointer
The Pointer is named after the distinctive way it 'points' at prey to aid hunters. It's thought it was bred for the first time in 18th century from Old Spanish Pointer brought to the country by returning soldiers. A total of 316 were registered last year. | Canva/Getty Images
12. Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog, known as the 'Dulux Dog' from the famous advert, has been spotted in paintings dating back to the 1700s. There were 241 registered last year - fewer than half the number of 10 years ago. | Canva/Getty Images