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.
13. Scottish Terrier
The breed probably most closely associated with Scotland, there were just 387 Scottie dogs registered in 2024. | Canva/Getty Images
14. Welsh Terrier
Completing our list is the Welsh Terrier, which was originally bred in 18th century Wales to hunt foxes, rodents and badgers. Some believe it to be the oldest dog bred in the UK. There were 218 registrations last year. | Canva/Getty Images