Endangered Dog Breeds That Could Go Extinct

Retriever (Curly Coated)

The Curly Coated Retriever is the oldest and tallest of all the retriever breeds. It's known for its distinctive curly coat that works great to protect this dog from water.

Clumber Spaniel

This breed gets its name from the Clumber Park in Nottingham, England. King George V (1865–1936) was a fan of Clumber Spaniels and had a number of them.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

The Cardigan is believed to be the oldest of the two types of Corgi, the other being the Pembroke.

Irish Wolfhound

This breed was brought from the Middle East to Ireland by Phoenician sailors. They went nearly extinct following the Great Famine in the 1840s, but the tall hound managed to survive.

Manchester Terrier

Unlike most dog breeds on this list, the Manchester Terrier was developed in the city. Their job was mainly to control rat populations in towns and mills.

Glen of Imaal Terrier

This native Irish breed used to hunt badgers. The Glen has been around since the 17th century, and was recognized by the Irish Kennel Club in 1934.

Scottish Deerhound

This Scottish dog breed has been around for at least 500 years. Elegant and gentle, the Deerhound became popular in Victorian times.

Chinook

Originally from the US state of New Hampshire, the Chinook used to be a sled dog. Today they are a lot scarcer, but are still great in search and rescue missions, as well as herding.

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