Vulnerable Dog Breeds UK - do you have one?

[SweetDogEyes]

Hi all,

I was having a read about vulnerable dog breeds in the UK and learned about the Otterhound, which I'd never come across before, but have now practically fallen in love with.

My two don't feature but I wondered if anyone has one of these dogs or another breed and wanted to share pics or experiences?

I'm not sure what makes a breed vulnerable in the first place eg traits, temperaments, fads etc so would be interesting to hear views!

haha I would love his dumb ass, too! he looks handsome!

She's so cute! How much does she weigh? She looks little and stocky like a little princess!

So handsome - he reminds me of a little gnome or something with his beard x

Although my username suggests otherwise, for years we had Irish Red and White Setters which are very much on the VNB list. Beautiful, fabulous dogs, but definitely not a dog for first time or novice dog owners. Very intelligent, not as mad as Irish Setters (the red ones), the boys are very sensitive, but both sexes make great family dogs. I still miss my last one, he was my heart dog.

Lovely Smooth boy,@YvieYfronts - I don’t know why they’re not more popular in the UK either. However, the breed does seem to be strengthening here, whilst the once popular Rough Collie is teetering on the edge of the VNB list. Sad, but understandable - many are breeding for too much coat, and vets’ pushing of neutering can make the best of coats unmanageable too.

Many of the VNBs are definitely victims of modern life - many of the breeds are high care and/or not really suited to suburban life without extremely dedicated owners.

No don’t. I’ve never heard if it before, and just had to look them up, as you’ve failed to produce a photo.

He is very sassy. Stubborn and will answer back. I've had dogs most of my life but with my Kerry I can practically see the thought bubble over his head as he debates whether he should follow my command or just do what he thinks is better. He grumbles and sighs like he works a heavy manual labour job rather than spending his life walking on the moors or being asleep on the sofa with interludes of barking at absolutely everything. He's the biggest character I've met as a dog