Iâm driving to Brookings, South Dakota to pick up a puppy. At age 70 I wondered why Iâm getting a puppy. Then I heard that another young man aged 78 from Appleton is getting a puppy from the same breeder. Iâm transporting his dog halfway to his home by bringing it to my place. My friends are wondering why I need to buy a dog since Iâve been raising great dogs since 1973. The answer is simple. I raised retrievers and flushers, I want a pointer.
I decided to get a Small Munsterlander. According to the AKC, the breed was developed in the area of Munster, Germany. Theyâre described as a natural retriever with medium range, solid pointing instinct and a strong desire for the water. These traits are enhanced by high intelligence and trainability. They are highly suitable for family life and have a high predatory instinct. They are also well suited for retrieving, agility trials, hunting tests and trials.
7 dog breeds at risk of extinction in 2021
Despite puppy numbers booming last year, these breeds are on the At Watch list slowmotiongliGetty Images
The Old English Sheepdog is among seven dog breeds now at risk of extinction, with registration numbers of the famous breed falling to the lowest in 60 years.
One of Britain s most recognisable breeds, the iconic Dulux dog has been classed as vulnerable for the first time ever by The Kennel Club, receiving just 227 puppy registrations in 2020. Despite puppy numbers booming last year, this is the lowest recorded number of annual puppy registrations for the breed since 1961. Related Story
Only 227 Old English Sheepdog puppies were registered in 2020
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The Old English Sheepdog has been the face of paint brand Dulux for more than 60 years. Famed for its shaggy white coat, bouncy demeanour and impressive size, the breed has starred in advertising campaigns for decades as the Dulux dog , not to mention a hit 1970s film,
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World.
But now, the breed could be at risk of extinction. This month, The Kennel Club has classed Old English Sheepdogs as vulnerable after records revealed just 227 puppy registrations in 2020, the lowest figure for the breed since the 1960s. The news comes despite last year seeing The Kennel Club’s highest number of puppy registrations in ten years.
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