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    info@lechienrevue.comBy info@lechienrevue.comFebruary 17, 2026No Comments6 Mins Read
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    Looking to rescue a rare dog breed? From Komondors to Segugio Italianos, research by the Kennel Club has uncovered the most vulnerable breeds in the UK that you’ve probably never heard of.

    While Labrador Retrievers, French Bulldogs and Cocker Spaniels are continuing to surge in popularity, there are a number of less popular breeds that weren’t registered at all last year with the animal welfare charity. People tend to choose dogs from a pool of breeds they recognise, but there are lots of wonderful lesser-known pups that deserve the chance to be loved.

    “Some breeds have such low numbers that they are completely unrecognisable to the British public, which is a concern because it means that breeds that might be the perfect fit for people’s lifestyles are being overlooked in favour of other breeds that might not be, simply because they are not as well known,” the Kennel Club says.

    If you’re planning on adopting a rare dog breed, head over to the Kennel Club’s website for all you need to know. Take a look at the full list of rare dogs below…

    15 of the UK’s rarest dog breeds

    1. Hamiltonstovare

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    2. Foxhound

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    3. Segugio Italiano

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    4. Pyrenean Mastiff

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    5. Small Munsterlander

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    6. American Water Spaniel

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    7. Hungarian Kuvasz

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    8. Komondor

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    9. Swedish Lapphund

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    10. Turkish Kangal Dog

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    11. Azawakh

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    12. Australian Silky Terrier

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    13. Sloughi

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    14. Dandie Dinmont Terrier

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    15. Otterhound

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    Deputy Daily Editor, Country Living and House Beautiful

     Lisa Joyner is the Deputy Daily Editor at House Beautiful UK and Country Living UK, where she’s busy writing about home and interiors, gardening, dog breeds, pets, health and wellbeing, countryside news, small space inspiration, and the hottest properties on the market. Previously, she has written for Conde Nast Traveller, House & Garden and Marie Claire magazine. Lisa studied at University For The Creative Arts, where she completed a BA in Fashion Journalism.  

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