Vulnerable Breeds Competition | Crufts 2018

[@dianaplunkett6733]

As an Irish Wolfhound owner and fancier that is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen! I love the mass on him.

[@bordercollie1140]

You can't believe the beauty and personality of the red and white setter and English setter up close. Stunning breeds.

[@kerriegrant6293]

SO PLEASED TO SEE SUCH A LARGE BREED WINNING THE CROWN! about time too!

[@mikethomas8756]

What a beautiful Wolfhound !

[@larciabella]

Interesting to see some of these beauties as vulnerable, the setters and terriers.love the Skye and Setters and Clumber.

[@MORE1500]

Beautiful Wolfhound. Size, mass and quality. Unlike some in America that look more like Deerhounds.

[@qweqwe1324]

This is a perfectly manicured/groomed wolfhound... Every wolfhound that's dirty looks closer to a deerhound. When Willem (my male IW) gets wet or doesn't get groomed, he looks much "skinnier" or "Deerhoundish" in comparison. We have 180lb wolfhounds in America, doubt that's breed standard in EU (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIaXfmewiM2XmpY -Tidus is the example)

[@jordanwatts3519]

I'm surprised some of these breeds are lacking awareness.

[@nickimontford]

Jordan Watts sadly everyone wants expensive odd crosses and lots of native breeds are becoming less popular. We are doing our best to get the word out. X

[@jordanwatts3519]

+Mutley The Glen I'd love to have a Manchester terrier, bloodhound, or Irish wolfhound. I don't like things like "yorkiepoos"

[@Weirdanimalboy]

Most aren't popular because their line of work is gone and they don't make the best pets. Otterhounds are terribly inbred and have a smaller population than pandas, and barely anyone has brought in necessary new blood from other breeds. The short terriers have been beat out by the more diverse and manageable Jack Russell Terrier and Border Terrier. People looking for big dogs usually opt for the Great Dane instead, since it has better genetic diversity. The other setters are trumped by the Irish Setter. The English Cocker Spaniel and the English Springer Spaniel is much more popular than most other spaniels, and the Clumber Spaniel’s high hip dysplasia rate doesn't help. The King Charles Spaniel isn't favored as much as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and has just as many health problems. The Curly-Coated Retriever isn't seen any better than a Lab, Golden, or Flat-Coat. Most of these breeds are unpopular for a reason.

[@ib4300]

Very good choise. Beautiful big Irish Wolfhound and one of my favorits,the georgeous Bloodhound. Both very antient breeds. Thanks a lot for the upload.

[@craigsundberg1443]

I've owned two hounds a Walker and a Bluetick, their personalities are huge and their loyalty amazing. If you like walks in the mountains and are willing to work with them you will have the added "bay" to make your day enjoyable. The Walker was harder to control and we would only see him morning and night regardless of what we tried however the Bluetick never went more than a few yards ahead and always waited. Be prepared as hounds take a special kind of patience.

[@nickimontford]

Lovely to see us #forgottenbreeds getting some much needed publicity. Shame channel 4 didn't make a bit more of it x

[@baileytheyellowlab2250]

Lovely to see somany IRISH breeds ❤🇨🇮

[@kayleeaanne]

I'm definitely owning Irish wolfhounds/deerhounds in the future. Best breed bi-far

[@Shastasnow]

I wish they lived longer lives but wonderful dogs

[@rca6576]

I just love the English Setters!

[@emmamartine6923]

i'm so surprised the english setter is a vulnerable breed?? that's the 4th most popular dog in norway, and the king charles was 8th

[@Treacle708]

King Charles or Cavalier King Charles?

[@nickimontford]

@@Treacle708 King Charles

[@sopantarhei8572]

in France 6000 puppies/year (but mostly hunting lines)

[@zsuzsuspetals]

What a shame these gorgeous breeds are at risk. I'm in the US and they are all rare breeds here. Most people outside of dog fanciers have no idea these breeds exist. People go for the same top 10 breeds all the time. Also there is such a push for rescue and in rescue you see the same dog types over and over, bully breed/lab/hound mixes. As much as I support rescue the fact is this: we need to get dogs from somewhere. They are either going to come from a good responsible breeder or from the irresponsible person who didn't spay or neuter their dog. We should be supporting responsible breeders who breed for health and temperament. And we should be demanding that backyard breeders and people producing accidental litters be shut down. But in America it's the opposite. There is a push to shun breeders and keep going to rescues for dogs. So there is no incentive for people to stop producing dogs that end up in rescue. They know someone is going to adopt them.

[@craigsundberg1443]

Interesting post, I've owned all pound dogs or strays and loved each. I got lucky with a purebred Walker Hound growing up from the pound, a Bluetick which was a stray, they both blessed our lives for 12 & 14 years, a Blueheeler for 18 years, pound and recently a Doberman, an Amazing family/Watchdog. I've nothing against pure breeds dogs however today are often little more than companionship, I also understand the importance of a quality bred dog. However some of this is a result of pushback against hunting so your retrievers stand to be eliminated. The Bloodhound does surprise me however being arguably the king of hounds and so needed. But even I an avid big game hunter have trouble with hunting with hounds. there is a bill on the table to allow Bears to be hound hunted in Montana I would need some convincing to support. I am ok with hound hunting for lions which is very popular in Montana and truly needed. Nevertheless with lower pay how can the common person possibly afford a 1500+ dog? They cannot and should not. Moreover with public land access dwindling there will be even less demand for hunting breeds. The Green New Deal makes sense for the Breeding industry apparently.

[@bobbaker2061]

I would have liked to see the field spaniel and the harrier represented. But they may be too rare to have entries.

[@valeriasolorzano890]

I’m definitely going to handle Irish wolfhounds as well

[@Treacle708]

The Parson Russell Terrier may end up here next with only 306 registrations last year :(

[@nickimontford]

If its not already, it will go onto the 'at watch' list. X

[@larciabella]

I wonder if these breeds were also in their original categories ?Like the Terriers in the terrier group?

[@staceyrain7529]

Beautiful dog 💜

[@leviathan1140]

Grew up with smooth foxterrier

[@xCarlsburgx]

In my opinion more and more people have to work and that's why alot of people don't have the time to look after some of these beautiful breeds.

[@SlayerofFiction]

Yes two jobs and not enough time for activities is a real problem. The time is impacting the PGA as well since people no longer have time for 18 holes. Mind you that is better for the environment but worse for mental health

[@turmalinas2681]

I always Imagine my Pupi between all those stars, glowing and happy wagging his tail. He is a pure street breed mixed golden heart, stubborn mind, childish eyes.

[@susantester4224]

I worked with them at a kennel here in tucson arizona and i also owned a black female lady bamba i love these wonderful dpgs

[@MORE1500]

Excaliber kennel?

[@psiarka37]

what is vulnerable? not good in english

[@sharliegirl2]

czolgistka breeds in danger of dying out due to low numbers

[@nickimontford]

czolgistka it's any breed with less than 300 registrations per year. For example Glen of Imaal terrier had only 48 pups born in 2017,the Otterhound had only 28!

[@psiarka37]

But only British breeds?

[@nickimontford]

czolgistka yes it's to highlight British and Irish breeds that are under threat of extinction

[@psiarka37]

Mutley The Glen thank you 😊

[@AnnesreborndollsandfunW]

❤️🇨🇦❤️👍🐕❤️

[@marvona3531]

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[@maria.rodriguesrodrigues8388]

Where is the ESKIMO dog?

[@nickimontford]

maria.rodrigues Rodrigues it's not a vulnerable British or Irish breed!

[@suecastillo4056]

This group makes no sense to me to breed judge... why don’t they just show them and not compete ? Senseless... there should be no competetions... it’s just putting up favorites not helping any of them... endangered not vulnerable is better I believe....