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The British and Irish Breeds Dog Preservation Trust was formed
in 2004 by enthusiasts concerned for the future of a number of
breeds native to Britain and Ireland which they felt were lessening
in popularity. The Trust monitors those breeds and endeavours
to promote education and awareness.
The
British & Irish Dog Breed Preservation Trust and the Kennel
Club have agreed that breeds with less than 300 registrations
annually are defined as Vulnerable. The British & Irish Breeds
Dog Preservation Trust provides support to 28 native breeds of
Great Britain and Ireland.
| Dandie
Dinmont Terrier |
Glen
of Imaal Terrier |
Irish
Terrier |
| Kerry
Blue Terrier |
Lakeland
Terrier |
Manchester
Terrier |
| Norwich
Terrier |
Sealyham
Terrier |
Skye
Terrier |
| Fox
Terrier (Smooth) |
Soft
Coated Wheaten Terrier |
Welsh
Terrier |
| Clumber
Spaniel |
Curley
Coated Retriever |
Field
Spaniel |
| Gordon
Setter |
Irish
Red & White Setter |
Irish
Water Spaniel |
| Sussex
Spaniel |
English
Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) |
King
Charles Spaniel |
| Cardigan
Corgi |
Lancashire
Heeler |
Smooth
Collie |
| Bloodhound |
Deerhound |
Greyhound |
| Otterhound |
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The Trust is aware that the breeds do not all have the same requirements
and preservation needs. However, they feel that by highlighting
all the listed breeds their futures can be best served.
Aims and Objectives of the Trust
The Trust is dedicated to preserving native breeds and
seeks to do this in the following manner:
1) Educate potential owners and the public at large on the positive
aspects of our native breeds. Help ensure a secure future by encouraging
the ownership of these vulnerable breeds. Promote the breeds to
the public who may not be aware of their existence.
2) Increase general awareness of breeds indigenous to Britain
and Ireland
3) Acknowledge, particularly those breeds whose numbers may be
perceived as having need of support to ensure their future.
4) Encourage the keeping of native breeds and to offer appropriate
guidance and information.
5) Provide a forum for the mutual benefit of those interested
in the preservation of native breeds.
Breed questionnaire
If you are an owner, breeder or exhibitor of any of the 28 breeds
then why not complete the Trust's breed
questionnaire. This will then be used as part of their research
programme into the issues that each breed faces.
Other
ways to get involved
If you would like to publish an article on your breed, if you
have an interesting story to tell, or if you are interested in
becoming involved with the Trust then please contact:
Sue
Breeze
Telephone: 01283 761941
suebreeze@gmail.com
www.nativebreeds.org.uk
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