Published by the UK’s Royal Kennel Club, it flags dog breeds that appear to be dropping off the radar. And you might be surprised at some of them.

Each year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) posts their list of the top 10 favorite dog breeds in North America. But did you know that each year the UK-based Royal Kennel Club (RKC) also offers up a list… but with a bit of a twist? You see, it’s a list of the area’s Vulnerable Native Breeds.

Yes, they call out a number of dog breeds of British and Irish origin that have shown a decline in registration over the past year. And when we talk about decline, we’re referring to any breed that has had fewer than 300 registrations during a given year.

Now the RKC has been around for more than 150 years, so it is well-positioned to identify trends and flag issues related to native dog breeds. In this instance, the group’s concern is that many of these well-known dog classes could disappear entirely if the public isn’t made aware of and educated on the many pet-worthy qualities each possesses.

So, which dogs are considered to be at risk of “extinction” according to the RKC? You might be surprised to learn that of the more than 35 listed in 2025, some well-known breeds such as the Bearded Collie, Bloodhound, Collie, English Setter, Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi are included and therefore, considered to be at risk of vanishing within the foreseeable future.

But rather than just publishing a standard list of breeds to act as a “heads up” for the general public, the RKC has taken on the role of raising awareness and promoting the adoptability of many of these vulnerable native breeds to potential pet parents. How? In addition to their list, the RKC has created an interactive website called The Royal Kennel Club Breed Rescue. It successfully finds homes for close to 6,000 dogs each year, and combined with the organization’s efforts to promote vulnerable breeds, it identifies individual breed-specific rescue groups, allowing potential adopters to research their favored breed to determine if they’re able to provide a home. It also connects the dots to the many breed-specific clubs that can easily fill in the blanks regarding all those odd little behavior traits and personality quirks.

Yes, with the mere click of a mouse, pet parent wannabees can learn about not only the size, exercise, and grooming needs of the individual dog breeds but also about the ideal size of house, yard, as well as whether the dog is suited to “town or country”. Love that last one! And then move forward in doing their bit to promote a vulnerable breed by scheduling a meet-and-greet.