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Scotsman
16-07-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Rarest Dog Breeds 2025: Here are the 16 least popular breeds of adorable dog according to the UK Kennel Club - including the Kangal 🐶
We're a nation of dog lovers, with around one-in-three households including at least one four-legged friend . By far the most popular pet in the UK, they make for wonderful companions, all the while improving both our mental and physical health - and that's a scientific fact. The army of dog owners continues to grow, with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds . Choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don't have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies. There's even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren's book 'The Intelligence of Dogs' ranking breeds by instincts the ability to adapt. You also have the option of adopting a dog from a dog shelter for a minimal fee - for example from the Dogs Trust . One thing to bear in mind is that some breeds of dog are vastly more popular than others - if you welcome a Labrador into your home, you'll see numerous other Labs every time you go for walkies. Meanwhile others will be sure to turn heads, being a rare sight at your local dog run. The UK Kennel Club release breed statistics each year that break down how many dogs of each breed were registered. Last year a total of 16 types of pup were registered one-or-less times. Here are all 16. 1 . Azawakh There was not a single Azawakh registered with the UK Kennel Club. It's breed of dog from West Africa, which is a favourite with dog owners in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. It's named after the African valley in which it was first bred. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Finnish Spitz There was a single Finnish Spitz registered last year. It's still used as a hunting dog in its native Finland (where it's the national dog), and is adept at barking and 'pointing' at prey. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Grand Bleu de Gascogne Also known as the Great Gascony Blue, the Grand Bleu de Gascogne, is a French breed of scenthound bred to hunt in packs. It's an unusual sight in the UK, with just one registered with the Kennel Club last year. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Harrier The Harrier is a hound somewhere between the English Foxhound and Beagle in size. Used since the mid 13th century to hunt hares, there was only one registrastion last year. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales
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Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Cheap Dog Breeds 2025: Here are the 10 most inexpensive types of adorable dog to insure - including the loving Poodle 🐶
We're a nation of dog lovers, with around one-in-three households including at least one four-legged friend . Four of the cheapest dogs to insure. | Canva/Getty Images By far the most popular pet in the UK, they make for wonderful companions, all the while improving both our mental and physical health. The army of dog owners continues to grow, with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds . Choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don't have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies. Of course there's also the practicalities of affordability, with different breeds commanding very difference prices - and upkeep costs like insurance. Getting insurance for your dog is crucial if you don't want to face astronomical vet bills should your pet fall ill. A new study by pet insurance comparison website Pet Insurance Deals used data from Animal Friends to determine which dog breeds command the highest and lowest insurance premiums across more than 150 recognised breeds. Here are the 10 breeds of dog that will see you paying the lowest monthly insurance premiums. 1 . Lhasa Apso The cloud-like Lhasa Apso which has the joint lowest average insurance premium of any dog breed - just £4.85 a month. A Tibetan breed, they were originally used as watchdogs, helping to guard homes and temples. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Parson Russell Terrier The Parson Russell Terrier also costs an average of just £4.85 per month to insure - that's £11.18 less than the most expensive dog to insure, the Flat-Coated Retriever. This breed is named after the Reverend Jack Russell - who first bred both these dogs and the Jack Russell Terrier. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Brazilian Terrier The Brazilian Terrier takes the bronze medal as the third most affordable breed - at £4.86 monthly on average. They are thought to have been created by crossing Jack Russell Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers and Fox Terriers who were brought to Brazil from Europe in the 1800s. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Finnish Spitz Researchers found that the Finnish Spitz cost an average monthly premium of £5.02 to insure. This breed was originally trained to hunt a huge range of game in their native Finland - from squirrels to bears. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales
