Rare Dog Breed Occurrence Statistics

In this post, we explore the occurrence of rare dog breeds based on statistics from the American Kennel Club. From the Finnish Spitz and English Foxhound to the Dogo Argentino and Lagotto Romagnolo, we delve into the unique characteristics and challenges faced by these lesser-known breeds in the canine world.

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"The Finnish Spitz breed, a rare breed, ranks 189th out of 197 dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club."

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"As of 2019, an AKC report states that the English Foxhound is one of the least registered breeds (162nd)."

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"The Norwegian Lundehund breed is among the rarest with fewer than 500 dogs in the world today."

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"Otterhounds, one of the rarest dog breeds, only has less than 800 left in the world."

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"The Cesky Terrier is one of the rarest breeds worldwide with its estimated population of 600."

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"The Skye Terrier is ranked as the 174th most popular breed out of 197 in the United States."

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"The Azawakh has been registered 512 times in AKC between 2008 and 2020."

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"The Harrier dog breed has less than 300 new registrations per year as of 2019."

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"Fila Brasileiro breed is not recognized by AKC and thus is considered rare."

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"The Dogo Argentino is one of the rarest dog breeds, and it was only recognized by the AKC in 2020."

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"The Chinook dog breed has fewer than 100 puppies born worldwide each year."

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"As of 2017, the Smooth Fox Terrier was recorded as the 123rd most popular breed on the AKC's list."

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"The American Foxhound, a rare breed, ranks 191st out of 197 breeds according to the AKC’s popularity list."

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"The Plott Hound is relatively rare breed, ranking 180th in terms of popularity in the United States."

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"The Karelian Bear Dog is a rare breed outside its native region of Finland."

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"The Bergamasco Shepherd has an estimated global population of only 5,000 dogs."

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"The Lagotto Romagnolo is ranked as the 82nd most popular out of 197 recognized breeds in the U.S as of 2020."

In conclusion, the statistics presented reveal a wide range of rare dog breeds with varying levels of popularity and populations worldwide. From the Finnish Spitz and English Foxhound with low AKC rankings to breeds like the Norwegian Lundehund and Otterhounds with extremely limited global populations, it is evident that these unique breeds face challenges in terms of recognition and breeding numbers. The Cesky Terrier, Skye Terrier, Azawakh, and Harrier also exhibit rare characteristics, further emphasizing the diversity of rare dog breeds in the global canine community. Additionally, the Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, Chinook, American Foxhound, Plott Hound, and Karelian Bear Dog showcase the distinctiveness of lesser-known breeds within the dog world. Lastly, breeds like the Bergamasco Shepherd and Lagotto Romagnolo highlight the importance of conservation efforts to preserve these rare and valuable canine populations.