British Dog Breeds 'At Risk Of Extinction'

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British dog breeds such as the English Setter are being pushed towards extinction by the growing popularity of more exotic dogs such as Chihuahuas, new figures suggest. The setter, once a popular working dog, is one of the country's oldest breeds. But statistics from the Kennel Club show a two-thirds decline in puppy registrations over the last 10 years. The Chihuahua, popularised by celebrity owners like Paris Hilton, saw a 25% increase in registrations last year. Anchor Marco Werman talks with Caroline Kisko of the UK Kennel Club.
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