We are working to recognise Britain’s dog breeding traditions as part of our living heritage. The response so far has been incredible. Some breed communities have really stepped up.
Huge congratulations to the Shetland Sheepdog and Cardigan Welsh Corgi communities. Your response has been amazing. 👏
But we urgently need more support from owners, breeders and enthusiasts in the following breeds:
Airedale Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Border Terrier
Bloodhound
Bulldog
Cairn Terrier
Curly Coated Retriever
Deerhound
English Foxhound
English Setter
English Toy Terrier
Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Fox Terrier (Wire)
Greyhound
Golden Retriever
Harrier
Lakeland Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Mastiff
Norfolk Terrier
Otterhound
Parson Russell Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Whippet

We would also love more voices from those who love:
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Bull Terrier
Bull Terrier (Miniature)
Bullmastiff
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Clumber Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel (English)
Collie (Rough)
Collie (Smooth)
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
English Springer Spaniel
Flat Coated Retriever
Gordon Setter
Jack Russell Terrier
King Charles Spaniel
Lancashire Heeler
Norwich Terrier
Old English Sheepdog
Pointer
Sealyham Terrier
Skye Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sussex Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
If you love one of these breeds, please take two minutes to add your voice and share this with your breed community.
These dogs are part of Britain’s story. Let’s make sure they are recognised as such.
📋 Add your breed here:
https://beverleycuddysmith.typeform.com/treasureddogs
📖 Read more about the campaign:
https://unionofgooddogpeople.com/en/britains-dogs-are-national-treasures/
Please share in breed groups so we can reach the people who know and love these dogs best. 🇬🇧🐾


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