Irish Water Spaniel Once a popular hunting and water retriever, this breed is now critically endangered due to a decrease in demand and a small gene pool.
English Foxhound Originally bred for fox hunting in the UK, the English Foxhound is now rarely seen in homes due to changing hunting laws and decreased popularity as a companion dog.
Otterhound With only a few hundred remaining worldwide, the Otterhound is facing extinction due to its specific hunting abilities being less relevant in modern society and a limited breeding population.
Chinook As one of the rarest sled dog breeds in the world, the Chinook has struggled with a small breeding base and the decline in popularity of dog sledding.
Cumberland Sheepdog This British herding dog is now rarely seen outside its native region due to competition from other more popular herding breeds, leading to its decreasing numbers.
American Water Spaniel Although originally a popular hunting dog in the Midwest, this breed faces extinction due to its decline in demand for hunting purposes and low registration numbers.
Thai Ridgeback Native to Thailand, the Thai Ridgeback is threatened by a lack of global awareness, with few breeders outside its homeland, making it less popular and more endangered.