Recent analysis by the Kennel Club shows that the love for purebred dogs is declining in the UK, with registrations dropping by 0.9% annually since 1990. Particularly affected is the Yorkshire Terrier, which has seen a 16% yearly decline since 2010, amidst the surge in popularity of mixed breeds like Cockapoos and Labradoodles. Although the overall pet dog population increased from 7.6 million to 12 million between 2012 and 2021, the trend raises serious concerns about the future of responsible breeding and the welfare of dogs.
According to the researchers, this could be due to the ballooning popularity of mixed breeds like the Cockapoo and the Labradoodle.
The decline is now so rapid that the Kennel Club is concerned that it could cause serious trouble for the future of breeding dogs in the UK.
People may also be breeding less because of negative attitudes towards pedigree dog breeding but welfare experts agree it's crucial to have a supply of healthy, happy puppies bred by responsible, informed breeders.
In 1990, there were over 24,000 Yorkshire Terriers born in the UK - but by 2021 there were just 529 new puppies.
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