There are 221 dog breeds recognised in the UK, and new data, revealed by online petsitter resource TrustedHousesitters, has shown some of the more uncommon and endangered breeds, such as Italian Greyhounds and Skye Terriers, are experiencing a well-deserved rise in popularity.
The research looked at some of the least popular dog breeds for ownership and compared this to recent search volume, showing what could well be some of the top dogs in years to come.
Here are the dogs enjoying an increase in popularity.
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Here are the dogs enjoying an increase in popularity.
![The Kokoni is a lesser-known breed, which only has a monthly search volume of 5k, however this has been steadily increasing since 2015, with a particularly large leap in 2022, expected to continue into 2023. Originally hailing from Greece, these small canines are very intelligent and trainable, as well as being very happy and loyal.](https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjUyNGY2NzI1LTgyY2UtNDFhYy1hYTM5LTI5NTEwZWZhMjg4ZDplNzE1MjgxZC1mZjJkLTRkZjktODBmNS1jZWZjZGZlZGVjZDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Kokoni
The Kokoni is a lesser-known breed, which only has a monthly search volume of 5k, however this has been steadily increasing since 2015, with a particularly large leap in 2022, expected to continue into 2023. Originally hailing from Greece, these small canines are very intelligent and trainable, as well as being very happy and loyal.Photo: Canva/Getty Images
![This Scottish breed is actually one of the most endangered dog breeds in the UK, according to the Kennel Club. This small and elegant breed is known for its long fringe and thick fur, as well as being loyal and affectionate. 2022 has been a big year for the Skye Terrier, seeing an 83% jump in monthly search volume.](https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhhZGEyY2E0LTE2YmEtNDhhOS1iNzljLTEwMDMyMzU2NGI0NTpmNjJiNmM2Mi01YjI1LTRhOWYtYmJjOS01YWY0YzljNjg4YTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Skye Terrier
This Scottish breed is actually one of the most endangered dog breeds in the UK, according to the Kennel Club. This small and elegant breed is known for its long fringe and thick fur, as well as being loyal and affectionate. 2022 has been a big year for the Skye Terrier, seeing an 83% jump in monthly search volume.Photo: Canva/Getty Images