Category: Heritage Breeds

Canines

Heritage Breeds: Canines Business Name Breeder Address-1 Suburb Postcode Country Website Email Phone Breed Aaronwell Rough Collies John and Margaret Congdon Saltash PL12 5AG England johncongdon@btinternet.com 01752 851479 Collie (Rough) Abbyford Clumber Spaniels Jackie Crawford Okehampton England https://abbyford.co.uk/ jackie@abbyford.co.uk 01647 231103 Spaniel (Clumber) ABGAR Bull Terriers England https://www.abgarbullterriers.com/ abgarbt@yahoo.com Bull Terrier (Miniature) Alanita Rough Collies …

Bees

Bees are vital to the survival of ecosystems, playing an essential role in pollination, which supports biodiversity and the production of food crops. In Britain, many species of bees, including the honeybee and bumblebee, are facing significant decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. The loss of these crucial pollinators would have …

Equines

Equines—horses, ponies, and donkeys—have been integral to Britain’s history, culture, and development, from their roles in agriculture and transportation to their presence in sport and ceremonial events. Today, many native British equine breeds are at risk due to changes in farming practices, loss of habitat, and modern transportation methods. Protecting these animals and the traditional …

Pigs

Pigs have played a significant role in Britain’s agricultural heritage for centuries, contributing to traditional farming practices and rural economies. Many native British pig breeds, such as the Tamworth and the Large Black, are now considered rare or endangered due to changes in modern farming methods and a shift towards more commercially viable breeds. Preserving …

Goats

Goats have long been a part of Britain’s rural landscape, valued for their milk, meat, and fiber, and playing a vital role in traditional farming communities. However, many native British goat breeds, such as the Bagot goat, are now endangered due to changes in farming practices and reduced demand for their products. Preserving these breeds …

Sheep

Sheep have been a cornerstone of Britain’s agricultural and economic history for thousands of years, with their wool once driving the country’s wealth and trade. Today, many native British sheep breeds, such as the Herdwick and the Soay, are at risk due to modern farming practices and the dominance of more commercially viable breeds. Preserving …

Cattle

Cattle have been an essential part of Britain’s agricultural history for centuries, providing milk, meat, and labor in traditional farming communities. Many native British cattle breeds, such as the Red Poll and Gloucester, are now at risk due to changes in farming practices and the preference for higher-yielding commercial breeds. Preserving these native breeds is …