Sentences with phrase «despite near extinction»

Despite near extinction during the World Wars, the Field Spaniel had dedicated fanciers who kept the breed going.

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Despite its contribution to the near - extinction of India's large cats, this Rolls Royce Phantom is a relic of a bygone era of India's history — one where flamboyantly ornate palaces and generally lavish spending were the norm for a small privileged minority.

Despite its value, the breed faced near - extinction in the mid to late 18th century with the collapse of the Scottish nobility after the battle of Culloden and the Jacobite rebellion but was saved by enthusiasts Archibald and Duncan McNeill.