While some of the most common breeds are labrador retrievers, beagles and poodles, we bet you haven’t heard of these rare and often quirky dog breeds from around the world.
1. Dandie Dinmont Terrier: This adorable terrier is a Scottish native and is known for not only their short, long body but also their trendy ‘top knot’ hairstyle.
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- 1. Dandie Dinmont Terrier: This adorable terrier is a Scottish native and is known for not only their short, long body but also their trendy ‘top knot’ hairstyle.
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- 2. Saluki: Tall, thin, with amazing hair the Saluki are the canine worlds version of a super model. It’s no surprise that this attractive dog known as the Royal Dog of Egypt and is one of the oldest domesticated breeds on the planet.
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- 3. Bergamasco Shepherd: This unusual Italian beauty has been used to herd animals in the Italian alps for ages. Known for their felted coat, the Bergamasco has three different types of hair to create this unique look.
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- 4. Azawakh: This handsome breed may not look tough but their home turf is the African desert. Not only a loyal guard dog they are used to hunt gazelle and other animals in the wild.
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- 5. Peruvian Hairless Dog: This ancient breed of dog was the pet of Incan kings and is most known for being, you guessed it, hairless.
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- 6. Wirehaired Viszla: A variant of the increasingly popular Viszla, these shaggy coated hounds are sure to make an impression.
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- 7. Swedish Vallhund: Often confused for a ‘condensed husky’, this Swedish dog was made famous by Vikings. Otherwise known as a “viking dog”, they were best at herding animals and catching vermin.
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- 8. Tibetan Mastiff: Big and beautiful, these dogs can weigh up to 160 lbs. They are meant for herding and general guard dog purposes.
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- 9. Russian Toy: This pint size breed wasn’t really known outside of Russia until 20 years ago. Their most charming trait are their large furry ears.
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- 10. Mudi: This versatile Hungarian farm dog is a quiet, simple dog with a lot of good looks.
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- 11. Caucasian Ovcharka: This jumbo dog found anywhere from Georgia to Armenia can weigh as much as 200 lbs and are best at guarding live stock.
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- 12. Pumi: Pumi are a Hungarian general farm dog, noted for their thick curly coat and high set (rabbit like!) ears.
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- 13. Czechoslovakian Wolfdog: The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, otherwise known as the Czechoslovakian Vlcak is a relatively new breed. It was bred out of German Shepherds and Carpathian wolves, so that the dogs would be tame like German Shepherds but have the stamina of wolves.
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- 14. Thai Ridgeback: Virtually unknown outside of Thailand until recently, the Thai Ridgeback is a sturdy dog known for the thick ridge of hair down their back.
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- 15. Lancashire Heeler: A distant relative of the Corgi the Lancashire Heeler is a pleasant companion, with an upbeat personality. Originating from the UK these dogs are loved for their stout size and big character.
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