There are thousands of dog breeds. In this article we are discussing the most rarest top 20 dog breeds.
1. Tibetan Mastiff
The
Tibetan Mastiff is huge in size and noble in bearing, known for a “solemn but
kind expression” and an impressive double coat. Its aloof, watchful, and
independent nature makes the Tibetan Mastiff an excellent guardian breed but a reluctant
participant in organized activities like obedience.
2. Swedish Vallhund
Swedish Vallhunds are
athletic dogs, excelling in obedience, agility, tracking, herding, and flyball,
in addition to traditionally being a farm dog used for herding. The “small,
powerful, fearless” breed comes in a variety of colors and with a variety of
tail lengths, from bobtail (no tail) to a full curl tail.
3. Bedlington Terrier
Known for its curly and
pale-colored wool coat, the Bedlington Terrier bears some similarity to a lamb.
But this breed is much more athletic than it appears, traditionally used for
racing and to catch vermin. Its graceful build aids in speed and endurance.
4. Finnish Spitz
This agile and
hardworking breed resembles a fox in many ways. The Finnish Spitz features
erect ears, a dense coat, and a bushy tail, appearing in a range of colors from
pale honey to deep auburn. The breed is known for its intelligent expression
and brisk movement.
5. Otterhound
As its name implies, the
massive Otterhound is very capable in the water. The scent hound has webbed
feet and a rough, double coat, which also makes it a great hunter on land.
Otterhounds excel as pets too, being inquisitive, boisterous, and amiable.
6. Norwegian Lundehund
With six toes on each
foot, prick ears that it can control at will, and the ability to tip its head
backward to touch the backbone, the Norwegian Lundehund is unlike any other
breed. Its unique build helped it excel at Puffin hunting, but it also makes an
“easy-to-live-with” pet.
7. Chinook
The name Chinook means
“warm winter winds” in Inuit, and its double coat keeps it comfortable in the
cold. The Chinook originated in New Hampshire as a drafting and sled-dog racing
breed, combining the power of a freighting dog and the speed of lighter racing
sled dogs.
8. Catahoula Leopard Dog
The often multi-colored
or spotted Catahoula Leopard Dog is believed to be the first dog bred in the
United States. It was named after Catahoula Parish in Louisiana and was
traditionally used to hunt wild boar.
9. Peruvian Inca Orchid
The Peruvian Inca Orchid
has been around since before AD 750, and today it remains an uncommon but
treasured pet. The “agile, smart and swift” breed is good at hunting and lure
coursing as well. But its most notable quality is that it is sometimes
hairless, with skin that appears in a variety of colors.
10. Thai
Ridgeback
The Thai Ridgeback was
previously unknown outside of its country of origin, but it is now gaining
popularity elsewhere. What makes it most unique? A ridge of hair, growing in
the opposite direction of its coat, running along its back. Only two other
breeds have the same feature.
11. Azawakh
This West African
sighthound makes a fiercely protective companion and guardian, and an extremely
intelligent lure courser. The breed is elegantly built and features a short
coat in a wide variety of colors and markings.
12. Lagotto Romagnolo
Hailing from the Romagna
sub-region of Italy, the Lagotto Romagnolo was named as a lake dog and
traditionally used as a gun dog. Its most interesting occupation, though, is
truffle hunting.
13. Mudi
This Hungarian herding
dog is as active as it is versatile. It makes a talented hunter, rodent
exterminator, herding dog and flock guardian, but as a pet the Mudi is happiest
when given long walks or jogs and a large area in which to run free.
14. Stabyhoun
The Stabyhoun comes from
Friesland, a province in the Netherlands, and today there may be fewer than
4,000 in existence. Stabyhouns make excellent hunting and guard dogs, and
they’re also great at catching vermin like moles and rats.
15. Karelian Bear Dog
The Finnish Karelian
Bear Dog is one of the top 10 most common breeds in its home country.
Originally used for hunting and as a watchdog, it has quick reflexes and a
fearless nature, and is still popular with big-game hunters.
16. Carolina Dog
Also known as the
American Dingo, the Carolina Dog actually started out as a wild and free
roaming dog. It was discovered in the cypress swamps of the Southeastern United
States around the 1970s, and is now bred in captivity.
17. New Guinea Singing Dog
The New Guinea Singing
Dog gets its name from its unique vocalization, but the once-wild breed gets
its reputation as an excellent companion from its intelligence and physical
ability.
18. Catalburun
Possibly because of
severe inbreeding due to their rarity, the Catalburun is one of the only dogs
in the world featuring a split nose and suspended ears. They were originally
bred for hunting in Turkey.
19. Fila Brasileiro
The Fila Brasileiro is
believed to have origins in a number of breeds like the Mastiff and Bloodhound,
which could explain its large bones, loose skin and smooth coat. The working
breed is known for its tracking ability, but also for its sometimes aggressive
temper.
20. Telomian
The Telomian is the only
known Malaysian breed to live elsewhere, but originally it was bred by the
Orang Asli indigenous people to catch vermin. Because the Orang Asli built
homes on stilts to stay safe from dangerous animals, Telomians developed an
unusual climbing ability.
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