Rare Breeds of Dog

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1. This breed of dog is about the size of a German Shepherd, with the black and tan markings of a Rottweiler or a Doberman Pinscher. It is recognizable by its double dewclaws. Hovawart Dutch Shepherd Beauceron Eurasier

2. This black and white dog with a spitz-like appearance (pointed ears and curled tail) was developed in Finland for big game hunting. Spanish Water Dog Drever Karelian Bear Dog Trigg Hound

3. There are four breeds of the Belgian Shepherd dogs. Three of them are common enough in America to be recognized by the AKC. These are the Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael), the Belgian Tervuren, and the Belgian Malinois. The fourth is still considered a rare breed in America. This is the Belgian __________? Kishu Mallorquin Laekenois Bretagne

4. This dog is also known as the Miniature Australian Shepherd, and that's precisely what it is, a smaller version of the Australian Shepherd. It is a very versatile dog that is involved in many activities. Californian Shepherd Dog Picardy Shepherd Dog North American Shepherd Dog Estrela Shepherd Dog

5. This dog was created in the 1900's out of Rottweilers, Giant Schnauzers, Great Danes and Airedale Terriers. The goal of these breedings was to create a rugged, all-purpose terrier who could survive harsh winters. Dutch Farm Dog Central Asian Shepherd Dog Black Russian Terrier Anglo-Français

6. This dog was developed in the southeast US to herd and control cattle, hogs, and anything else that was needed of him, including being a guard dog. He has also been the star of several movies. Drever Batard American Bulldog Podengo Pequeno

7. This dog was developed in Mexico, before the time of the Aztecs, and is best known for his lack of hair. Unlike the Chinese Crested dog, which is also called hairless but has long tufts of hair on the head and legs, this dog only has small traces of hair on the top of his head. Fred Mayan Hairless Dog Xoloitzcuintli Toltecian Hound

8. This large dog, usually of a grayish color, is characterized by it great masses of skin, especially around the head and the dewlap. It is speculated that he may be related to the ancient Roman breed, the 'Molossian', which was an aggressive dog used in wars. Norbottenspets Neapolitan Mastiff Grand Basset Bleu Gascogne Bracco Italiano

9. This is a smallish dog, but incredibly tough. Bred to be a sheepdog, he can work for hours without tiring. They often have to work by themselves, relying on their own wits and brains to handle the stock. Australian Kelpie Slovensky Cuvac Black Forest Sheepdog Verelade

10. This amazing dog was originally created around the 1500s to hunt puffins in the tiny caves along the cliffs. Amazingly flexible, he can bend his head entirely backwards, touching the top of his head to his back. He also has at least six toes on each foot, and has the ability to close his ears to keep water out. Finnish Spitz Norwegian Lundehund Braque Dupy Wachtelhund

11. There are four types of setters, even though only three are recognized by the AKC: the Irish setter, the English setter and the Gordon setter. What is the fourth setter? English Black and Tan Setter Irish Red and White Setter Scottish Orange-Ticked Setter French Brush Setter

12. This coonhound is descended mainly from English foxhounds and French dogs, such as the Grand Bleu de Gascogne. He is known for his 'cold nose,' or the ability to follow old trails in the pursuit of raccoons. Redbone Coonhound English Coonhound American Coonhound Bluetick Coonhound

13. The ancestors of this breed came from the boar hunting dogs of Germany, when their owner moved to America. Settling in North Carolina, he used his dogs to hunt bears. Treeing Walker Coonhound Hygenhund Haldenstovare Plott Hound

14. This medium sized dog had the unique job of prancing and playing on the shorelines, sometimes disappearing and then quickly reappearing from view. These actions roused the curiousity of the waterfowl, who came to investigate this strange sight. The dog's master shot them when they were in gun range, and the dog would retrieve them. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Greenland Breccelverg Dog Foxy Goose Dog Icelandic Heron Retriever

15. This large dog was developed from the Newfoundland, St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, among others. The dog was created in the 1840s by Mayor Heinrich Essig to look like the lion that was on his city's crest. The dog is a tawny lion color. Pyrenean Mastiff Leonberger Munsterlander Karst Shepherd

16. This breed is not really a breed in the true sense. While it is, in some respects, a very young breed, it is also a very old breed, having been developed for centuries as gold prospecters and others bred their dogs, looking for the fastest, strongest and those with the best endurance. In fact, this dog consists of many past strains of sled dogs, some extinct, such as the Aurora Husky, the Mackenzie River Husky, the Huslia Husky, and Indian dogs. Alaskan Husky Alaskan Klee Kai Canadian Eskimo Dog Greenland Dog

17. This is a sighthound, resembling the greyhound in some respects. It is an ancient Moroccan breed that some people have argued is only a smooth coated Saluki. It once hunted everything from desert hare, to gazelle to hyena to ostrich. Today it hunts for its master and protects his herds by hunting the jackal. Hungarian Greyhound Sloughi Berner Laufhund Spanish Greyhound

18. This dog is a pariah (a tame dog gone wild) who resembles the dingo. It can make a good pet, but it is still partly a wild dog. Their most distinct feature is their melodious voice. New Guinea Singing Dog Tibetan Canary Dog Australian Woopali Dog Calypso Wild Dog

19. This dog is one of the oldest American breeds, developed in the 1700s for hunting deer and 'herding' the wild and dangerous cattle and pigs. He is well known for his mottled coat, and often one or both eyes will be blue. Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog North American Mountain Cur Culax Deerhound Black Mouth Cur Dog

20. This dog is a rare breed only in the sense that it is not accepted by the AKC, as it quite popular as a pet. However, it is recognized by the American Rare Breed Association and the United Kennel Club. A breed known as the American Staffordshire Terrier is recognized by the AKC, and many people (although this is debatable) say they are the same breed. This breed is a true family dog, loyal to its family and a devoted pet. However, it has lately gotten a bum rap in the media because of bad owners. Pudelpointer Boston Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier Tennessee Treeing Brindle Dog

21. This dog is also known as the French Mastiff. He is orange in color, and has the largest head of any dog. He is probably descended from the dogs that accompanied Roman and Macedonian armies throughout their marches. He was later used as a bullfighting dog for the amusement of people at circuses. Dogue de Bordeaux Braque de Franco Cane Corso Bolonko Britagne Mastiff

22. Cousin to the Maltese, both of the breeds are descended from similar stock. Similar to the Maltese and Bichon Frise, this dog is a small, white companion dog. This small dog was once a popular court dog in Italy. Volpino Italiono Kyi-Leo Italian Spaniel Bolognese

23. This Hungarian breed was descended from the Puli, but lost its distinct corded coat when outbred to other dogs, such as the Pomeranian or poodle. He was originally bred for herding cattle. Pumi Kupi Mudi Ludi

24. This American terrier is descended from many imported terriers as well as whippets, Italian greyhounds and beagles. Sometimes known as "Feists," they were popularized by President Teddy Roosevelt. There is also a hairless variety that appeared in a litter in 1972. Rat Terrier Cesky Terrier Squirrel Terrier Patterdale Terrier

25. Finally, this breed is no longer rare, but only a few short years ago it was listed as the rarest breed in the world. Today it is a popular pet throughout America. It was originally bred for fighting, its loose skin allowed it to 'slip out' of another dog's grip. Answer: (he's funny looking)