20 - Barbet
The name “Barbet” comes from the french word “Barbe”, meaning beard. As one of the original water dogs they excel in flushing game out of watery vegetation. The breed has made an impressive recovery from near extinction.
19 - Dandie Dinmont Terrier
As part of the Terrier group its special skills include catching otters and badgers. Originating in Scotland these little “dandies” happen to be the only dog breed named after a fictional character.
18 - Bergamasco
Interesting fact about the Bergamasco, its coat contains dog hair, goat hair and wool that create their trademark grey felt like mats on their body. After about the age of one the mats set and he will only need about one to three baths a year with zero brushing. They are a herding dog that originated in the Italian Alps where you can still find them today.
17 - Bedlington Terrier
The Bedlington Terrier was named after a mining town in England where it was used to hunt down vermin in the mines. Despite its less than intimidating appearance they have a long standing reputation for being extremely tough dogs with powerful swimming skills and incredible endurance.
16 - Briard
These large ancient herding dogs are originally from France and faced possible extinction during the first world war. They were put to use is all sorts of different facets, from messenger to finding wounded soldiers on the field. They have a predisposition to blindness which is a bit ironic considering the natural lay of their hair.
15 - Borzoi
Borzoi is a Russian adjective that means fast and these are dogs are fast. They are sighthounds, hunting by sight and not scent. Hunters used to test their Borzois on wolves, releasing two or three of them when a wolf was sighted. A male Borzoi can easily reach one hundred pounds, so two or three together was no match for the wolf. “Wolf Trials” are still being practiced today with Russian sight dog breeds in their native country.
14 - Affenpinscher
The Affenpinscher is an extremely old German breed dating back to the seventeenth century. The name actually comes from the a word in German meaning monkey or ape. Part of the toy group, they were originally bread to kill rodents and have even been nicknamed “the devil with a mustache”.
13 - Peruvian Inca Orchid
Thought to have mystical properties this breed has been noted on many ancient ceramics dating back to 750 A.D. Obviously they are intolerant to extreme weather but their hairlessness does not mean that they are care free. The skin must be tended to in order to prevent clogged pores.
12 - Afghan Hound
Said to be aloof and dignified this sighthound definitely stands out in a crowd. The Afghan hound has been casted in many featured films as a bit of dimwitted character. That may just be type casting considering many have labeled them as difficult in obedience training.
11 - Japanese Chin
In Japan the Japanese Chin is strictly regarded as a companion dog and always has been. Once Japanese royalty discovered the breed they were designated for only those of royal blood. The Chin has many variations and some say that is because each royal house had its own breeding standards.
10 - Komondor
This Hungarian livestock guardian is a powerful breed and is actually considered a Hungarian National Treasure. The Komondor is extremely muscular under that large coat and a male can get up to 140lbs. They have to have muscles to carry around the heaviest fur out of any other dog breed. This canine has a truly remarkable coat, able to protect it from a wolves' bite and taking up to 3 days to dry after a bath.
9 - Pekingese
The “Lion Dog” originated in China and is an ancient toy breed. Its name refers to the city of Peking in Beijing, home to the Forbidden City. There the Chinese Imperial court royalty highly regarded the pekingese as a lap dog and companion dog. Also on the list of proud pekingese owners are Chinese Buddhist Monks and Chinese princes.
8 - Chinese Crested
Although its name seems to suggest its origin it’s actually believed to have originated in Africa going by the name of the African Hairless Terrier. It wasn’t until the 1950’s that the true line of Chines Crested began with Debora Wood’s “Crest Haven” kennels. With its long toes, pointy teeth, flowing hair from its crown, and human like skin it’s no wonder this toy breed is a real head turner.
7 - Neopolitan Mastiff
Also known as the Italian Mastiff this dog can weigh in a whopping 160 lbs and were at one time trained to bait bulls, jaguars and bears. Because of their fantastic appearance they have been seen in some larger than life feature films, i.e. Fang in Harry Potter. Despite their somewhat lazy appearance they are exceptionally intelligent and independently minded.
6 - Azawakh
This African sighthound was breed to hunt gazelle and hare at speeds up to 40 miles per hour. It was also breed as a guard dog. They prefer to work in packs and their intricate systems speak to their ruggedness and intelligence.
5 - Scottish Deerhound
The Scottish Deerhound is a sighthound dating back further than recorded history and weighing about 100 Ilbs. They can not outrun their smaller counterparts, the grey hound, on a smooth surface but they can however outrun them on rugged terrain. A deerhound can successfully take down a red deer in minutes. They have been used in Australia to track and hunt wild boar and kangaroo.
4 - Black Russian Terrier
Developed in Russia as a military working dog the males can reach up to 140 lbs at full maturity. It is said that many different breeds make up the Black Russian Terrier such as the Newfoundland, Giant Schnauzers and the Airdale Terrier.
3 - Cesky Terrier
The Cesky Terrier was created to hunt in the forests of Bohemia and first came to USA in the 1980s joining the AKC in January of 2004. It remains one of the top 6 rarest dogs in the world.
2 - Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of the world's oldest herding breeds. There is actually an old folktale starring a Cardigan Welsh Corgi and an ancient dragon. One of the reasons for their low to ground appearance is to ensure their safety in the event of cattle kicking up their hind legs. They can even hold their own as a guard dog and compete in agility trials.
1 - Xoloitzcuinti
Commonly referred to as the Mexican Hairless the Xolo has been a native to Mexico for over 3,000 years. It was common knowledge in Aztec culture that your soul could not pass through the underworld without your Xolo. These dogs were sacred in the eyes of the Aztecs. In fact Xoloti was the name of a God that made the dog and it was believed that the Xoloitzcuinti was a gift to man.
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