There is no doubt that the animal world is capable of surprising us every day. This time we are going to make a stop at something that is most peculiar and striking: the rarest (or ugliest) dogs in the world. Although many of the dog breeds that we will show you below are undoubtedly beautiful, it is undeniable that they are also, to say the least, strange.
If you want to know what they are, don't miss this ExpetoAnimal article on the rarest dogs in the world, where we will show you the breeds with their respective photos.
Rare dog breeds
Although there are many dogs with peculiar physical characteristics, on our site we have made a compilation of the rarest dogs in the world.
1. Chinese Crested Dog
The Chinese Crested Dog is, without a doubt and at first sight, one of the rarest dogs that exist. Although specimens with hair can be born in the same litter, the truth is that the most striking of all are those that are born practically hairless, like the one in the image.
As a curiosity, I would like to comment that the Chinese Crested dogs that are born with hair are called powder puff, and they usually have very thick hair. long, smooth and shiny. For some people, the Chinese Crested Dog is also the ugliest dog in the world. What do you think?
two. Bedlington terrier
The coat of Bedlington Terriers makes them resemble sheep. In addition, they are very slender and generally tall, probably because they are a mix of whippets and poodles. Still, they are undeniably pretty.
3. Puli
Also called pulik or Hungarian puli, it is a very curious dog whose eccentricity is obvious, because this dog of Hungarian origin has a peculiar long coat similar to cords or dreadlocks As a curiosity, note that the excellent obedience and intelligence of this breed make them perfect shepherd or police dogs.
5. Navarrese Pachón
As we can see in the image, this breed of dog of Turkish origin is characterized by having a divided snout, product of mutations genetics that were generated over the years by the cross between relative dogs. Today, this division is more pronounced in some dogs of this breed than in others.
6. Chow chow panda
Chow chow panda. panda chow Panda Dogs. Pandogs. There are several names given to these puppies that are so fashionable lately. They are chow chow dogs dyed black and white to look like panda bears.
However, this fashion that is so popular in China has generated a lot of controversy all over the world, since dyeing our pets causes a lot of stress and allergic reactionsboth in the skin, hair, nose and eyes.
7. Viringo or Peruvian hairless dog
As we can see in the image, it is a very peculiar dog at first glance. It is a breed of dog from Peru that has no hair Although it is one of the rarest dogs in the world, it is also one of the oldest, since representations of these dogs have been found in pre-Inca archaeological sites.
8. Basenji
The rarity of the basenji lies not so much in their physique, but in their age. And we are talking about nothing more and nothing less than the oldest dog breed in the world. Also, unlike other dogs, the basenji doesn't bark, instead they make sounds similar to a chuckle or yodeling For their part, females only go into heat once a year.
9. Affenpinscher
Another of the rarest dogs in the world is the Affenpinscher. It is a dog of German origin that is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. In fact, "affen" means monkey in Spanish, and these dogs have a very unique appearance, right? Other people, on the other hand, claim that they resemble the Ewoks from Star Wars. What do you think?
10. Catahoula Leopard
Due to its peculiar coat, the Catahoula leopard is considered one of the rarest dogs in the world. Also known as the American Leopard Dog, it is the official dog of the State of Louisiana. They are extremely loyal dogs who will often pick one member of the family as their favorite.
eleven. Australian Cattle Dog
Also known as the Australian Cattle Dog, it is a breed of dog that receives two names, depending on the color of its coat: blue heeler or red heeler. This is a dog that stands out for its wet-look coat And its coat, by combining different colors, generates that feeling of wet hair or of puppy.
12. Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff
It is about a dog that, due to the density and volume of its fur, resembles a lionIn fact, as is the case with these cats, the males of the Tibetan Mastiff breed have more hair than the females. However, in this breed, the quality of the hair is much more valued than the quantity.
Other rare dog breeds
In addition to the above dog breeds, these are also considered rare:
- Pharaoh hound.
- Thai Ridgeback.
- Azawakh or African greyhound.
- Irish Wolfhound.
- Keeshond.
- Norwegian Lundehund.
- Xoloitzcuintle.
- Finnish Spitz.
- Italian Greyhound.
Mongrel Rare Dogs
In addition to the breeds of dogs mentioned above, it is necessary to make a stop at some mestizo dogs, whose characteristics are the most peculiar.
1. Pomsky
Also known as miniature husky or mini husky, these are dogs that are the product of crossing a husky and a Pomeranian. Its appearance is adorable, usually acquiring the color of the husky and the size of the Pomeranian. However, sometimes specimens are born with the orange color of the Pomeranian, the appearance of the husky and a medium size between both breeds, resulting in a dog similar to a fox
two. Cockapoo
Another of the most popular hybrid dog breeds in recent times is the cockapoo, a mix between a cocker spaniel and a poodle. The main characteristic of cockapoos is that they always look like puppies, even as adults. In addition, they are considered one of the best dog breeds for allergy sufferers, as they shed very little.
3. Bullhuahua
Another of the rarest dogs in the world is the bullhuahua, also known as the french chihuahua, frencheenie or chibull, among others. It is a hybrid dog, a mixture of chihuahua and French bulldog. The most peculiar thing about this dog is that, luckily, does not suffer from the diseases of its original breeds