In this article “Rare puppy breeds” we will discuss the 15 rare puppy breeds of the world and their characters. We will also discuss the brief history of these rare puppy breeds.
Rare puppy breeds
Following are some rare puppy breeds:
- Lagotto Romagnolo
- Otterhound
- Azawakh
- Norwegian Lundehund
- Mudi
- Chinook
- Spinone Italiano
- Pumi
- Golden Dox
- Afghan Hound
- Biewer Terrier
- English Foxhound
- Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog)
- Fila Brasileiro
- New Guinea Singing Dog
15 rarest puppy breeds
Following are 15 rarest puppy breeds:
Lagotto Romagnolo
This is one of the rarest breeds of the dog and is often mistaken for poodle cross. This dog breed was used for fetching duck or duck hunting in ancient times. It was a worker dog. This is the world oldest water retriever dog.
Its strong smell, muscular build and waterproof coat help a lot in duck hunting. In recent years this water retriever has been seen hunting truffles. They are small dogs.
This dog breed was about to extinct in the 70s but it was revived by an Italian breeder group who was dedicated to sharing this dog breed speciality outside Italy. This dog is intelligent and very friendly with its owners. Lagotto is playful and is easy to train. Lagotto has excellent sniffing abilities and can sniff and hunt down truffles. This dog breed is very energetic.
You need to be aware of its activity when you take him for a walk. Lagotto is very energetic and can splash in a poodle during a walk.
Otterhound
The British otterhound was used in protecting and hunting the fish industry from pesky otters as its name suggests. When otter hunting was banned in the UK this dog breed slowly became a rare puppy breed. It is a more vulnerable puppy breed in the UK with only 1000 dogs left around the world.
This dog breed is known for its marvellous mane and entertaining essence. This dog breed is even rarer than the White Rhino in the world.
The otterhound like its close relatives the bloodhound has a very calm and cool nature and loves to be a person who enjoys new and exciting scenarios. Otterhound is a very patient dog and is best for a sole owner. They are sensitive and very determined to see threats. They have a nasty habit of playing in the mud.
Azawakh
This dog breed has an excellent sight. This dog breed senses its prey by sight and not by scent. They are sighthounds. They are loyal and protective.
This long-legged breed was found in the Sahel region of Africa where this rare puppy breed was trained to guard nomad’s tepees in desert conditions.
Azawakh share similar characteristics with the Saluki breed of dog and the owner of this dog called him “idii n’ illeli’ which means” sighthound of free people”.
This flaw coated dog breed was brought to America in the ’80s and added to American kennel club in 1997.
Azawakh are comparatively shy around strangers but they are attentive and comforting when under the guidance of a good master or trainer. It is more like a cat breed than dog breed which gives a unique character to this dog.
Norwegian Lundehund
Back in the ice age, this dog breed was very unique because it does not share its characteristics with any other breed of dog. It was found off the island of the Norwegian coast. This dog was developed to hunt down puffin birds along the coastal cliffs. This dog breed has a unique crimson colour coat. Due to its hunting abilities, it develops some of the traits like climbing cliffs very easily, touching his spine due to flexibility of his neck. Moreover, it also develops adjustable ears and each front paw has six toes.
The Spitz species was near to extinction when miraculously the Norweigan breeders saved this species of dog and today it has some members in this world.
This rare puppy breed is known for its loving and affectionate behaviour and will prove the best pet for your home.
Mudi
This breed is quite the opposite of its name. It is very active and was developed in the 1800s with the crosses of Pumi and Pulli breeds.
It has pointed ears and wavy coat and is rarely spotted outside the eastern region of Europe. Only a few of them are left. They are swift and stride and have the high-intellect ability.
This dog breed was used for herd protection of sheep and cattle. It has all the characters of watchdog.
Mudi is the best partner of the person who is active and likes to do wonders. Mudi loves to go outside and explore the world. One of the characters of this rare puppy breed is they cuddle with their owners and show their love in this way.
Chinook
These dogs are ideal family dogs for their love for children. If you keep this dog, surely your child will enjoy it by playing with it. Once there were only 125 members of this breed left in the world. 150 members of this breed are born every year. This dog breed is known for its easy-going behaviour and affection towards his owners and especially kids of the family.
Spinone Italiano
This dog breed was not very famous in America but gained popularity in Europe for its excellent hunting ability. This dog breed points towards the games with their muzzle and can also fetch birds from the water. This dog breed is famous for its activeness and lovable nature towards its owners and family members.
Pumi
It is a very rare breed. What do you expect from the cross of a labradoodle and a koala bear? This Hungarian breed has curly hair and a signature like peaky ears. This dog was trained to guard the sheep and cattle herds. It is very fascinating to see that this dog breed also enjoys his life on the couch.
Golden Dox
This rare puppy breed is not like the other hybrid breed dogs like the puggle or the Goldendoodle. You can easily fall in love with this dog breed. It is a cross between the Golden retriever and dachshund. This dog breed is also called golden weenie or golden dachshund.
You can imagine how much this dog breed is spunky and sweet. A golden Dox also needs a rough time to play and then move afterwards after playing.
Biewer Terrier
You may think that this dog breed looks very familiar with the Yorkshire Terrier. They are probably cousins that are the cause of their resemblance. The Biewer Terrier has a black, white and tan colour and this unusual or unique pattern is because of some recessive gene of Yorks.
It has a child-like personality. It is adorable and loves to play with the owners and the children. They love to play with toys and make new friends.
English Foxhound
This is an exceptional hunting dog breed. This dog sniffed all day to search for the prey. They are very rarely seen as pet animals nowadays. They are taken in by the clubs that form packs of dogs for recreational hunting. They require daily exercise to remain energetic.
Afghan Hound
This dog breed is worth seeing. They have tall stature, flowing locks and wise eyes. They look like a dog royalty and they act like it too. They are very cool against strangers and they sniff their prey by their own without any command. After all, they are hounds.
It is very difficult to take care of their beautiful long hair that is why they are not found in dog parks.
Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog)
These dogs have a strange past. They are companions of Aztecs. They are strange-looking dogs. But by the 19th century, most of them disappeared except the few ones that are left on the mountains. They gained their popularity due to the Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. They helped this dog breed to gain their popularity. Nowadays this Hairless dog is the national pup of Mexico.
Fila Brasileiro
This dog breed is active, aggressive but loyal and cool towards their owners. They are best for guarding and hunting. They have excellent tracking ability. They are wary of strangers and have a protective nature. This dog comes from Brazil. It is very loyal as the Brazilian says ” as loyal as a Fila”. This is a tribute to this dog loyalty of temperament.
New Guinea Singing Dog
This dog is first wild and then makes its way towards domestication and becomes a pet dog. They are famous for their vocalization which sounds like singing. They come straight from New Guinea. These dogs were kept by tribes for hunting animals.
These puppy breeds were at the verge of extinction when someone in history took this responsibility to save them from disasters.
Nowadays many societies are working for the conservation of these rare breeds of dogs. When a breed becomes less important it starts to become in danger and then reaches the verge of extinction.
Conclusion
In this article “Rare puppy breeds” we have discussed the 15 rare puppy breeds of the world and their characters as well as a brief historical background of these rare puppy breeds.
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FAQ; Rare puppy breeds
Frequently asked questions of “Rare puppy breeds” are:
Which dog can kill a lion?
Rottweilers can kill lions. They are extremely active, huge and self-confident dogs. They have a lot of energy and are very aggressive.
What dog breed has killed most humans?
Pitbulls have killed the most human beings in the U.S. This dog breed is responsible for killing almost 284 people over 13 years of period. The percentage of fatalities is 66%.
What is the least popular dog?
Following are the top 10 least popular dogs:
- English Foxhound.
- Harrier.
- Chinook.
- American Foxhound.
- Bergamasco Sheepdog
- Norwegian Lundehund
- Sloughi
- Cesky Terrier
- Spinone Italiano
- Pumi
What is the cutest dog ever?
Following are cutest and the prettiest dogs ever:
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Siberian Husky
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Beagle
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Golden Retriever
- Yorkshire Terrier
Is there any dog that can beat a pitbull?
Rottweilers are the dogs that can beat pitbulls. Rottweilers are more intelligent, larger in size and more powerful and aggressive than the pitbulls. They can tear off the flesh of the pitbulls in no time.
Can a Doberman beat a pitbull?
It depends upon the situation. In the real world, the pitbull has the advantage of beating doberman because this dog breed is trained to fight. In other ways, the doberman is faster and smarter than a pitbull in the ring. doberman is trained to capture human beings and not to fight dog fights.
References
https://www.petplan.co.uk/pet-information/blog/rare-dog-breeds/
https://www.dailypaws.com/living-with-pets/pet-compatibility/rare-dog-breeds
