From Cute To Weird, They All Are Rare

“Everything I know I learned fromdogs.” – Nora Roberts

Dog is considered to be the most preferable pet because of its faithfulness and loyalty.They defend their masters at the cost of their life as they form an intense attachment easily. They are adapted to sensing emotions. When someone is in pain, the dog seems to understand and become a good companion. None or less, dog is definitely a man's best friend.

At present, there are about 340 breeds of dogs in the world, varying greatly in size, colour, nature, etc. Some of these breeds are extremely rare to be found. Few of them are -

Stabyhoun

TheStabyhoun is one of the top five rarestdog breedsin the world. It is fromthe Frisian forest area, a region in the southeast and of Friesland.The dog is considered a Dutch national treasure. There are only a few thousand Stabyhouns in existence today worldwide. Stabyhouns make excellent hunting and guard dogs, and they’re also great at catching vermin like moles and rats.

Thai Ridgeback

The Thai Ridgeback is one of only three breeds that has a ridge of hair that runs along its back in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat.This breed was formerly unknown outside Thailand but now it is quite famous in Western world. is a muscular, medium-sizedpariah-type dog with a wedge-shaped head, triangular-shaped prick ears, and a very short, smooth coat.

Bedlington Terrier

Originally bred to huntverminthe Bedlington Terrier has since been used indog racing, numerousdog sports, as well as inconformation showsand as acompanion dog.Known for its curly and pale-colored wool coat, the Bedlington Terrier bears some similarity to a lamb. It is described as a very versatile yet contradictory dog, being both good with children and 'fit to kill any other dog of his weight.'They have powerful swimming skills, comparable to those ofwater dogs

Mudi

Hungarian-born breed is quite the opposite of its name, known for its upbeat and highly-active nature. They are less than a thousand in existence. Pointy-eared with a wavy-haired coat and the unique canine is believed to have originated in the 1800s and naturally developed from crosses between the well-known Pumi and Puli breeds. Encompassing a high-intellect and swift stride, Mudis are often used to herd sheep and cattle, and are additionally praised for making effective watch dogs.

Azawakh

Azawakhs, loyal and passionately protective in nature, are perceived as the most unusual sighthound (the breed of hunting dogs that discover its prey with sight over scent). These dogs weigh between 33 and 55 pounds with a leggy, thin build. They have short coats in multiple colors.

They are very active require activity outside of the home, they love to run!

Lagotto Romagnolo

Often mistaken as a poodle cross, this dog is actually the world’s oldest water retriever. A cute face and an unusual talent combine in the Italian lagotto romagnolo. The dog has a curly, dense coat that sheds off water and keeps its skin dry, and they weigh under 35 pounds. They require some exercise and mental challenge, but they are easily trained and healthy. They are bred to sniff out truffles (the expensive underground fungi of genus tubers).A trained truffle hunter can cost as much as $7,500.

Norwegian Lundehund

Dating back to the Ice Age, the Norwegian Lundehund is recognised as one of the rarest dogs on the planet due to its unique characteristics which aren’t shared by any other breed.The lundehund originates in Norway, where its primary job was a puffin hunter.The lundehund originates in Norway, where its primary job was a puffin hunter.This small breed weighs only 13 to 16 pounds and can climb almost anything. They require a lot of coat care and are heavy shedders.

Otterhound

The large dogs reach 100 pounds and have an energetic and friendly personality, often described as clowns. They have a double coat in a variety of colors and large webbed feet.The British Otterhound is currently the UK’s most Vulnerable Native Breed, with a mere 24 puppies born in the country last year. Recognised for its marvellous mane of hair and entertaining essence, the hound is officially rarer than the white rhino, with less than 1,000 dogs around the world.