If you’ve ever wondered what the top ten rarest dog breeds are then wonder no more. We’re bringing them to you, today!
Read on…
10) Catalburun – From Turkey, this dog has a split nose (genetically, not from a fight!) and is a fantastic hunter.
9) Mundi – He looks like he just returned from getting a perm at the hairdressers, this dog is Hungarian, super smart and a great hunter.
8 ) Thai Ridgeback – This Asian dog (we’re taking a wild guess and saying…Thailand…) has only been living abroad in America since 1994! Apart from a really cool pet, he is also a wonderful guardian dog.
7)Norwegian Lundehund – He used to live and hunt with the vikings (it’s unknown whether he pillaged or went beserker), which is awesome, but this cute dog used to also be an expert puffin hunter. Now, he enjoys being pampered by people.
6) Carolina Dog – As the name suggests, he is indeed from the American South. But this dog is also known as the ‘American Dingo’ since he’s been genetically linked to primitive breeds like the Australian Dingo.
5) Tibetan Mastiff – A descendant of the ancient Mastiff breeds, this dog lives in the Himalayas. He used to be a fierce guard dog in the high peaks of the mountains, but these days he prefers to enjoy the good life as a family dog.
4) Azawakh – A native of Africa (we’re not sure if he’s from the deepest, darkest part), its rare to find him roaming about in other countries. He looks like a giant Greyhound, and loves a bit of gazelle (not Giselle) hunting.
3) Otterhound – His heritage hails from the 1100s. He was a hunting dog that lost his job in England in the ’70s, when hunting was banned. He is enjoying retirement as a family dog, and enjoys long walks and naps in front of the fireplace.
2) Stabyhoun – Hailing from the Netherlands, he’s a pointer and a retriever and is used as a gun dog. He’s also classed as a national treasure in the Netherlands. And, he’s completely cute, to boot!
1) Chinook – No, we’re not talking about the flying machine of the same name. This noble animal has a fine history of working the wintry landscapes as a sled dog. Now they’re mostly enjoying a hard earned retirement, and hanging about human homes in the guise as beloved pets…
There are plenty more rare dogs. If you know of one you think deserves to be on this list, let us know and we’ll write him up!
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