27 Exotic Dog Breeds You Won't See In Your City. #3 Is Huge
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These unusual dogs have such interesting histories and it doesn't the fact that they're totaly adorable doesn't hurt.
1. Löwchen
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Their name translate to "little lion" in Germany and they are one of the rarest ogs on the planet.
2. Slovensky Cuvac
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These muscular dogs are used to defend flocks of animals in Slovakia.
3. Leonberger
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This massive dog is a cross between a Newfoundland, St. Bernard and a Pyrenean Mountain Dog.
4. Brussels Griffon
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Griffons are extremely rare today. When they could be found in Belgium they were used for hunting rodents.
5. New Guinea Singing Dog
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The dogs lived in isolation for 30,000 years and were only discovered in 1950.
6. Catahoula Leopard Dog
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These dogs were bred for hunting and herding.
7. Karelian Bear Dog
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These Finnish dogs are actually bred to hunt bears.
8. Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog)
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This dog has existed for more than 3,000 years and can be traced back to ancient Mexico.
9. Czechoslovakian Vlcak
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These dogs are a cross between wolves and German Shepherds.
10. Lancashire Heeler
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Heelers are supposed to be descendents of Corgi's and Manchester Terriers.
11. Portugese Water Dog
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These dogs were bred off the coast of Portugal and help fishermen catch fish. They also acted as couriers between boats.
12. Bergamasco Shepherd
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These dogs don't shed and require little maintainene due to their heavily matted coats.
13. Grand Basset Griffon Vend?en
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Grand Bassets helped French aristocrats hunt and are 50% longer than they are tall.
14. Bedlington Terrier
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These dogs are actually bred to kill rats and fight other dogs.
15. Chinese Crested
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Chinese cresteds only have hair on their tails, heads and feet.
16. Russkiy Toy
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Russkiy's are very similar in appearance and size to Chihuahuas.
17. Bouvier Des Flandres
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The Belgian-bred dogs are known for their loyalty to humans.
18. Catalburun
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These dogs are very rare. They're one of only three breeds that have split noses.
19. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
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These diminutive dogs were used to hunt rodents and badgers because of their short legs.
20. Swedish Vallhund
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These viking dogs were bred to guard homes and catch vermin. They also have a surprisingly loud bark.
21. Saluki
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Saluki's ae one of the oldest breeds on the planet. Many were even mummified with their pharaohs.
22. Otterhound
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These were bred in the UK to hunt otters.
23. Neapolitan Mastiff
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These dogs weigh about 150 pounds and serve as police dogs in Italy.
24. Tibetan Mastiff
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These fluffy pups worked to protect Tibetan homes and monasteries.
25. Caucashian Shepherd Dog
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These dogs weigh in at 110-200 lbs and are used to protect livestock and their owners from bears and wolves.
26. Swedish Lapphund
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These dogs are incredibly rare. There are only 5-10 in the U.S.
27. Mudi
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These herding dogs are known for being very intelligent and powerful.
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