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Dog lovers know that each breed has its own characteristics and its own personality that makes it unique. For example, some are as soft as feathers, others are as strong and muscular as bulls, with silky coats or smooth skin that looks like it’s from another planet.
Find out more about some particularly rare dog breeds:
Here are some of the rarest dog breeds. There really is a great variety of dog breeds in the world. Many of them also have special characteristics that make them unique and different from more common breeds.
Some of these breeds can be difficult to find.
In some cases, you may have to travel to other countries to find them. However, discovering these rare breeds is an exciting way to. expand your knowledge of the canine world and appreciate the diversity that is the essence of the canine species.
Tibetan Mastiff :
The Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed of nomadic Himalayan herders and the traditional guardian of Tibetan monasteries. As such, it has been the subject of mysticism since ancient times and has been revered for its physical and mental strength as well as its unique coat.
In general terms, the Tibetan Mastiff The Tibetan Mastiff is a powerful, muscular and well-built dog. In addition, it is characterized by a solemn and serious appearance. This breed combines majestic strength with sturdiness and endurance to do its job in any weather.
It is important to note that the growth of the Tibetan Mastiff is slow. A female is mature at two to three years and a male at approximately four years.
On the other hand, it is an independent and protective breed that can earn respect in its surroundings. She is extremely loyal to her family and territory.
Komondor :
This is a breed of dog Herding dog of Hungarian and Asian origin, descended from the ancient Hungarians who raised cattle as nomads.
His appearance can inspire both respect and fear. Its large, strong body is covered with long, matted fur that never falls out.
His head is covered and his tail is curled at the end.. The coat of this breed is ivory in color and its body looks like a reclining rectangle, almost like a square when viewed in profile.
In addition, it shows great courage and devotion in defending and maintaining its master’s herds, territory, and home. In addition, they attack boldly and quietly and do not allow strangers to enter their territory. He is alert and likes to be constantly on the move, even at night.
Azawakh:
It is an African greyhound, a type of greyhound. A hunting dog characterized by speed and agility. According to FIC information, it is descended from dogs depicted in Saharan cave paintings.
Breeders and hunters then migrated with their dogs to the friendlier areas of the Sahel, where the breed evolved.
The Azawakh Greyhound is slender and elegant, its overall appearance suggesting great delicacy. His musculature and bone structure are visible under the very thin skin. Its body resembles a rectangle with the longest side upright.
In terms of temperament and behavior, this dog is quick, attentive and can be reserved with strangers. However, he is affectionate with people he knows well and at home.
Xoloitzcuintle :
This is a breed of Mexican dog whose origin is very old. In pre-Hispanic Mexico, its meat was considered a delicacy and a symbol of the god Xolotl.
According to tradition, the Xoloitzcuintle was tasked with guiding the souls of the dead to their eternal destiny, which gave him great importance.
The breed became rare and was on the verge of extinction, but the Mexican Federation of Dogs saved it and has used it in its logo since 1940.
The Xoloitzcuintle is a primitive dog that comes in two variants. A hairy dog and a hairless dog. Both types are slender and elegant, with symmetrical bodies and long legs and tails.
The federation adds that hairless Xoloitzcuintle dogs are characterized by incomplete dentition. While the second type has a very short coat. It is a calm and cheerful dog, alert and intelligent, wary of strangers, a good guard and an excellent companion. A breed that is never aggressive.
Bedlington Terrier:
This is a breed of dog that originates from the mining regions of Northern England. It is a small, strong dog that was originally a rabbit hunter.
Besides, despite his appearance as a gentle lamb.he is a terrier in his own right. In general, it can be said that it is a strong and muscular dog, without a trace of frailty or clumsiness.
His head is pear-shaped and he has a soft and gentle expression when he is at rest. It is a very energetic, fearless and self-confident dog with a strong hunting instinct. In addition, he is affectionate and noble, never timid or anxious according to experts.
