🐕 Rarest Dogs Ever – Top 10 Rarest Dogs In The World! 2021

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The rarest dogs are almost unique which makes them particularly fascinating.

Rare breeds are those that:
• reside in a small area,
• unfortunately threatened with extinction,
• newborn breeds.

Now let's look at the top 10 rarest dogs in the world:

10. Lagotto Romagnolo.

Lagotto Romagnolo is an Italian water dog and was used primarily as a hunting dog breed.

Yet today the Lagotto Romagnolo Water Dog is known as the truffle hunter.

9. Bergamasco Shepherd Dog.

The Bergamasco Shepherd is an ancient dog breed originating from the Italian Alps, where it was used to guard sheep.

They are an extremely rare but special dog breed because of its beautiful hair.

8. Griffon Nivernais.

Griffon Nivernais is an old French dog breed that almost became extinct during the French Revolution.

They were owned by French nobles who disappeared during the revolution.

7. Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Rhodesian Ridgeback is a rare dog breed originating in South Africa.

It's unique feature is a stripe on the back that extends along its spine.

Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are very nice and good keepers, but still not recognized by dog owners outside Thailand.

6. Azawakh.

Azawakh is an ancient African dog used as a livestock keeper and hunting dog.

Although their number is increasing, they are still considered to be a rare dog breed that doesn't tolerate well the colder areas.

5. Xoloitzcuintle.

Xoloitzcuintle or Mexican hairless dog is known for having no hair.

They were almost extinct until the 1950s when they returned from oblivion.

Xoloitzcuintle dog is considered a national treasure in Mexico.

4. Nederlandse Kooikerhondje.

The small Dutch dog Kooikerhondje is a working dog that has been used in the past to lure ducks into cages or traps.

These small working dogs were almost extinct during World War II.

However, they have been brought back to life and are gaining in popularity.

Now follows the top 3 rarest dog breeds in the world.

3. Norwegian Lundehund.

Norwegian Lundehund is a small dog breed that originates in Norway.

These are rare dogs that are unique because they have six toes.

Today they are used as friendly and athletic pets.

2. Peruvian Hairless Dog.

A Peruvian Hairless Dog is a rare dog breed that is special in being one of the few non-furry dogs.

The original species has been preserved in the Andean mountains.

Yet Peruvian Hairless dogs did not fare well in cities where people considered them sick and try to exterminate them.

This breed barely survived the extinction and is today considered the national heritage of Peru.

In just a few seconds you will see world rarest dogs ever, ready?

1. Otterhound.

Otterhound is a dog breed whose population is small and the number of newborn dogs is still extremely small.

They originate in England where they were used to hunt otters, which is now banned.

Otterhound dogs are:
• noisy,
• temperamental,
• kind,
• playful,
• friendly.

Otterhound dogs are seriously threatened with extinction and the fact is that they are more endangered than large pandas.

Their number is estimated at only about 600 individuals worldwide.

Yet even on the best days, their population was small.

Today, great efforts are being made to increase their populations and to save them from extinction.

Specifically, these dogs adore owners, children, strangers and even other dogs, so they can be very good pets.

Do you wanna own a dog breed that is rare?

You need to look at the characteristics of individual breeds and if they are suitable for you, adopt a rare puppy and increase their population.

Take care!

Top 10 Rarest Dogs In The World!

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