7 Rare Dog Breeds
Whether →Labrador, →Chihuahua, or German Shepherd: The popular dog breeds are familiar to pretty much everyone. But what about the rare dog breeds, the lesser-known dogs, that are hardly known to anyone and are rarely encountered due to their rarity? We present to you the 7 rare and thus special dog breeds from around the world.
Azawakh
The Azawakh is a particularly agile appearance among the rare dog breeds, known as a sporty sighthound and active hunting dog. Originating from West Africa, it is still encountered more frequently there, while it is considered a true rarity in Europe. The chance of encountering an Azawakh puppy on our continent is therefore extremely low.
The sensitive, rather suspicious four-legged friend only opens up to its closest companions - truly a sighthound character!
Sloughi
Equally agile and sporty is the Sloughi as a North African sighthound, which with its sandy-colored coat is ideally suited for hunting in the Sahara. This rare four-legged friend also loves spending time with its closest family. Anyone who can meet the need for movement of a sighthound will be very happy with the Sloughi. With its →short coat, the Sloughi is very low-maintenance.
Chinook
A thick coat, a strong body, and unbeatable endurance give it away: The Chinook is not only a new and very rare dog breed, but also an excellent sled dog, primarily used for that purpose. Almost extinct, Arctic researcher A. T. Walden is working to reconstruct the rare dog breed Chinook.
Speaking of rarity! We speak from experience when we say: Such a delicious treat your four-legged friend has rarely seen.
Unsere Nassfuttersorten - die wahren Schlemmermenüs!
Otterhound
The rare Otterhound lives up to its name: It loves water and could spend hours pursuing its calling to hunt in cool waters and on land. The French, rare dog breed was originally also bred for otter hunting. With its very balanced, friendly nature, it is now also winning hearts as a family dog.
Catalburun
The Catalburun from Turkey immediately stands out with its split nose. Due to its extremely rare occurrence, this breed has been preserved through inbreeding, which also brings with it the distinctive recognition value.
But there is more behind this rare sniffer: The few breeders hoped for more success with the dogs' sense of smell, which has already been disproven. Due to the risk of a cleft palate and the low survival chances of the puppies, animal rights activists advocate for controlled breeding of the rare breed.
Did you know that there are food varieties for your furry friend that contain rare meat types? These not only bring a lot of variety to the bowl but are also ideal for dogs struggling with →food allergies.
Canaan Dog
The Canaan is not only considered a very rare dog breed but also one of the oldest in the world. Bred in the Middle East, the Canaan is very alert and clever, which enables it to survive in the wild. Thus, it is known as a "pariah dog," predominantly found in Africa and Asia. However, the Canaan dog is also encountered with humans, where it shows itself as a loyal dog with a strong protective instinct.
Kai Ken
The rare Kai Ken somewhat resembles the Shiba Inu, which also comes from Japan. It is equally dominant and spirited. Its natural hunting instinct makes this rarity among four-legged friends a great partner in nature. In Japan, the dark-furred four-legged friend holds its place as a "monument on four paws."
What is the rarest dog breed in the world?
Due to their rarity, the few specimens of the rare dog breeds are not precisely countable. However, the Azawakh, Otterhound, and Chinook certainly belong to the rarest dog breeds.
