10 Unique Dog Species In World

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10 Unique Dog Species in the World

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Dogs! They’re known worldwide as man’s best friend as the saying goes. And historically speaking, they’ve been there in books, movies, wars, for rescue missions, as show dogs and as companions for children and adults alike. Small or large, athletic or lazy, and some being tiny enough to fit in your handbag! Most people love dogs, and some of the most unique ones have qualities and looks you might never have imagined. So that’s why we’re here today! We’re counting down the top 10 unique dog species in the world. So let’s get started, shall we? We can’t wait to show you...

Number 10: This dog makes it to the tenth spot for our countdown and we’re super impressed by its uniqueness. Powerful with good bone, the Tibetan Mastiff is a strong, well-built dog with a fairly long, thick (double coat with undercoat) and a bushy tail which curls over at the back. Light on their feet with ingenious speed, but can appear slow and deliberate when walking. Giant in size, as you can see. They can be black, black and tan, brown, shades of gold, or grey and grey with gold markings. Some may have white on the chest and toes too. They can have tan markings on the muzzle, above the eyes, the lower part of the legs and on the tip of the tail. The weight of the Tibetan Mastiff is between 121 to 176 pounds. What an impressive species!

Number 9: You can see this dog at the ninth spot for the countdown and whoaaa what a beauty! The Bergamasco is a muscular, heavy-boned herding dog with a large head and a thick tail that hangs down to the hock and curves slightly upward at the end. The entire dog is covered with an abundant coat that forms mats. The Bergamasco is compact in its profile but is just slightly longer than it is tall. The Bergamasco’s characteristic feature is its unique coat, made up of three types of hair. The coat forms flocks which are strands of hair weaved together creating flat layers of felted hair or loose mats which cover the dog's body and legs, and also protect the dog from weather and predators. The hair on the head is typically long and hangs over the eyes.

Males stand at 23½ inches, while females are usually 22 inches, measured at the withers. Males weigh between 70 and 84 pounds. Females weigh between 57 and 71 pounds. The Bergamasco is an alert, observant and patient dog breed with good self-control and balance. This breed is suited even as a guard and companion dog. The Bergamasco establishes a very close bond with its owner. Aggressive or overly shy behavior is a fault if seen in his breed though.

Number 8: The eighth spot goes to this unique pooch who hails from Finland. The Finnish Spitz barks a lot. That’s the first thing you should know about this breed actually. The unique species was developed to bark and that’s what it does, and very well too. He or she uses many different sounds to communicate, and “talking” to you will be an important part of his or her life. Get this dog only if you are willing to teach him when it’s okay to bark and when it’s not. On the plus side, the breed makes an excellent watchdog and will always let you know if someone is approaching the house or something out of the ordinary is going on. This intelligent and highly trainable dog responds well to positive reinforcement techniques such as play, praise and food rewards, but is an independent thinker. Don’t expect unquestioning obedience from him and you won’t be disappointed. Keep training sessions short and fun so he doesn’t get bored.

Number 7: At number 7, we have this amazing find, a breed synonymous for its unique look. he Norwegian Lundehund is a small, rectangular Spitz type dog. The Lundehund has a great range of motion in its joints, allowing it to fit into and push itself from narrow passages. Dogs of this breed are able to bend their head backwards along their own spine and turn their forelegs to the side at a 90-degree horizontal angle to their body, much like human arms. They have pricked, upright ears that can be folded shut to form a near-tight seal by folding forward or backward. The Norwegian Lundehund is a polydactyl, so instead of the normal four toes per foot, the Lundehund normally has six toes, all fully formed, and they are jointed and muscled. Some specimens may have more or fewer than six toes per foot, but this is then outside the breed standard. The outercoat is very dense and rough with a softer undercoat. This rounds out our number 7 spot in the countdown.

Number 6: At spot number 6 we have this amazing and unique dawg. The Pharaoh Hound has a remarkable personality characterized by an immense joy of life. It hails from Egypt originally. Intelligent and affectionate, this doggy takes life as it comes and enjoys clowning around for his people, the owners.