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Rare dog breeds

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The Borzoi or Russian Hunting Sighthound is a Russian breed of hunting dog of sighthound type. It was formerly used for wolf hunting; until 1936, the breed was known as the Russian Wolfhound.

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

dog breed, dog wolf hybrid

The Azawakh is a breed of dog from West Africa. With ancient origins, it is raised throughout the Sahelian zone of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. This region includes the Azawagh Valley for which the breed is named. While commonly associated with the nomadic Tuareg people, the dogs are also bred and owned by other ethnic groups, such as the Peulh, Bella, and Hausa. The Azawakh is more related to the Sloughi than it is to the Saluki.

The Affenpinscher is a German breed of small toy dog of Pinscher type. Originally developed as a mouser, the Affenpinscher is now commonly found as a companion worldwide.

The Beauceron () is a herding dog breed originating from the plains of Central France. The Beauceron is also known as Berger de Beauce (, sheepdog from Beauce) or Bas Rouge (, red-stockings).

Bergamasco Shepherd

Icelandic Sheepdog

New Guinea singing dog

The Kuvasz is a Hungarian breed of flock guardian dog. Mention of the breed can be found in old Hungarian texts. They have historically been royal guard dogs, or guarded livestock, but have been increasingly found in homes as pets over the last seventy years. The American Kennel Club includes the breed in the working dog group.

American foxhound

American hunting dog with keen sense of smell

Breed of terrier dog from the UK

Coton de Tulear

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

American Water Spaniel

Spanish breed of dog

English Foxhound

Norwegian Buhund

Japanese breed of dog

Canadian Eskimo Dog

Bracco Italiano

Alaskan Klee Kai

spitz type breed of dog

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

The Eurasier, or Eurasian, is a spitz type breed of dog that originated in Germany through cross-breeding between popular European and Asian Spitz. It is widely known as a wonderful companion that maintains its own personality, has a dignified reserve with strangers, has a strong bond to its family, and is relatively easy to train.

Brazilian Terrier

Irish Water Spaniel

Sealyham Terrier

Clumber Spaniel

Finnish Lapphund

Picardy Shepherd

French dog breed

Norwegian Lundehund

Korean Jindo Dog

dog breed originating from Jindo, South Korea

The Kooikerhondje is a small spaniel-type dog breed of Dutch ancestry that was originally used as a working dog, particularly in a decoy to lure ducks. The breed dates back to the 16th century and makes frequent appearances in paintings from the Dutch Golden Age.

Volpino Italiano

King Charles Spaniel

Polish Greyhound

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Cirneco dell'Etna