By: Kelly Marshall
Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years and some
breeds have some really recognizable and outstanding features.
While all breeds, by definition, are unique and easily defined
there are some breeds that simply go well past the mark of
being unusual. These breeds often require special care and are
definitely not dogs for everyone.
The following are some very unique or extreme dog breeds from
around the world:
Chinese Crested – this dog can be either with or without hair,
but the more known variety has hair only on the top of the
head, the feet, and the feet. There is also a variety of
Chinese Crested called the Powderpuff that has hair all over
the body. They are a very fine boned dog that only grows to
about 11-13 inches when fully mature.
Ibizan Hound – this is a natural born hunting dog with very
clean lines and abundant energy. The Ibizan has very light skin
tones and pigments, which makes it a very unique looking dog.
They can be up to 27 inches in height and have an amazing
ability to jump from a standstill.
Komondor – one of the most unique looking breeds this huge dog
is covered by masses of ringlets that hang down to the ground.
The hair actually looks like a coat of cords and is almost
totally weatherproof. The Komondor is almost 27 inches at the
shoulders when full-grown and can weight up to 100 pounds. This
coat is always white but may have some cream or buff coloring in
the cords.
Puli – another of the herding breeds, the Puli has a
distinctive long shaggy coat that drops down to the ground. The
outer coat of the Puli will often form cords like the Komondor,
but the Puli can be gray, white, black, or rusty black. The
Puli is usually about 17 inches when full grown.
Scottish Deerhound – this large dog is very gently and
excellent for almost all living arrangements. It is very tall,
almost 32 inches at the shoulders, and has coarse, 3-4 inch
hair all over its body. The Scottish Deerhound has a very
expressive face and is excellent with children.
Shar-Pei – also known as the wrinkle dog, this breed has a
definite physical appearance that sets it apart. The extra
wrinkles on the coat require frequent care and cleaning to
avoid skin conditions, but the breed itself is generally
healthy and adapts well to most living conditions.
There are many other rare or extreme type dog breeds available
throughout the world. If you are considering one of these
breeds be sure to research the needs of the breed and make sure
that you are able to commit to any special environmental
conditions or health concerns that the breed may have. Many of
the miniatures or “tea cup” varieties of the toy dog breeds are
also extremes of the breeds, but these often have a wide variety
of health issues that tend to occur throughout the dog’s life.
As with all breeds always buy from a reputable breeder to
ensure that you get a happy and healthy puppy.
About The Author: Kelly Marshall writes for Oh My Dog Supplies.
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