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Rare Breeds of Dogs---Pets

By: Warren Wong

When you look at a list of the number of dog breeds that exist you will be astonished at the numerous types of dogs there are in the world. There are also rare breeds of dogs, which means that there are not very many of these dogs. Some of these rare breeds are:

- Aidi. This is a Moroccan dog breed that is used to guard flocks of sheep and goats. This dog weighs about 50 pounds and stands just under two feet tall at the shoulders. Its body is lean and muscular covered by a thick coat that allows it to withstand cold temperatures. The head of this dog looks somewhat like that of a bear but it is in proportion to the rest of the body. It has amazing tracking and scenting abilities and because it is very protective, it makes a great guard dog.

- Barbet. This is a medium sized French water dog. This is a hypoallergenic dog that does not shed dander like other breeds. The dogs can be black, grey, fawn , brown, white or mixed colors. Grey and white are rare colors in this breed and those with mixed colors cannot be registered because this is considered a fault. They are excellent companions because of their friendly temperament and they are very easy to train.

- Canadian Eskimo Dog. This is a breed of Arctic dog from the Canadian North. This dog is very powerful and is imposing to look at. The ears are erect and triangular and it has a small feathery tail. Females of the species have a finer coat than the males. The coat is very thick and dense and is thicker around the neck area, looking somewhat like a mane. These dogs are built for hauling large loads and although they are not fast, they do travel at a steady pace.

- Dingo. Although these are seen as wild dogs of Australia, they are bred as domestic pets. They do not have an odor and can be trained quite easily. They are available only in Australia and it is illegal to take them out of the country.

- Dutch Shepherd. This is a jack-of-all-trades dog that has powerful muscles in spite of its medium size. There are three varieties of this breed ?long-haired, short-haired and rough-haired, with the rough-haired dogs being the rarest of the breed. All the varieties have a woolly undercoat in colors in the range of gold and silver although there are blue-grays and salt and pepper colors.

- Jagdterrier. This is a working terrier from Germany used for hunting. These dogs are black with tan or reddish color markings on the muzzle. The coat can be wiry or smooth. Females usually weigh between 16 and 18 pounds and males of the species are heavier weighing between 19 and 22 pounds. Although they do make good pets, they are hunting dogs that seek out prey.

- Lowchen. This is one of the rarest dog breeds in the world. The head is short and wide with lively eyes. It is a very friendly dog that is often seen in dog shows. Its active and playful, which makes it a good dog for families with children.

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