The vast majority of our domestic dogs, even such as Labrador, Great Dane and Chihuahua have more in common than different … this is the number of fingers, hair, genetic traits and historical background.
However, there are several dog breeds in the world that, considered to be dramatically different from most other dogs due to a specific physical characteristic or unique genetic traits. Are you intrigued? Then read on about the seven most unusual dog breeds with unique and inimitable traits.
Leopard dog katahula
Leopard dog Katahula is one of the most unusual dogs you may never have heard of! It is considered that Katahula’s appearance has not changed for several thousand years. The dog was highly regarded by the American Indians for its hunting abilities. The most unique feature of the leopard Katahula is the ability to climb trees, which no one can boast another breed of dog!
Hairless Chinese Crested Dog
A Chinese crested dog comes in two flavors: with hair, and without. The bare version almost certainly has the most unusual appearance in the world, with its bald body and a small amount wool over the eyes, on the limbs and on the tail. Hairless version Chinese crested dog occurred as a result of genetic anomalies, and most puppies in their litter will contain different variations of hairless and fluffy dogs. In naked options, unlike their fluffy siblings are also often lacking in full a set of premolars. Hairless Chinese Crested Dog also enjoys dubious reputation, being recognized as “the ugliest dog in the world”.
Norwegian moonhund
Norwegian lundehunds at first glance may seem quite ordinary dogs, but they have a number of unusual features! They have unusual joints in the neck and shoulders, which allow them to reach their backs with their nose, and all four they can practically put their paws on the “twine”!
They are also able to consciously close their ear canals with using ear cartilage to prevent water or dirt from entering them. These dogs are excellent swimmers and climbers, and have historically been used for the extraction of dead ends, arranging their nests on the islands and in crevices of rocks.
Bullets
Bullets definitely cause a stir wherever they go or walk! A distinctive feature of these dogs is their coat, which naturally formed into dreadlocks. These dreadlocks are absolutely not permeable, and wool never falls out in them, therefore bullets regular trim required. Bullets are highly regarded as a shepherd dog in Hungary where dogs of this breed stand significant amounts of money; sometimes their cost reaches annual average shepherd’s wages!
The unpronounceable Xoloitzcuintle
Xoloitzcuintle is a hairless dog that has one of the richest pedigrees. These dogs originated in times ancient aztecs in mexico where their mummies and earthenware were found figures dating from 5000-3000 BC Xoloitzcuintle is very rarely seen outside your own country. In view of his unusual appearance, these dogs are often mistaken for some strange animals that have nothing with dogs in common!
Carolina dog
The Carolina dog may seem spitz-like in appearance dog, but the secret of this unusual breed lies in its genetics. This dog is believed to be one of the oldest breeds in the world. Carolina dog has common genetic traits with Australian dingo, and rock paintings depicting her as believed to have a history of many thousands of years. Carolina dog considered a primitive breed of dog that was not completely domesticated, so as a pet it can be seen extremely rare and only among the most experienced dog lovers.
Peruvian Inca Orchid
at first glance, the Incan Peruvian orchid may seem looking like a completely naked version of a Chinese crested dog, but these breeds are completely unrelated. Folklore in their native Peru says that if you hug the Peruvian orchid, it can save a person from stomach problems and many other minor diseases. These dogs do not drool when they choke, and their tongue remains inside the mouth, what is their hallmark. They also have excellent sense of smell, and can be used to search for truffles and other rare and expensive mushrooms!
