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10 Rarest Dog Breeds

Recently introduced abroad, the Dutch retriever-pointer breed is rare.

#1 Stabyhoun

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#2 Xoloitzcuintli

The Mexican Hairless Dog, an ancient Aztec breed, is now rare and nearly extinct.

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Dutch hunting dogs nearly went extinct after WWII, but are making a comeback as rare breeds.

#3 Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

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#4 Lagotto Romagnolo

Fluffy Romagna dogs, also known as "truffle dogs" in Italy, go truffle hunting.

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Agility enthusiasts are slowly adopting the Hungarian herding breed Mudi.

#5 Mudi

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#6 Otterhound

"This rare shaggy breed was popular for hunting in mediaeval England and makes a great family pet."

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Until recently, the existence of this extremely rare Thai breed was unknown.

#7 Thai Ridgeback

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#8 Azawakh

Gazelle-chasing, West African sighthounds were not officially recognised by the AKC until 2011.

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These small dogs with six toes and elastic necks were bred to hunt Puffins and are a rare and unique breed.

#9 Norwegian Lundehund