10 most exotic dogs on the planet

Dogs are always considered to be close friends of humans, so you might think you know all about dogs. However, the truth is not so true. Here is a list of 10 dogs you may have never seen.

1. Puli dog

The unique Puli dog has a tightly woven natural curl that makes the dog look like a mop. The hairs will grow and touch the soil if the owner does not cut. However, these thick plumes help it not get wet and reduce pain when being hit.

These clever and vivacious dogs can be trained to shepherd. In Hungary about a thousand years ago, the price of a Puli could be equivalent to a year of income for a shepherd. Scientists do not know where the Puli dog originated. There is evidence that the breed is over 6000 years old.

2. Xolo hairless dog

Xoloitzcuintli hairless dog (also known as Xolo dog) is not only strange because of its hairless skin, but also in its long neck, bat ears, round eyes, and shiny body. They have existed for a long time and come from Mexico. Even Xolo dogs are made by ancient Aztecs as sacred animals.

As a purebred deer, Xolo dogs are healthier than other dogs. However, this dog must avoid the sun and need to bathe regularly to avoid burning skin or pimples.

3. Lundehund six-toe dog

The Norwegian Lundehund dog has many physical characteristics different from other dogs. One of them is that each of its feet has 6 fingers. In addition, the shoulder and neck bones are very flexible, which allows the dog to spread all four legs to the ground on either side. Its ear canal can also be automatically sealed to prevent dirt and water from entering. It swims very flexibly and has the ability to climb rocky outcrops.

All of these characteristics make Lundehund dogs an interesting hunting dog in Norway; They were originally trained to hunt seagulls. Once there was a time when they were almost extinct, in 1963 only 6 Lundehund were still alive, but now the Lundehund species have reached at least 1500 animals.

4. Chinese crested dogs

This unique looking dog almost always won the ugliest dog tournament on the planet in dog beauty contests. The reason is because their bodies are hairless except for a crown on the top of the head that looks like a crest, a tail in the tail and a little in the toes.

Hairless, their skin is very sensitive and needs protection when outdoors. If you want to breed Chinese crested dogs as a pet dog, you need to bathe and apply lotion regularly to prevent it from drying out your skin or infection. Although they are called Chinese crested dogs, scientists think they are not of Chinese origin.

5. Catahoula climbing dog

Catahoula leopard dogs are unique in that they have the ability to climb trees to hunt prey. It is believed that this is one of the oldest dog breeds in North America. Its number one great hunting ability has always been praised by American Indians. This breed is named after its origin, Catahoula region in Louisiana state, USA. Catahoula dogs are very strong, can be trained into hounds, police dogs or family fun.

6. Neapolitan Mastiff giant

The Neapolitan Mastiff's monstrous body is an average of 70 kg and 0.8 m high. It's easy to associate this breed with the dog Fang in Hagrid's hut in the forbidden Forest in Harry Potter.

The Neapolitan Mastiff used to participate in war in Roman legions. They were wearing sharp armor, then ran straight to pierce the enemy horses' belly. After World War II, they were almost extinct. This very rare barking dog can protect the family very well.

7. Bedlington Terrier

This cute animal that looks like a sheep is actually a dog named Bedllington. They have pear-shaped heads, triangular ears and curly hairs like wool. Because the feathers are short, they can scour all places and are very good hunting dogs.

8. Small lion 'LowChen'

This dog is often called the " little lion ", is one of the rarest and most expensive dogs in the world. They often have long hairs and are very smooth, the back of the body is not hairy. The LowChen Dog is very friendly and smart.

9. The Bergamasco Dog

These dogs have twisted braided hairs that look like big fish scales. This set of scales is actually made up of three very different and very warm fur types.

10. Affenpinscher monkey dog

This small dog is called the Monkey Dog not only because of its appearance as a primate but also in its ' fuss ' personality.