7 rare but obscure dog breeds

These breeds appeared a lot in fairy tales, but now the number is getting smaller. However, their quality is not controversial.

Along with 7 of the world's most rare and precious dog species, there are only hundreds and even dozens of individuals each. They come from many lands of Asia, Europe and Africa.

1. Stabyhoun Dog: Dutch origin, nickname "dog of the poor"

In the past, poor farmers could not raise many dogs for different purposes such as hunting, keeping the house, working on the farm, etc. However, the Stabyhoun breed appeared and took over all the tasks. stuff. It is extremely talented, can protect the house, catch mice, pull cars.

Stabyhound also swim profusely and easily live well in the cold winter. Moreover, it is a dog friendly to children and other animals, it is rare that it is precious!

2. Pumi Dog from Hungary: Don't be fooled by this cute appearance

Although Pumi puppies are very "cute", they are actually medium-sized sheepdogs, suitable for farming on the farm, not in the narrow house. Because Pumi was extremely sensitive, barking harshly at any strange sound, sound or smell!

Pumi dogs are also very personal and full of contradictions: just wrap their tangerines and want to struggle freely. If the owner does not let her "go" for a walk, Pumi will get angry and run away in the "wild call" immediately.

3. Sapsali dog in Korean legend

For more than 1,000 years, in ancient times, Koreans believed that poodle Sapsali could chase away demons and bring good luck to homeowners. However, it is said that in a Japanese occupation in Korea, Sapsali dogs were wiped out.

By the second half of the 20th century, only about eight Sapsali dogs remained. Later propagated more, but the problem of purebred Sapsali dogs is always controversial. Unfortunately, this breed is very friendly to the elderly and children.

4. Catalburun dog from Turkey: loyal to one owner

This breed is especially from appearance to character. From its appearance, it can be seen that its nose is divided into two very different compartments.

Uncle Catalburn has very few rivals in terms of ability to run fast and have sensitive hearing. At the same time, he only obeyed a single owner, though still friendly with other family members.

5. North Africa's Sloughi dog, pampered all the way

This is a very rare and long-lasting breed in Africa. In 1835, when French General Dumas visited Algeria, he was shocked to see Sloughi dogs.

They wrapped themselves in high-end blankets, wore jewelry, ate fine meat and lived in field tents. Sloughi dogs are always considered by North Africans to be a family member, and they cry when they die. Unfortunately, this breed has gradually disappeared since World War II.

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This breed hybridizes between dogs and wolves, famously intelligent, brave, featured in many Korean fairy tales. In real life, they can hunt big animals together, including Siberian tigers.

Pungsan dogs are extremely healthy in the middle of the mountains and forests, able to live well through the snowy season. However, this breed is too rare and almost exists only in Korea. Recently, Mr. Kim Jong-un gave Korean President two Pungsan dogs as a gift of friendship.

7. Kai Ken Dog: one of the six native breeds protected by Japan

Kai Ken hound (also known as "African Armor" ) is very brave to calm down. It is good to swim and climb trees, often hunting in pairs, can defeat both antelopes and bears.

Kai Ken dogs are loyal to one and only one owner. He does not bother to look at or obey anyone else. The quality of Kai Ken makes it not only a rare pet breed, but also a special piece of the culture of Phu Tang.