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Super Rare Dog Breeds That You Might Never Have Heard of Have Been Photographed All Around The World

Sophia
by Sophia
1 Jul 2018

Dog lovers are constantly on the lookout for new dogs to adopt, and they are often inclined to pick up a stray and take it home. Some boyfriends know that when their girlfriends have money, nothing can stop them from bringing a new doggie home.

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We've seen this all over the internet with the various funny memes that people have created. However, there are still wonderful and interesting dog breeds out there that most people don't even know about.

We refer to them as rare dog breeds that are not available or may not even exist in some parts of the world. I'm not suggesting you go out and find them to bring them home, even though some of you might just do that, and I am at the top of that list.

For now, we simply want you to be aware of these magical creatures that we hold so dear to our hearts! 

Mudi

Life expectancy: 12 to 14 years

Origin: Hungary

Temperament: Intelligent, athletic, and lively

Why you should care: Their fur is incredibly soft and fluffy, and did we mention absolutely stunning?

Waiting for the (foot)ball 😂😀⚽ . . . . . #dog #pet #animal #hungarian #mudi #happy #fun #sheparddog #sweetlove #beautydog #mylove #mudisofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #hungariandog #hungary #budapest #wonderfull #cifra #puppy #mudiwoof #mudisofig #puppyoftheday #dogslife #springfun #summer #summerfun #maythemudibewithyou #mudiwoof #magyareb

A post shared by Fabulous life of a mudidog (@mudiwoof) on Jul 5, 2018 at 4:00pm PDT

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Those eyes! I can't even!

#dannythemudi Fyller 3 år i dag ❤️ #birthday #bursdag #mudisofig #mudisofinstagram #cutepuppy #dogphotography #merle #merledog #puppy #mudi

A post shared by Hilde Ingebrigtsen (@hildebrixen) on Jul 8, 2018 at 7:52am PDT

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Turkish Pointer

Life expectancy: 10 to 13 years

Origin: Turkey

Temperament: Loyal, calm, and athletic

Why you should care: They have unique noses that look like they are flaring all the time!

Çok ayran gönüllüyüm. Gene aşık oldum.. :D #catalburun

A post shared by Hobi Olarak Gene Yap (@hobiolarakgeneyap) on May 8, 2017 at 2:07am PDT

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Norwegian Lundehund

Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years

Origin: Norway

Temperament: Quick, alert, and very protective

Why you should care: They resemble tiny baby foxes; do we need to explain any further?

Nu är Zoom hemma igen. Resultatet av dagens undersökning är irriterade tonsiller. Samt 2 grässtrån i en ficka på den högra. Behandling med Metacam i 10 dagar framöver. #norwegianlundehund #norsklundehund #lundehund #zoom #puffindog #valp #puppy #malinsupermagic #supermagic #dogmodel #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #k9 #hundar #dogs #tonsiller #metacam

A post shared by Malin (@malinsupermagic) on May 26, 2017 at 8:38am PDT

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Just look at that curly tail!

* Follow my instagram if you love 😍 norwegian lundehund : ➡ @we_love_norwegian_lundehund 👫 #Love to tag? Please do!⤵ * . . . . #Credit: @akselexplorer #dog #we_love_norwegian_lundehund

A post shared by Catherine (@we_love_norwegian_lundehund) on Jul 7, 2018 at 6:50pm PDT

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Leonberger

Life expectancy: 8 to 9 years

Origin: Germany

Temperament: Loving, gentle, and friendly

Why you should care: It's like owning a miniature horse that loves to cuddle and drool on you.

Get your sketchbook, we’ll wait. #Ralph #Frank #insta_dog #dogsandpals #cutepetclub #petstagram #dailybarker #leonberger #dogs_of_world_ #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinstaworld #buzzfeed #sendadogphoto #bestwoof #a_dogsworld #dogs_and_pups_daily #insta_dogs #dogs_of_instworld #dogscorner #buzzfeedanimals #furrendsupclose #pupdoggydog #ruffpost #dog_features #sniffandbarkens #worldwendy #dailypawwoof #moderndogmagazine #poshpamperedpets

A post shared by Ralph & Frank Cannavale (@ralphslife2) on Jul 9, 2018 at 5:05am PDT

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Apparently, they love taking showers as well.

Enjoying the human shower more than the dog shower 💦💦🐶🤷‍♀️

A post shared by Kiki The Leonberger (@tzatzkiki_) on Jul 8, 2018 at 4:47pm PDT

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Karelian Bear Dog

Life expectancy: 11 to 12 years

Origin: Finland 

Temperament: Brave, cautious, and independent 

Why you should care: The ears! That's all I'm saying!

#kaski #karelianbeardog #karjalankarhukoira #söpöliini 💗#hauvavauva #jättikorva

A post shared by Sonja (@sompppu) on Jul 7, 2018 at 3:45am PDT

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Oh, and the eyes that look through your soul.

My dog looks like #dobby with his ears 😂 #karelianbeardog his ears are making their way up!

A post shared by Samantha Jegenjan (@vikingarr) on Jul 5, 2018 at 6:41pm PDT

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Icelandic Sheepdog

Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years

Origin: Iceland

Temperament: Cheerful, friendly, and inquisitive 

Why you should care: They are soft and squishy, and they can protect you against polar bears, maybe?

Boys 😂 💙 #icelandicsheepdog #islanninlammaskoira #gladur #turnukan

A post shared by Jonna (@lunudottir) on Jun 30, 2018 at 1:20pm PDT

They look like really good hunters as well, so you will never go hungry.

A post shared by Aldur (@isfalletsaldur) on Jul 8, 2018 at 11:38am PDT

New Guinea Singing Dog

Life expectancy: 15 to 20 years

Origin: New Guinea 

Temperament: Independent, aloof, and intelligent 

Why you should care: It's a dog that can sing, people!

Greetings from Koga. Just got back from the vet and I must admit he did so well in the car. Rode very quietly and curiously today and enjoyed laying on my hand with gentle affection. #newguineasingingdog #ngsd

A post shared by Chepi - Kyber (@primitivepuppypair) on Jan 11, 2018 at 8:21am PST

Just take a look at this.

Spanish Mastiff

Life expectancy: 10 to 12 years

Origin: Spain

Temperament: Self-assured, affectionate, and noble

Why you should care: Noble steeds that are large and incredibly smooshy!

Stop by today and try our new #FlavorOfTheMonth 🙌💞🍩 #Horchata flavored #MiniDonuts 🏡🍸🐕 lovingly known as the #SpanishMastiff 💖 #AustinEats #LittleLucys

A post shared by Little Lucy's (@littlelucys) on Jul 8, 2018 at 8:43am PDT

Such a good boy!

#dogsofinstagram #puppy #puppylove #dog #dailydog #puppylife #doglover #doglove #happydog #instagramdogs #dogs #spanishmastiff

A post shared by Lupita, la de la Revolución (@revolutionlupita) on Jul 8, 2018 at 4:39am PDT

Swedish Vallhund

Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years

Origin: Sweden

Temperament: Watchful, friendly, and energetic

Why you should care: They are little corgis mixed with the well-known wolf-like Husky.

*Throwback* On our evening walk in Hokitika we went to the Hokitika Gorge. Have you ever seen such a beautiful blue river?!! It's so unreal...unbelievable! It was one of our favourite locations. There were barely some people there...which is understandable, when we arrived we made the mistake and left the door from our car open for a few minutes, the car was absolutely full with sandflies within this short moment! Luckily we always had an insect repellent in the car! (The 2 most important things when you travel around NZ are insect rebelled and sunscreen! Always carry those with you! 😅) We had to keep moving all the time otherwise we would have been full with sandfly bites! We were so exhausted after the easy walk as we had to do some slick ninja moves to get rid if the sandflies. . . . . . . 🔹7.5 months🔹Hokitika Gorge, NZ

A post shared by Inuki 👹 (@inukis.adventures) on Apr 29, 2018 at 5:23am PDT

Look at those cute footies; I just want to kiss them!

"Throwback to when I first learned "down". ______ 🔹8 weeks🔹Wellington, NZ

A post shared by Inuki 👹 (@inukis.adventures) on Nov 16, 2017 at 2:11am PST

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Life expectancy: 10 to 14 years

Origin: USA, Louisiana

Temperament: Loving, independent, and gentle 

Why you should care: Uh, they look like leopards! And those eyes, wow!

Top of the mountain.

A post shared by Maple (@lilmaplepup) on Jul 8, 2018 at 4:34pm PDT

They also like to show you how big they can open their mouths. They love showing off!

Sleepy puppy yawn 🤩🤗 . . . #zeus_thecatahoula #catahoulasofinstagram #catahoulalove #catahoulacur #catahoulaleopard #catahoulaleoparddogsofinstagram #catahoula #catahoulapuppy #catahoulasofig #catahouligan #catahoulapuppies #catawhat #happypup #happypuppy

A post shared by zeus_thecatahoula (@zeus_thecatahoula) on Jul 5, 2018 at 10:54am PDT

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Life expectancy: 10 to 14 years

Origin: Canada

Temperament: Loving, outgoing, and patient

Why you should care: Their fur is prettier than anyone else's on earth.

Woohoo it’s the #weekend everypawdy! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 . . . . . . . . #ducktoller #tollers #tollersofinstagram #novascotiaducktollingretriever #novascotiaducktoller #novascotiaducktollers #twotollers #dog #ilovemydog #cutedogsofinstagram #nsdtr #dailybarker #thewoofdaily #tollersofinsta #dogsofadelaide #pupsofadelaide #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #weeklyfluff #instapuppers #littleriverduckdog #retrieveraddiction #two_tremendous_tollers #thegreatoutdogs #campingwithdogs #hikingwithdogs #hikingdogsofinstagram #dogsthathike

A post shared by • Hazel and Maple • (@two_tremendous_tollers) on Jul 6, 2018 at 3:40pm PDT

Literally the prettiest dog I have ever seen!

Puppy fever 😍😍😍 ahhh Baby Maple 😍 . . . . Just found this old photo 😱 This photo was taken on a very old camera of my Dad’s so excuse the quality haha 😆 . . . . . . . #ducktoller #tollers #tollersofinstagram #novascotiaducktollingretriever #novascotiaducktoller #novascotiaducktollers #twotollers #dog #cutedogs #ilovemydog #cutedogsofinstagram #nsdtr #dailybarker #funpetloveclub #thewoofdaily #tollersofinsta #adorablepuppy #officialpuppyfeature #dogsofadelaide #pupsofadelaide #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #weeklyfluff #theweekoninstagram #instapuppers #littleriverduckdog #retrieveraddiction #two_tremendous_tollers

A post shared by • Hazel and Maple • (@two_tremendous_tollers) on Jun 13, 2018 at 12:58am PDT

Kooikerhondje

Life expectancy: 12 to 14 years

Origin: Netherlands

Temperament: Agile, affectionate, and intelligent

Why you should care: Want to have a dog that looks like Lady and the Tramp? Well, here you go!

The prettiest princess B. 👑 #kooikerhondje #kooiker #npdd

A post shared by Kooikerhondjes Braam & Casper (@criterionkooikers) on Jul 8, 2018 at 5:00pm PDT

Ahhhh! I'm dying of cuteness!

#kooikerhondje #kooikerhondjepuppy #kooikerhondjedog #kooikerhondjegirl #kooikergirl #cutepuppy #dog #puppy #forest

A post shared by Bessidy Kooikerhonje (@bessidykooikerhondje) on Jul 8, 2018 at 10:00pm PDT

Stabyhoun

Life expectancy: 13 to 14 years

Origin: Netherlands

Temperament: Calm, devoted, and obedient

Why you should care: They have a pitch-black head and a spotted body! It can't get any more unique than that!

Little sand-nose enjoying the beach. ❤️ So many new things to eat!! #stabyhoun #stabijhoun

A post shared by Stabijhouns Mette&Wanda ⭐ (@stabijmette) on Jul 8, 2018 at 1:15pm PDT

They tend to look bored a lot.

Posing for the camera. 😍 #stabyhoun #stabijhoun

A post shared by Stabijhouns Mette&Wanda ⭐ (@stabijmette) on May 8, 2018 at 8:49am PDT

Swedish Lapphund

Life expectancy: 12 to 14 years

Origin: Sweden

Temperament: Lively, kind, and affectionate

Why you should care: They look like black bear/husky hybrids that just want some love time!

Ey, how r you doing? #ossietheswedishlapphund #svensklapphund #swedishlapphund #morpelappenskennel #soontwoyearsold

A post shared by ossietheswedishlapphund (@ossietheswedishlapphund) on May 22, 2018 at 12:18pm PDT

OH MY GOODNESS!!

Relaxing morning! #Bailey #swedishlapphund #lapphundsofinstagram

A post shared by Tyra (@swedishhuskygirl) on Jun 29, 2018 at 2:31am PDT

Chinook

Life expectancy: 13 to 15 years

Origin: USA, New Hampshire

Temperament: Calm, friendly, and dignified 

Why you should care: Blonde German Shepherds that stick their tongues out!

#derp #derpyface #chinookdog #ilovemydog

A post shared by Eileen O (@youluckygirl) on Jul 28, 2015 at 6:09pm PDT

Love me now!

Now for some ridiculously cute puppy pictures!!! These are 1 month old #chinookdog puppies that we played with yesterday. Sweet dreams 💕

A post shared by Eileen O (@youluckygirl) on Jul 23, 2017 at 8:45pm PDT

Finnish Spitz

Life expectancy: 12 to 14 years

Origin: Finland

Temperament: Vocal, playful, and happy

Why you should care: They look like short-haired Pomeranians. Enough said!

Hanging with @etrain410 since my humans left me again. She’s the best and I get to hang out with CodyLou #finnishspitz #foxdog

A post shared by Scout (@scoutimuskdog) on Jul 1, 2018 at 11:04pm PDT

So precious!

Terve! Minä olen Mila. Olen tullut naapurimetsämiehelle kaveriksi monen vuoden odottamisen jälkeen. Hymyillään kun tavataan. #suomenpystykorvat #suomenpystykorva #finnishspitz #finskspets #mila

A post shared by Suomenpystykorvat (@suomenpystykorvat) on Apr 26, 2018 at 8:49am PDT

Kuvasz

Life expectancy: 10 to 12 years

Origin: Hungary

Temperament: Protective, clownish, and patient

Why you should care: It's a very big Labrador that loves being funny and pranking people!

Na én asszem' rádörrentek egy pipára.. 😌 #debora #szivaros #jumbone #goldenretriever #kuvasz #kutyafuluszerelem #washandvauujpest #washandvauújpest

A post shared by Debora 🐾🐾 "Debi" (@kutyafuluszerelem) on Jul 8, 2018 at 2:56am PDT

Such a cutie pie!

😊😊😊#dog #puppy #kuvasz

A post shared by Dalma Bódai (@dalmabodai) on Jul 6, 2018 at 1:28am PDT

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