| Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of | | | | |
| years and some breeds have some really | | | | Puli - another of the herding breeds, the |
| recognizable and outstanding features. While | | | | Puli has a distinctive long shaggy coat that |
| all breeds, by definition, are unique and | | | | drops down to the ground. The outer coat of |
| easily defined there are some breeds that | | | | the Puli will often form cords like the |
| simply go well past the mark of being | | | | Komondor, but the Puli can be gray, white, |
| unusual. These breeds often require special | | | | black, or rusty black. The Puli is usually |
| care and are definitely not dogs for | | | | about 17 inches when full grown. |
| everyone. | | | | |
| | | | Scottish Deerhound - this large dog is very |
| The following are some very unique or extreme | | | | gently and excellent for almost all living |
| dog breeds from around the world: | | | | arrangements. It is very tall, almost 32 |
| | | | inches at the shoulders, and has coarse, 3-4 |
| Chinese Crested - this dog can be either with | | | | inch hair all over its body. The Scottish |
| or without hair, but the more known variety | | | | Deerhound has a very expressive face and is |
| has hair only on the top of the head, the | | | | excellent with children. |
| feet, and the feet. There is also a variety | | | | |
| of Chinese Crested called the Powderpuff that | | | | Shar-Pei - also known as the wrinkle dog, |
| has hair all over the body. They are a very | | | | this breed has a definite physical appearance |
| fine boned dog that only grows to about 11-13 | | | | that sets it apart. The extra wrinkles on the |
| inches when fully mature. | | | | coat require frequent care and cleaning to |
| | | | avoid skin conditions, but the breed itself |
| Ibizan Hound - this is a natural born hunting | | | | is generally healthy and adapts well to most |
| dog with very clean lines and abundant | | | | living conditions. |
| energy. The Ibizan has very light skin tones | | | | |
| and pigments, which makes it a very unique | | | | There are many other rare or extreme type dog |
| looking dog. They can be up to 27 inches in | | | | breeds available throughout the world. If you |
| height and have an amazing ability to jump | | | | are considering one of these breeds be sure |
| from a standstill. | | | | to research the needs of the breed and make |
| | | | sure that you are able to commit to any |
| Komondor - one of the most unique looking | | | | special environmental conditions or health |
| breeds this huge dog is covered by masses of | | | | concerns that the breed may have. Many of the |
| ringlets that hang down to the ground. The | | | | miniatures or "tea cup" varieties of the toy |
| hair actually looks like a coat of cords and | | | | dog breeds are also extremes of the breeds, |
| is almost totally weatherproof. The Komondor | | | | but these often have a wide variety of health |
| is almost 27 inches at the shoulders when | | | | issues that tend to occur throughout the |
| full-grown and can weight up to 100 pounds. | | | | dog's life. As with all breeds always buy |
| This coat is always white but may have some | | | | from a reputable breeder to ensure that you |
| cream or buff coloring in the cords. | | | | get a happy and healthy puppy. |