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