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