Labrador, German Shepherd, Poodle … These
Four-legged human friends are known to each of us. But among
a huge number of representatives of the family of canines exist
breeds whose names are known only to professional
dog handlers.
Today we will talk about the rarest dogs in the world, whose
exotic looks invariably attract attention.
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Moody
According to Hungarian documentary sources, shepherd dogs are average
size with wavy “sheep” wool were known in the XVII
century. Officially, the breed was recognized in 1936. Then
determined the standard of the animal: height 40-46 cm and weight 9-13 kg. AT
Russia, there is only one nursery for breeding.
Moody — собаки многофункциональные. They are used for grazing
cattle, and for hunting, and for rescue in the mountains. Representatives
the breeds are human oriented. They have a cheerful disposition,
indefatigable energy and independence, so the future owner should
have experience of training. ATажно! Do not take a puppy into the family with
young children – Moody tend to bark loudly and bite.
Basenji
These white-red dogs have a title not only rare, but also the most
unusual dogs in the world. Four-legged handsome men, bred in Africa,
do not know how to bark. They make sounds like snorting and rumbling, but
the usual yapping you’ll never hear. Zoologists explain this
feature of the structure of the larynx.
The embalmed dogs, like modern Basenji, were
discovered during the excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamen. AT Европе
harmoniously composed animals appeared only in 1905 – the first
individuals were exposed in the zoo of Berlin as wild African
dogs. Basenji growth – 40-43 cm. Dogs are intelligent, independent and
extremely clean. AT России они известны с 1997 года, но
popularity as a pet has not won.
Saluki
The roots of Saluki (the Persian Greyhound) go back to biblical times.
The first images of dogs that look like fine
gazelles were found on the Arabian Peninsula and belong to 3,500
year BC e. Arabs valued graceful animals for their strength and beauty. Have
Salukis considered themselves to be family members in their homeland: they were presented
Only as a gift, the sale was banned. Today, representatives of this
rare breed claim to be the most expensive dog in the world:
The cost of a puppy from a famous Arab kennel is about 10 thousand.
Euro.
Saluki достигают 70 см в холке, имеют поджарое тело и стройные
strong legs. Having decided to purchase a dog of this breed, you must
remember that the animal is not intended for a city apartment.
The Persian Greyhound is a born sprinter, it needs
daily long walks and regular races.
Czech wolf
This dog is called a dog in wolf’s clothing. Breed bred in
Czechoslovakia in 1955 and is a hybrid of the German Shepherd and
Carpathian wolf. The International Federation of Dog Handlers recognized
Wolf in 1999. AT России питомников по разведению не
exists.
Temperament and appearance independent dogs remind their
wild ancestor. ATолчак — мускулистое животное крепкого телосложения.
ATысота в холке кобелей достигает 65 см, сук — 60 см . Haveже с первых
months of life the dog needs the authority of the owner and early
socialization. Canine experts recommend starting a wolf puppy to people
already having sufficient experience in raising service dogs
rocks.
Leonberger
Representatives этой редкой породы — одни из самых больших собак в
the world. ATысота кобеля в холке варьируется от 65 до 80 см, вес
reaches 78 kg. ATеличественные гиганты были выведены в 1846 году с
the purpose of creating a living coat of arms of the German city of Leonberg, the name
which translates as “Lion Mountain”. New breed received
by crossing the St. Bernard and Landser, became the embodiment
nobility and power.
Despite its impressive dimensions, the leonbergers are known as
good-natured and meek animals, genuinely attached to their owners.
They are tactful, intelligent and perfectly trainable.
Today in Europe there are about 8 thousand individuals.
Katalburun (Turkish Pointer)
ATыведенная турецкими заводчиками подружейная собака почти
unknown outside the country. Anatolian hunters appreciate
these beautiful animals for a unique keen sense of smell. By his
the name of the dog is obliged to forked nose lobe (“katal” – fork,
�”Breaker” – nose).
Turkish Pointer is a medium sized animal. His height
makes 60–63 cm, weight – 15–24 kg. A serious look to the dog give
flew and eyes wide apart. The coat is short, hard.
Representatives породы обладают спокойным темпераментом, они искренне
tied to the owner and his family. Katalburuna distinguishes
exceptional performance – already at the age of seven months
puppies are successful in hunting.
Stabihun
Today in the world there are 3,500 dogs of this hunting
breed. ATсе они встречаются только на территории Нидерландов и
Northern European countries. The first puppy stabikhuna was born
in one of Dutch provinces in the middle of the XIX century.
The official standard of the International Dog Handlers Association
1942
Stabihun — пропорционально и крепко сложенная собака. ATысота в
withers – from 48 to 52 cm. The dog has a calm disposition. He is kind
unpretentious, smart and well trained, gets along well with
children and gets on with other pets.
Thai Ridgeback
Powerful animals 52–60 cm tall, with athletic musculature and
steel shims of wool are distinguished by independence and strong
character. They need a firm hand, so do not start
such a friend to people who do not have experience with four-legged
pets.
Thai Ridgeback — одна из самых древних и редких собак в мире,
which is the national breed and pride of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Research archaeologists prove that these dogs appeared about
four thousand years ago. Written mention of the breed dates from
XVII century. Today, officially registered about 2 thousand.
animals, of which 400 individuals live in Russia.
Chongqing
Chongqing происходит из китайской восточной провинции Сычуань, где
representatives of the breed 2 thousand years ago were used as
hunting and guard dogs. Haveже тогда эти животные считались
rarely, only the elite could afford to have Chongqing. Today
buy a puppy outside of the PRC is impossible.
Dogs of the Celestial Empire have a compact muscular torso. ATысота
in the withers of a dog – 40-46 cm, females 5 cm below. Chinese bulldogs
brave, independent, intelligent and disciplined.
Independent and wayward nature implies that the owner
experience of training. ATоспитанием щенка необходимо заниматься с первых
same days of his appearance in the house. AT противном случае пес вырастет
uncontrollable.
Chinook
AT начале прошлого века американский гонщик на собачьих упряжках
Артур Haveолден создал новую породу, скрестив бельгийскую овчарку,
mastiff and husky. AT результате получилось животное мощного
physique unparalleled in transportation on sleigh heavy
freight. ATысота ездового пса в холке достигает 68 см, вес — 41 кг.
Chinook трудолюбив, дружелюбен и уравновешен. He is good at quality
guard and companion for an active person.
AT настоящее время эти собаки являются самыми редкими в the world.
According to the Guinness Book of Records, in 1981 on the planet
there were only 11 individuals. Despite the best efforts of the breeders,
the breed is endangered.