mydiamond Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Let's see how many of you have heard of these beauties before... #1 Cirneco dell'Etna The rare Cirneco dell’Etna has a fascinating history: She's believed to have descended from dogs left behind by the Phoenicians along the coast of Sicily. Depictions of the breed appear on Sicilian coins minted as early as the 3rd century B.C. She's named for Sicily's Mount Etna, and silently hunted rabbits, hares and even birds in her native Italy. This dog is a spectacular jumper, so be prepared to install a high yard fence and watch what edibles you leave out on the counter  a short baby gate isn't going to keep this canine from traveling to where she wants to go. With her thin coat and bony body, the Cirneco isn't built to handle extremely cold weather; you'll also need to watch for muscle and toe injuries from running. #2 Peruvian Inca Orchid When Spanish conquistadors invaded Peru, they stumbled across strange, hairless dogs lounging in orchid-scented homes. They named them "perros flora," Spanish for "flower dogs." Called the Peruvian Inca Orchid in English, this physically sensitive breed comes in hairless and coated varieties. The fur of the coated dogs comes in many lengths and textures, and some canines have a narrow patch of hair atop the head, not unlike a mohawk. The hairless dogs require moisturizing lotion, dog-safe sunscreen and some kind of sweater in the winter. Peruvian Inca Orchids are also emotionally sensitive, so use positive reinforcement and kind words in training. #3 Pumi The energetic Pumi is a Hungarian herding breed who loves to work. From competing in agility competitions to simply lounging on the couch, this dog is down to do whatever you want to do. The Pumi grows to between 22 and 30 lbs., and requires daily exercise, like jogging, hiking or chasing tennis balls. You can care for his beautiful corkscrewed coat at home with biweekly combing, but remember not to blow-dry his gorgeous locks  air-drying will do the trick. Pumik (plural for Pumi) are typically reserved around strangers, but warm up quickly. They get along well with children and other pets if raised with them. The breed also has a tendency to herd ducks, cats, other dogs and, if you can believe it, people. #4 Chinook (a website states that this is the rarest breed in the world) Bred as a versatile sled dog, the friendly Chinook is best known for his love of children. His name means "warm winter winds" in the Inuit language, and he lives up to it. He excels at mushing, hiking, sledding and skijoring, a winter sport in which a person on skis is pulled by dogs. The breed sports a thick, tawny-colored double coat that sheds lightly every day. He also wears drop or prick ears, but you won't be able to tell which until he's 4 to 6 months old. In 1927, a team of 16 Chinooks, including the first dog in the breed (whose name was "Chinook") accompanied Admiral Richard Byrd on his first expedition to Antarctica. #5 Wirehaired Vizsla. WIREHAIRED The history of the Wirehaired Vizsla remains somewhat mysterious, because many records of his existence didn't survive World War II. Development of the breed began in the 1920s in the Austria-Hungary region by hunters and falconers who wanted a different version of the Vizsla, the national dog of Hungary. They bred a dog with the hunting qualities of the original Vizsla, but added a heavy, dense wire coat so the dog could better withstand cold winters. Aside from coat texture, the Wirehaired breed is a bit taller and more laid-back than her Vizsla cousin. She has a high drive to please, and some call her a "Velcro dog" because of how she sticks to her person. Whether you want her to hunt waterfowl or work as a therapy dog, your wish is her command. So, these babies here are currently struggling to be recognized by the AKC.Gotta admit, guys these breeds are truly eye-catching and I would LOVE to see one in real life if you have encountered one (in real life) please share your experience source: http://www.vetstreet.com/14-dog-breeds-youve-never-heard-of-but-will-soon?WT.mc_id=cc_yahoo%3B14_breeds_dont_know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PnkFlyd204 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Wow... very interesting breeds. Thanks for posting. I learned something today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 so the chinook is basically a husky?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 so the chinook is basically a husky?? LOL! You can say that weird isn't it? We're husky lovers, husky owners and husky worshippers but we don't even know that our very own breed has a cousin that has the "rarest dog breed in the world" label! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 btw the Pumi is my personal favorite LOL how cuuuuuteeeee first impression on the breeds: Cirnecco: What a weird Pharaoh Hound Peruvian: oversized Chinese Crested???!!! Pumi: AAAWWWW Chinook: so THIS is what huskies reincarnate to O_O Wirehaired Vizsla: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 btw the Pumi is my personal favorite LOL how cuuuuuteeeee first impression on the breeds: Cirnecco: What a weird Pharaoh Hound Peruvian: oversized Chinese Crested???!!! Pumi: AAAWWWW Chinook: so THIS is what huskies reincarnate to O_O Wirehaired Vizsla: id have to say that the "chinook" is my fav, looks sort of like a lab but does stuff a husky does, crazy how we never heard of these dogs huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 id have to say that the "chinook" is my fav, looks sort of like a lab but does stuff a husky does, crazy how we never heard of these dogs huh? the labs and the huskies must have had a secret conspiracy against the world's economics... Good way to create a rare breed with high price tag, eh? Rare GORGEOUS breed that is! Evil dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 the labs and the huskies must have had a secret conspiracy against the world's economics... Good way to create a rare breed with high price tag, eh? Rare GORGEOUS breed that is! Evil dogs! yeah true, i wonder how much one of them chinooks would go for, id say some crazy money would pass hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 yeah true, i wonder how much one of them chinooks would go for, id say some crazy money would pass hands Between $800 and $1k. The UKC doesn't recognize at present any breeders outside of the US for this breed so it would likely be in addition to whatever importing costs there are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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