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