What dog breed is the ugliest?

Though many types of dogs have tried to claim the title of Ugliest Dog, there's one breed that stands alone in producing the most unsightly canines: the Chinese crested. Since the beginning of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest in the 1970s, the winner has been either a purebred or part Chinese crested at least 22 times.
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What is the ugliest dog look like?

Top 16 Ugliest Dog Breeds
  • Whippet. Long and lean like an awkwardly lanky teenager, the Whippet has a distinctive silhouette and a disproportionately small head. ...
  • Chihuahua. ...
  • 14. Japanese Chin. ...
  • Affenpinscher. ...
  • Shar Pei. ...
  • Bedlington Terrier. ...
  • Caucasian Mountain Dog. ...
  • Pug.
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What is the weirdest looking dog?

What Are the Strangest-Looking Dogs?
  • Bedlington Terrier.
  • Puli.
  • Chinese Crested.
  • Shar-Pei.
  • Norwegian Lundehund.
  • Neapolitan Mastiff.
  • Affenpinscher.
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What is the creepiest dog?

Scariest Dog Breeds: 20 Different Breeds That Keep Criminals Away
  • Rottweiler.
  • Doberman Pinscher.
  • American Bully.
  • Caucasian Ovcharka.
  • Great Dane.
  • German Shepherd.
  • Belgian Malinois.
  • Newfoundland.
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What is the meanest dog?

International Dog Day 2020: 6 most dangerous dog breeds in the...
  • American Pit Bull Terrier. 1/6. American Pit Bulls are one of the most dangerous dogs and have been banned by many countries in the world. ...
  • Rottweiler. 2/6. ...
  • German Shepherd. 3/6. ...
  • American Bulldog. 4/6. ...
  • Bullmastiff. 5/6. ...
  • Siberian Husky.
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Top 10 Ugliest Dogs and Dog Breeds in the World



What's the ugliest thing in the world?

  • The blobfish was crowned the world's ugliest animal in 2013 — a title it still defends today.
  • But drop this fellow 9,200 feet below sea level, and the water holds up all that flab like a push-up bra, making the fish a little more handsome.
  • Between the skin and the muscles is a lot of fluid.
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Which dog is the cutest?

The top 20 cutest dog breeds in the world, ranked according to...
  • Schnauzer. 59.01%
  • Leonberger. 58.99%
  • Cavapoo. 58.79%
  • Springador. 58.69%
  • Siberian Husky. 58.48%
  • Bernese Mountain Dog. 56.76%
  • Old English Bulldog. 56.30%
  • Bloodhound.
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What are the top 10 most ugliest dogs?

Here is our list of 10 of the ugliest dog breeds.
  • American Pit Bull Terrier.
  • Griffon Nivernais. ...
  • Épagneul Pont-Audemer. ...
  • Scottish Deerhound. ...
  • Pug. ...
  • Bulldog. ...
  • Neapolitan Mastiff. ...
  • Chinese Crested Dog. A Chinese crested dog is a great option for those who have allergies. ...
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What is the most expensive dog?

The Tibetan mastiff is the most expensive dog in the world. The breed stands at at least 26 inches shoulder height and typically weighs more than 100 lbs. Known to sell for at least $7,000 per puppy, a Chinese businessman made headlines when he bought a 1-year-old Tibetan mastiff for $1.9 million.
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What is the smartest dog?

  • Border collie. According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man. ...
  • Poodle. ...
  • German shepherd. ...
  • Golden retriever. ...
  • Doberman pinscher. ...
  • Shetland sheepdog. ...
  • Labrador retriever. ...
  • Papillon.
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What breed of dog is the rarest?

5 of the World's Rarest Dog Breeds
  1. Norwegian Lundehund. Dating back to the Ice Age, the Norwegian Lundehund is recognised as one of the rarest dog breeds on the planet due to its unique characteristics, which aren't shared by any other breed. ...
  2. Lagotto Romagnolo. ...
  3. Azawakh. ...
  4. Otterhound. ...
  5. Mudi.
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Who is no 1 dog in world?

Every year the American Kennel Club releases our ranking of the most popular dog breeds based on AKC registration statistics for the previous year. The Labrador Retriever holds the top spot, and this friendly favorite has been No. 1 since 1991.
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What is the best family dog?

Here's a list of dogs that tend to make the best dogs for kids and families:
  • Labrador Retriever. ...
  • Poodle. ...
  • Irish Setter. ...
  • Vizsla. ...
  • Newfoundland. ...
  • Bull Terrier. ...
  • Beagle. ...
  • Bulldog. For a devoted, patient pup that's sure to act affectionately towards kids, the Bulldog is your go-to breed.
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What is the best looking dog?

Ahead, check out the most stunningly beautiful dog breeds you'll love to own.
  1. Siberian husky. Siberian husky | Lisa_Nagorskaya/iStock/Getty Images. ...
  2. Cavalier King Charles spaniel. Cavalier King Charles spaniel | Carmelka/iStock/Getty Images. ...
  3. Pomeranian. ...
  4. Golden retriever. ...
  5. Papillon. ...
  6. Chow chow. ...
  7. Bichon frise. ...
  8. Doberman pinscher.
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What is the lamest animal?

Top 10 Laziest Animals
  • Opossum.
  • Hippopotamus. ...
  • Python. ...
  • Echidna. ...
  • Giant panda. ...
  • Nurse shark. ...
  • Cuckoo. ...
  • Pygmy bluetongue lizard. The pygmy bluetongue lizard is incredibly elusive and was at one point thought to be extinct. ...
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What is the 2nd ugliest animal in the world?

World's ugliest animals
  • The naked mole-rat. This rat has little use for hair or for eyes. ...
  • The blobfish. What is that? ...
  • The axolotl. Imagine never growing up! ...
  • Titicaca scrotum frog. ...
  • The proboscis monkey. ...
  • The kakapo. ...
  • The dugong.
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What is the ugliest animal in 2022?

The society asked the public to vote for their favourite. The blobfish eventually won by almost 10,000 votes. The bizarre creature lives off the coast of south-eastern Australia and Tasmania, at depths of between 600 and 1,200m, where atmospheric pressure is several dozen times higher than at sea level.
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What's the easiest dog to train?

6 DOG BREEDS THAT ARE EASY TO TRAIN
  • Border Collie. Prized for its instincts and working ability, the Border Collie is thought to be the most intelligent and easy to train dog. ...
  • Poodle. ...
  • Miniature Schnauzer. ...
  • Labrador Retriever. ...
  • German Shepherd. ...
  • Bearded Collie.
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Which dog breed lives the longest?

The smaller breeds of dogs tend to live the longest. Yorkshire terriers, Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, Toy Poodles and Lhasa Apsos are the breeds who typically live the longest with these averaging a lifespan of up to 20 years. This is much higher than the average lifespan of a dog which is between 10 and 13 years.
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What is the best guard dog?

Our List of the Top 10 Best Guard Dogs
  • Bullmastiff. Known for physical strength, protection instincts, courageousness and extreme family loyalty, the Bullmastiff is one of the best guard dog breeds to have. ...
  • Doberman Pinscher. ...
  • Rottweiler. ...
  • Komondor. ...
  • Puli. ...
  • Giant Schnauzer. ...
  • German Shepherd. ...
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback.
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Which dog has the scariest bark?

The nation's favourite dog breed, the Labrador, has the scariest bark according to new research from Churchill Home Insurance.
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What is the most popular pet in the world 2021?

Top Pet Statistics
  • Fish: 142 million freshwater fish and 9.6 million saltwater fish.
  • Cats: 88.3 million cats.
  • Dogs: 74.8 million dogs.
  • Birds: 16 million birds.
  • Small Animals: 24.3 million small animals (Hamsters & Guinea Pigs)
  • Horses: 13.8 million horses.
  • Reptiles: 13.4 million reptiles.
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What is the #1 dog breed 2021?

The American Kennel Club announced the most popular dog breeds of 2021. The Labrador Retriever was the No. 1 most popular dog breed for the 31st consecutive year. A new addition to the top 5 was the poodle, marking its first appearance there since 1997.
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What was the first dog?

An international team of scientists has just identified what they believe is the world's first known dog, which was a large and toothy canine that lived 31,700 years ago and subsisted on a diet of horse, musk ox and reindeer, according to a new study.
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What is the biggest dog?

1. English Mastiff. The English Mastiff is officially the largest dog in the world. According to the Guiness Book of Records - a dog called Zorba weighed in at 142.7 kg and stood 27 inches high in 1981.
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