What is the rarest pet dog?

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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What is the #1 dog breed?

The Labrador Retriever holds the top spot, and this friendly favorite has been No. 1 since 1991. Below, find ranked annual lists of AKC-recognized breeds.
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What is the rarest dog in history?

Rarest Dog Breed: Norwegian Lundehund History From the Brink of Extinction – American Kennel Club.
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What is the most unique dog?

The Top 10 Most Unique Dog Breeds
  • Unique Dog Breed #1: Schipperke. This relatively rare dog is native to Belgium. ...
  • Tibetan Mastiff. The Tibetan Mastiff also has a beautiful fur coat. ...
  • Leonberger. ...
  • Rare Unique Dog Breed: Icelandic Sheepdog. ...
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog. ...
  • Cesky Terrier. ...
  • Peruvian Inca Orchid. ...
  • Saluki.
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What is the most expensive dog?

Top-10 Most Expensive Dogs
  • Dogo Argentino – $8,000. ...
  • Canadian Eskimo Dog – $8,750. ...
  • Rottweiler – $9,000. ...
  • Azawakh – $9,500. ...
  • Tibetan Mastiff – $10,000. ...
  • Chow Chow – $11,000. ...
  • Löwchen – $12,000. ...
  • Samoyed – $14,000. Coming in at the #1 overall spot for the most expensive dog in the world is the Samoyed originating from Siberia.
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15 Rarest Dog Breeds in the World



What is the 1 million dollar dog?

Tibetan Mastiff

If the price of a dog were based on weight, pound for pound, the Tibetan Mastiff would be a front runner for sure. Case in point, a Red Tibetan Mastiff named Big Splash is the most expensive dog ever sold. His new owner shelled out some $1.5 million to take home a then 11-month-old, 180-pound puppy.
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What is the number 1 cutest dog?

Irish Water Spaniel puppy.
  • Wire Fox Terrier. 65.53%
  • Labrador. 64.67%
  • Basset Hound. 64.43%
  • Samoyed. 64.33%
  • Jack Russell. 63.86%
  • Rottweiler. 63.65%
  • St. Bernard. 62.94%
  • Golden Retriever. 62.52%
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What is the least famous dog?

The 10 least popular breeds are:
  • Cesky Terrier.
  • American Foxhound.
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • English Foxhound.
  • Harrier.
  • Chinook.
  • Norwegian Lundehund.
  • Sloughi.
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What is the most innocent dog?

10 of the Most Gentle Dog Breeds
  • Labrador Retriever. First off, the most popular family dog in the U.S., the Labrador Retriever. ...
  • Beagles. Beagles may be bred to hunt, but their fun-loving, affectionate personalities say otherwise. ...
  • English Bulldog. ...
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. ...
  • Irish Setter. ...
  • Poodle. ...
  • Pugs. ...
  • Golden Retriever.
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What is the most abandoned dog?

Pit Bull

Out of all the dog breeds most commonly found in shelters, it's the Pit Bull that wins by a landslide.
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What dog is the cutest?

30 Cutest Dog Breeds
  1. Yorkshire Terrier. These little dogs are hard to resist. ...
  2. French Bulldog. You've got to love these big-eyes pups that never get tired of playing. ...
  3. Golden Retriever. It's no wonder Golden Retrievers are so popular! ...
  4. Dachshund. ...
  5. Samoyed. ...
  6. Cairn Terrier. ...
  7. Shiba Inu. ...
  8. Pomeranian.
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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 dog breed is tomboy?

This spunky personality has earned the Yorkie its nickname, “the tomboy toy.” The breed standard references the breed's trademark confidence and courage, saying, “The dog's high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.” Because of these traits, Yorkshire Terriers do ...
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Do dogs have 1 person?

While some dogs choose a single person to latch onto emotionally, some dogs love social experiences with humans and have big groups of humans they're friendly with. Bonding time with a range of people aside from the primary caregiver can be great for socializing dogs and stimulating their brains.
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Can 2 dogs breed one dog?

Yes! Female dogs can be mated by more than one dog during their fertile period meaning a mixture of sperm is present and waiting to fertilise her eggs when she ovulates. The technical term for this is superfecundation.
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What is the most stolen dog?

Frenchies, Yorkies and Shih Tzu are stolen the most because they are small, cute, easy to carry and expensive to buy.
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The American Kennel Club said these are the top breed that are stolen:
  • French Bulldog.
  • German Shepherd.
  • Labrador Retriever.
  • Siberian Husky.
  • Yorkshire Terrier.
  • Shih Tzu.
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What is the sweetest dog ever?

Here are 16 of the most affectionate, cuddly, human-loving dog breeds:
  • 01 of 16. Bulldogs. John Fedele/Getty Images. ...
  • 02 of 16. Labrador Retrievers. ...
  • 03 of 16. Brussels Griffon. ...
  • 04 of 16. Staffordshire and Pit Bull Terriers. ...
  • 05 of 16. Newfoundland. ...
  • 06 of 16. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. ...
  • 07 of 16. Chihuahuas. ...
  • 08 of 16. Bichon Frisé
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What dog is most loyal?

15 Most Loyal Dog Breeds That Will Stick By Your Side
  • of 15. Labrador Retriever. There's a reason Lucy is so loyal! ...
  • of 15. Bulldog. ...
  • of 15. Golden Retriever. ...
  • of 15. German Shepherds. ...
  • of 15. Beagle. ...
  • of 15. Pug. ...
  • of 15. Irish Setter. ...
  • of 15. Brussels Griffon.
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What is the sickest dog breed?

The dog breeds with the most health problems
  • German Shepherd. ...
  • Shar pei. ...
  • Golden Retriever. ...
  • Boxer. ...
  • Dachshund. ...
  • Bernese Mountain Dog. ...
  • Pug. ...
  • Labrador Retriever.
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What are the most lazy dogs?

The 15 Laziest Dog Breeds That Are Total Couch Potatoes
  • of 16. Bulldog. These family-friendly cuties fit the snoozing stereotype, alright. ...
  • of 16. Saint Bernard. ...
  • of 16. Basset Hound. ...
  • of 16. French Bulldog. ...
  • of 16. Pekingese. ...
  • of 16. Bernese Mountain Dog. ...
  • of 16. Chow Chow. ...
  • of 16. Pug.
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Is there an extinct dog?

A Cuban breed of mastiff originally used for bull-baiting; believed to have been descended from introduced Spanish mastiffs, they became extinct in the mid-20th century.
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What is the cheapest dog?

Chihuahuas are the cheapest dog breed because of how affordable it is to take care of them.
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Our research shows that the top 10 cheapest dogs are as follows:
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
  • American Foxhound.
  • Chinese Crested Hairless Dog.
  • Australian Terrie.
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Pug.
  • Rat Terrier.
  • Dachshund.
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What age is a puppy no longer a puppy?

If you're anything like us, you'll probably continue referring to your dog as a puppy until they're old and grey! But generally speaking, a puppy is officially considered an adult dog between the ages of 1 - 2 years, once their bones have fully developed and they've reached their final height and size.
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What dog is worth $20,000?

Average Lifetime Cost: $20,000

The high price of an Azawakh often stems from its bloodline. They make terrific show dogs and are also very rare. Azawakhs hail from Western Africa where they hunt gazelle, running as long and as fast as they can.
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