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International Dog’s Day 2021: Know about the rarest dog breeds on this special day!

A very happy International Dog’s day to all the dog lovers out there! It is marked on August 26, annually to celebrate all dog breeds. So, on this International Dog’s Day we have brought you the rarest species of dogs you might have never heard of.

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Updated:Aug 26, 2021, 03:32 PM IST

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Catahoula Leopard Dog

Catahoula Leopard Dog is believed to be the first dog bred in the United States. It was named after Catahoula Parish in Louisiana and was traditionally used to hunt wild boar. The often multi-colored or spotted.

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Mudi

It is a Hungarian herding dog is an very active and versatile breed. It is a talented hunter, rodent exterminator, herding dog and flock guardian. As a pet the breed is happiest when given long walks, jogs and a large area in which they can run freely.

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Catalburun

The Catalburun is one of the only dogs in the world featuring a split nose and suspended ears. They were originally bred for hunting in Turkey. The main reason why they are rare because of severe inbreeding due to their rarity.

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Thai Ridgeback

The Thai Ridgeback was previously not known to the human kind but now gaining popularity. A ridge of hair, growing in the opposite direction of its coat, running along its back. Makes this breed so unique.

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Peruvian Inca Orchid

The Peruvian Inca Orchid remains an uncommon but treasured pet. It is an agile, smart and swift breed is good at hunting and amazing coursing as well. But its most notable quality is that it is sometimes hairless, with skin that appears in a variety of colours.

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