Rare Dog Breeds – Know the Facts
Most of the rare dog breeds in the world have come about as people have bred dogs to suit a certain job or place in the world. For example, hunting dogs used by Eskimos would be bred to have white fur to camouflage themselves, and as such these dogs would be bred in small numbers. Another way this could come about if the breeds were exclusive.
Thai Ridgeback -This breed was introduced into the United States back in 1994, and has been seeing a rise in awareness and popularity ever since. This wrinkly-faced, Asian dog is identified by the ridge of hair growing against the lay of the coat along the spine, a characteristic shared with the Rhodesian ridgeback. They are a strong-willed and powerful breed, and are still used in their native home as livestock guardians and protection dogs. Read more
