There are many breeds of dogs: there are so many that even avid dog breeders cannot list all of them.
Below you will find five unique breeds that are sure to surprise you.
Catalburun
Representatives of this breed come from Turkey, and their distinctive feature is considered to be a forked nose. If you know Turkish, then this becomes clear from the name, since katalburun in this language means "forked-nosed". This feature gives the dogs a unique appearance, and also improves their sense of smell, which is especially important for hunting dogs.
New Guinea Singing Dog
Here, from the name of the breed, you can immediately draw a conclusion about the origin and characteristics of these dogs, and they will be correct. These wild dogs from New Guinea are known for their melodic howl, which can easily be confused with singing. New Guinea singing dogs are extremely rare animals, which are considered to be one of the most primitive dogs in the world.
Azawakh
The Azawakh is a graceful sighthound bred by nomadic tribes in the Sahara Desert. These dogs can run at speeds of up to 40 mph and are well adapted to hot climates.
Moody
The origin of this breed of shepherd dogs with beautiful wavy hair is Hungary. Mudi are also distinguished by high intelligence and the ability to learn.
Canaan dog
The Canaan dog is one of the oldest breeds in existence. It was domesticated in Israel over 4,000 years ago and has excellent survival skills.
