1. Tibetan Mastiff
   Norwegian Lundehund
2. Rat Terrier
   American Eskimo dog

The Norwegian Lundehund is a small breed of Spitz dogs which originated in Norway to hunt puffins and their eggs which were extremely valuable during the 16th and 17th centuries. The breed faced near-extinction twice – during World War II and in the 1960s with distemper.

1. Jindo
   Belgian Sheepdog
2. Pyrenean Sheperd
   Brussels Griffons

The Pyrenean Shepherd, also known as the Pastor de Los Pirineos in Spain, is native to the Pyrenees mountains that form the natural border between France and Spain. It was originally bred to flock and herd livestock.

1. Komondor
   Chow Chow
2. Saluki
   Afghan Hound

The Komondor, also called the Hungarian sheepdog, is a large breed of dog which originated in Hungary where it has been called one of the country’s national treasures. The large livestock guardian dog is known for its long corded coat which gave it its nickname ‘mop dog’.

1. Canadian Eskimo
   Smooth Fox Terrier
2. Papillon
   New Guinea Singing dog

The New Guinea Singing dog is a rare breed of dog which is named both after the place it is found and for its unique vocalization. When multiple dogs howl together, which typically starts off as just one, is called a chorus.

1. Newfoundland​
   Pekingese
2. Otterhound
   German Pinscher

The Otterhound is a scent hound which originated in the United Kingdom where it was used as a hunting dog since the medieval period. It is currently listed as a vulnerable native breed as there are approximately 600 worldwide.

1. German Shepherd
   Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dog
2. Keeshonden
   Puli

The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dog which was named after the Catahoula Parish in Louisiana, USA. It later became the state dog, but it was traditionally bred to hunt wild boar. They come in a variety of colors including blue and red merle and brindle.

1. Mudi
   Labrador Retriever
2. Basenji
   Xoloitzcuintli

The Mudi is a breed of herding hunting dog which originated in Hungary. It is closely related to the Pumi and Puli, and today this breed is bred for companionship, sport, show, and as working dogs.

1. Kooikerhondje
   French Bulldog
2. Berger Picard
   American Staffordshire Terrier

The Kooikerhondje, which means “small caging dog” in Old Dutch, is a breed of working dogs which originated in the Netherlands sometime during the 16th century. The breed almost went extinct during the Second World War but was rescued by a noble Dutch man.

1. Beagle
   Affenpinscher
2. Lagotto Romagnolo
   Giant Schnauzer

The Lagotto Romagnolo is a breed of dog which originated in the Romagna region of Italy, where it was used to retrieve waterfowl as well as truffles. The dog is known for its curly coat, and all colors are accepted except if it has a black coat.

1. Poodle
   Swedish Vallhund
2. Chinese Crested
   Pumi dog

The Pumi dog is a breed of sheepdog which originated in Hungary where it was used to herd sheep. There are approximately 2,000 registered dogs in Hungary, but the population of these lively dogs has been said to be growing.

1. Rottweiler
   Bedlington Terrier
2. Tibetan Mastiff
   Russell Terrier

The Bedlington Terrier is a small dog which is named after the small mining town of Bedlington, North East England where it originated. They were originally bred to hunt different vermin, but were also used in numerous sports.

1. Yorkshire Terrier
   Lhasa Apsos
2. Azawakh
   Wirehaired Vizslas

The Azawakh is a breed of hunting and guardian dog which originated in different regions in West Africa. These sighthounds are usually associated with different nomadic tribes including the Tuareg people.

1. Boxer
   Swedish Vallhund
2. Chow Chow
   Greyhound

The Swedish Vallhund, also called the Swedish cow dog, is native to Sweden, of course! They were originally bred as herders and drovers, and nearly went extinct in the 1940s.

1. American Foxhound
   German Shorthaired Pointer
2. Italian Greyhound
   Sussex Spaniel

The American Foxhound was originally bred for their superior sense of smell. It is the cousin of the English Foxhound and is both taller and rangier than it, and it is also known for its musical bark referred to as “bay.”

1. Dachshund
   Irish Setter
2. Pumi
   Skye Terrier

The Skye Terrier is a breed of dog which is native to the United Kingdom where it is “one of the most endangered dog breeds.” The hunting dog has a long double coat with short hair on its head which mimics a veil over its eyes.

1. Siberian Husky
   Finnish Spitz
2. Miniature Pinscher
   Komondorok

The Finnish Spitz was developed to hunt different types of game from squirrels to bears. They are still primarily used for that purpose, but many people keep them as companion dogs as they are very friendly.

1. Great Dane
   Hovawart
2. Old English Sheepdog
   Lowchen

The Hovawart is a medium to large breed of dog which originated in Germany where it was bred as a watchdog but is also kept as a companion dog to families. Although this breed is fairly easy to train, it is not suitable as a first pet.

1. Pembroke Welsh Corgi
   Cairn Terrier
2. Pharaoh Hound
   Thai Ridgeback

The Thai Ridgeback was long unknown to the Western world. It is one of three breeds of dogs which have a ridge of hair along its back in the opposite direction to its coat—giving it the name ridgeback.

1. Dandi Dinmont Terrier
   Shih Tzu
2. Chinese Shar-Pei
   Caanan dog

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier was named after a fictional character from the novel “Guy Mannering.” The dog has a very long body, short legs, and a characteristic topknot of hair on the top of its head.

1. Doberman Pinscher
   Polish Lowland Sheepdog
2. Cesky Terrier
   Great Pyrenees

The Cesky Terrier is a small breed of dog which was originally created for hunting in the forest. Today, it is one of the rarest dog breeds in the world.

1. Miniature Schnauzer
   Afghan Hound
2. Dalmatian
   Finnish Spitz

The Afghan Hound, also known as the Kuchi Hound, is a type of hound which is known for its characteristic long, thick and silky coat and its ring curled tail. The dogs were specifically bred for their unique features and were given away as gifts by the Afghan Royal Family.

1. Australian Shepherd
   Chinook
2. German Wirehead Pointer
   Tibetan Mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff is a breed of dog which originated in the place it was named after. There, it was used by local tribes to protect their sheep from predators like tigers, wolves, and leopards. There are two types which can both be produced in the same litter.

1. Caucasian Shepherd dog
   Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
2. Whippet
   American English Coonhound

The Caucasian Shepherd is giant, but that doesn't fully describe HOW big they truly are. They can have long or short coats, and their ears are historically cropped, though that practice is falling out of fashion.

1. Boston Terrier
   Bull Terrier
2. Wirehead Vizsla
   Bergamasco Sheepdog

The Wirehead Vizsla is a rare breed of dog which originated in Hungary where they are known for their excellent hunting abilities but are also suitable kept as pets. The dog has a wiry coat which is usually golden to russet in color, and they all have a prominent beard giving them their characteristic expression.

1. Pomeranian
   Dandie Dinmont Terrier
2. Bergamasco Shepherd
   Alaskan Malamute

The Bergamasco Shepherd is a rare breed of dog which originated in the alpine region of northern Italy. Originally used to herd dogs, the dog is known for its matted and lock-like fur made up of three different types of hair.

1. Lancashire Heeler
   Havanese
2. Otterhound
   Scottish Terrier

The Lancashire Heeler, also called the Ormskirk Terrier or Heeler, is a small breed of dog which was developed in England to herd and drive cattle. In recent years, it has been recognized as a vulnerable breed which means that 300 or fewer are registered each year.

1. Shetland Sheepdog
   American Foxhound
2. Carolina dog
   Samoyed

The Carolina dog, also known as the American Dingo or yellow dog, lives along isolated stretches of longleaf pines in Southeastern states. Often mistaken for the Australian Dingo, these animals are typically found in the wild but can be domesticated.

1. Bernese Mountain dog
   Stabyhoun
2. Australian Cattle dog
   Norwegian Lundhund

The Stabyhoun, also known as Stabij, is a breed of hunting dogs which originated in Friesland, Netherlands. It is considered one of the country’s national treasures, and with only a couple thousand left, it is one of the five rarest dogs in the world.

1. Brittany
   Labrador Retriever
2. Airedale Terrier
   Puli

The Puli is known for their tight long curls and their ability to herd and guard livestock. These solid-colored (usually black) dogs originated in Hungary are both very rare and very expensive.

1. Chinook
   English Springer Spaniel
2. German Shepherd
   Portuguese Water dog

The Chinook was originally bred to be a "mushing" or sled-dog, which seems weird for a dog originally bred in New Hampshire. But it all starts to make sense when you learn that the original breeder spent time in Alaska during the Gold Rush.

1. Cocker Spaniel
   Golden Retriever
2. Papillon
   Slovak Cuvac

The Slovak Cuvac is a breed of mountain dogs used in sheep farming by people in the Slovak mountains. They are natural guard dogs and are also loyal, gentle giants, making them great for families.

1. Vizslas
   French Bulldog
2. Bullmastiff
   Peruvian Inca Orchid

The Peruvian Inca Orchid, also known as the Peruvian hairless dog, is one of many hairless dogs popular during the Incan Empire. During the Spanish conquest of Peru, the breed nearly went extinct, but survived in rural areas.

1. Pug
   Beauceron
2. English Cocker Spaniel
   Yorkshire Terrier

This rare breed of dog is known for having double dewclaws, and it was the breed which was used to create the Dobermann Pinscher. The Beauceron originated in Central France, where it was bred to herd animals.

1. Chihuahua
   Beagle
2. Mexican Hairless dog
   St. Bernard

The Mexican Hairless dog, also called the Xoloitzcuintli, is found in three different sizes: toy, miniature, and standard. These dogs were very important to the Mayans, and it was thought that the god Xolotl made them from the Bone of Life.

1. Maltese
   Poodle
2. Belgian Malinois
   Telomian

The Telomian, also called the Anjing Kampung, is native to Malaysia, where it was bred to control the vermin population. These rare dogs are known for their unusual ability to climb which has been attributed to the native people building their houses on stilts.

1. Canaan dog
   Weimaraner
2. Akita
   Rottweiler

The Canaan Dog is a breed that originated in Israel, where it was used as a guard dog. Today there are approximately 3,000 of these dogs around the world, mostly in North America and Europe.

1. Miniature American Shepherd
   Shiba Inu
2. German Shorthaired Pointer
   Bracco Italiano

The Bracco Italiano, also called the Italian Pointer, is a breed of dog which originated in Italy supposedly as a cross between an Asiatic Mastiff and a Segugio Italiano. They were usually owned by aristocrats, but nearly went extinct twice.

1. Newfoundland
   Kai Ken
2. West Highland White Terrier
   Boxer

The Kai Ken, also called the Tiger dog and the Tora Inu, is a rare breed of dog native to Japan, where it is a national monument. They are natural hunters, and they are kept both as watchdogs and companion dogs.

1. Rhodesian Ridgeback
   Cane Corso
2. English Foxhound
   Great Dane

The English Foxhound is a scent hound which was bred to hunt foxes and other game in the late 16th century. They are pack hounds, and they get along well with other animals making them great for families.

1. Basset Hound
   Border Collie
2. Bichon Frise
   Russkiy Toy

The Russkiy Toy, also called the Russian Toy, is a very small breed of dog which was developed from the English Toy Terrier and comes in two coat types; smooth and long coat. There were two occasions where the breed was wiped out; in the 1920s due to communism and in the 1990s after the revolution of 1989.