Top 5 Rare Dog Breeds

Most of you are already familiar with instincts of the loyalty and grief our little friends are capable of experiencing, but this week I would like to talk about the top 5 rarest dogs in the world. Due to the selective breeding practices and geographic isolation, a great number of dog breeds have been created to make our little friends more unique and diverse. Some breeds have been subjected to extinction; some never became popular; and some have very uncommon features for dogs and are therefore considered rare breeds:

5.) Our top 5 opens up Cataburun, a Turkish hunting dog, and rareness or the most distinctive trait is identified by its "split-nose."  In Turkey, double nosed cataburuns were most likely bred for hunting purposes. They are known for their superior ability to pick up scents and fast instinctual movements while hunting in extreme areas.






4.) Next on our list is the Mexican Hairless Dog, known in Mexico as Xoloitzcuitli. According to archaeological evidence, these rare hairless breed of dogs have lived in Mexico for over 3000 years and this hairless exterior is attributed to adaptation to the heat of tropical regions. Due to their petite shape and fragile demeanor, this breed of dog has become a bit of a fashion accessory.






3.) Another fascinating breed is the Chow Chow, which is distinguished by its lion-like mane of hair, its black and blue tongue typical of a bear, its near-straight hind legs, and fluffy fur coat. The distinctive black and blue tongue also leads breeders to believe that the Chow Chow is also a distant relative to the Chinese Shar-Pei. Chow Chows are very famous not only due to its rare features, but also for their very friendly nature.




2.) The most distinctive trait of the Norwegian Lundehund is its six toes that allows the dog to gain traction while running the fields and climbing relatively mountainous terrain. The Loundehund is classified as a hunting dog and its main prey are birds. Among its many traits, the most amusing would have to be its ability to bend its heads 180 degrees over the sholders and plug the ears to avoid any moist and dirt inside.






1.) The rarest breed of them all is gifted to a very rare wild dog: the New Guinea Singing Dogs. We should remember about our rare wild dogs, who prove that our little friends are instinctively intelligent animals. The New Guinea Singing Dog is a wild dog well known for its unique howling similar to wolfs. Therefore, they are often related to the wild Australian dingos.







Of course there are great varieties of other rare dogs all over the world, but I believe those top 5 have very unique and distinctive features that the mother nature has imposed on our little friends as a good sign to stop stereotyping even animals. Moreover, if you would like to rescue one of those rare little friends or you know one of them in danger, you should contact our shelter in Las Vegas area: Little Friends Foundation.

Loyalty of Little Friends Knows No Boundaries

I am pretty sure that most of you have heard about people's stories of longing or sadness due to the death of someone important. Usually, many of us who lose someone very important in their lives find the strength to be strong and move on. But it seems like our little friends sometimes experience a fatal  "separation anxiety."  Have u ever thought about the level of sadness and grief that your little friends might experience due to the loss of their owners? May be it is time for you to start being mindful of your little friends' emotional attachments.

Hachiko

This week, I would like to talk about the most outstanding stories of dogs all over the world, who couldn't overcome the grief related to the loss of their masters. I am not trying to act as an expert of dogs' longing or sadness feelings, but all those sad true stories make it seem like dogs are more sensitive to the loss of important human kinds than visa verse. Some of you might think that little friends are just pets, rescue animals, or simply good friends, but the following fascinating stories might change your perspectives on the power of dogs' grief!

In Tokyo, 1924, every time a certain university professor emerged from the subway station, he was always warmly greeted by this little puppy named "Hachiko".  Every day, The little Hachiko walked home together with his master. After a sudden death, the professor had never returned back to the station. However, Hachiko was patiently waiting for his owner for 10 years. In 1935, he was found dead near by the station. Japanese people were so fascinated and amazed by Hachiko's loyalty and grief that his statue was erected at Shibuya Station. Eventually, Hachiko's legendary faithfulness proclamed as a national Japanese symbol of loyalty.

Another story and proof of dogs' hardship to overcome the loss of their master is the most recent story of a Texas dog named Spot. In June of 2010, Wayne Giroux was killed by a drunk driver leaving behind him a son, Paul, and his dog, Spot. Although Paul will forever be without his father, his youth and intellect will help him mend over time. However, Wayne's memory will always be permanently etched in the heart of Spot, who to this day still hangs out by the side of the road waiting for Wayne to come home.

"I have no doubts that's what she's waiting for," Paul sad. "It breaks my heart every time I go over there."
It's been over a year since Spot keeps preciously waiting for her master, and it seems like she is not ready to get over her longing to see Wayne.

"It's possible, one day, Spot might give up. But Paul doesn't think so."

Another pretty sad story is about a legendary Skye terrier, Bobby who within two years formed an exclusive relationships with a night watchman of the Edinburgh City police. The next 14 years after Bobby owner's death, he spent sitting on his master's grave and rejecting to overcome his sadness of loosing his owner.

There are countless other stories all over the world, but the truth is that dogs and may be some other pets really do grieve for their masters and most of the cases become fatal. Psychologists conclude that some dogs experience some type of depression which effects not only their appetite, but also their immune system, which is very untypical for their survival instincts. In reality, the grief and the sadness become the main reasons for that type of depression. Some dogs get so attached to their masters that they suffer from a "separation anxiety." Always keep it in mind that one of those homeless dogs might just lost his/her best friend and master which makes their lives miserable. Would you like to help some of those little friends to get rid off the "separation distress"? You should check out our shelter in Las Vegas at Little Friends Foundation and help one of those little friends to become happy and fresh under a new care of your house.