And some of them have truly incredible stories. One appeared due to a random genetic mutation, others’ ancestors, according to legend, survived from shipwrecked pirate ships, and another has accompanied humans for about 3,000 years but received official recognition much later. From hairless quadrupeds to shaggy shepherds and rare hunting dogs – meet the breeds whose names can be difficult not only to remember but also to pronounce.
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We have prepared a list of breeds that various world cynological clubs have officially recognized relatively recently.
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