Originating from West Africa, Azawakhs are swift sighthounds used for hunting in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
Meet the Norwegian Lundehund, bred for puffin hunting with extra toes and remarkable flexibility.
British breed with expert swimming skills and a keen sense of smell, once used for otter hunting.
The Kooikerhondje, with its striking orange-red coat, was a traditional duck decoy dog in the Netherlands.
Turkey's Catalburun boasts a unique split-nose, struggling to maintain its population.
Originating from Thailand, this breed's backward-running ridge of hair sets it apart.
Finnish Spitz, with a fox-like appearance, were skilled at hunting small game in Finland.
The intelligent and agile Mudi is a rare Hungarian herding breed.
Hailing from the Middle East, the Canaan Dog is one of the earliest domesticated breeds.
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