There are over 300 breeds of dogs in the world, but many are probably unrecognizable to the average dog owner. This list of the 15 rare and lesser-known dog breeds will help you pick a best friend ...

Dogs were first domesticated between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago, and humanity has not been shy about selectively breeding ...

To see one is rare, even in its home country, where it has been designated a natural monument. It's not clear exactly why their numbers are few. Where many Japanese dog breeds, such as the Shiba ...

But what if you want to stray away from the most common breeds? According to one dog trainer, there are some "rare" breeds out there that not many people own, but that still make great pets for a ...

to get the scoop on some of the rarest dog breeds in the world. "As a vet, I have been around lots of dogs of many different breeds," she says. "But when researching rare breeds, I came across ...

The number of dog breeds worldwide isn't straightforward, so let’s put it this way: It’ll be a while before you run out of dogs to adore Have you ever seen an Azawakh or other rare dog breed?

Yet, for those yearning for something less conventional, a particular dog trainer points to some "rare" breeds that are uncommon among pet owners but nonetheless are great additions to any family ...