Rare dog breeds often make the best companions ... This sighthound from Africa used to chase gazelles across the searing sands of the Sahara, but these days the Azawakh favors sidewalks over ...

Basenjis are among the dog breeds most closely related to wolves, and are considered to be the oldest dog breed in the world ...

Here are five incredibly uncommon breeds that even the biggest dog ... rare, and the Dumfriesshire Black and Tan Foxhound, which is now, unfortunately, extinct. "Originally from West Africa ...

There's truly a dog out there for everyone ... It is considered a rare breed, as it's not commonly heard of outside North Africa, though it made it to the United States in the 1970s.

File photos of some of the rare dog breeds from top left clockwise ... their popularity is still low in the U.S. From ancient West African origins, the Azawakh was only officially recognized ...

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 ...

so have fun freaking out your neighbors with this rare dog. But be careful: It's not common to see them exactly because this breed is best for the most dedicated dog owners. Keep in mind that it ...

Rare dog breeds often make the best companions ... This sighthound from Africa used to chase gazelles across the searing sands of the Sahara, but these days the Azawakh favors sidewalks over ...