In 2001, Peru designated the Peruvian Inca Orchid as a National Patrimony since it was the country's sole native dog breed.
Strange to the eyes of Westerners, really. While some of these odd dogs have little more than a mohawk
The Hungarian shepherd, or puli, is easily recognizable by its distinctive mop of dreadlocked fur. These locks are long enough to obscure the dog's vision.
One similar-looking but somewhat bigger breed, the komondor, is often mistaken for this one.
This dog has a split (or double) snout, which isn't immediately noticeable from a distance.
"forked nose" is literally what "catalburun" translates to in Turkish. This very unusual species also has distinctively shaped drooping ears.
The Bergamasco sheepdog has a stunning coat. The mature coat of this Italian dog is naturally rough and develops in layers of flat, felted hair.
Fortunately, it has long eyelashes that shield its eyes from the tangle of hair.