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13 rare dog breeds you never knew existed

: Adult Canaan dog at Sha'ar Hagai Kennels is pictured here on March 11, 2012. Sha'ar Hagai Kennels is located in Sha'ar Hagai, Israel between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Canaan dogs have long lived at the edges of civilization in the land that is now Israel, but starting in the 1930s they were employed in a number of capacities by the Jewish immigrants, from work in landmine detection units for the nascent Jewish forces to guard dogs for the new settlers. (Photo by Nicolas Brulliard for the Washington Post.)
by: Ashley Fowler
CANAAN DOG | The Canaan Dog is the national dog of Israel. This quick, medium-sized dog is gentle with family and aloof with strangers, making it a perfect guardian of home and flock. Tough, agile, and seemingly tireless, they make the perfect companion for hikers and runners. (Photo by Nicolas Brulliard/Washington Post via Getty Images)
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  • The Belgian Laekenois is ranked No. 195 out of the AKC's 200 most popular dog breeds of 2023. The Laekenois is the rarest of four of the closely related Belgian herders -- the Belgian Sheepdog, Malinois, Tervuren, and Lakenois. Although observant with strangers, the breed is friendly and loving with those they know well. (Photo by BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
  • : Adult Canaan dog at Sha'ar Hagai Kennels is pictured here on March 11, 2012. Sha'ar Hagai Kennels is located in Sha'ar Hagai, Israel between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Canaan dogs have long lived at the edges of civilization in the land that is now Israel, but starting in the 1930s they were employed in a number of capacities by the Jewish immigrants, from work in landmine detection units for the nascent Jewish forces to guard dogs for the new settlers. (Photo by Nicolas Brulliard for the Washington Post.)
  • A Cesky Terrier competes in the Terrier Group during the second day of competition at the 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 16, 2016 in New York City. Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)
  • WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 22: English foxhound 'Braxton' wears boots to protect his paws from ice melting chemicals during his morning walk as the temperature hovers in the single-digits Fahrenheit January 22, 2014 in Washington, DC. After four inches of snow fell on some places in the capital area, the federal government delayed the start of the work day by two hours as most schools remained closed. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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