Looking for a cute exotic dog but don’t know which breed to choose? There are many exotic or rare breeds; however, if you are looking for a cute dog, it is better not to buy one that is a puppy. All puppies are cute, but some can get less cute growing up.
Also, if you buy a puppy, you will need to educate it at home. It is therefore best to have a dog about a year old, neutered or sterilized with all the necessary stings, and trained at home. To help you make a decision, we’ve compiled descriptions of eight of the cutest breeds of exotic dogs.
Lagotto Romagnolo
The Romagnolo Logotto, commonly called Logotto, is one of the oldest and rarest breeds, with only 500 copies registered in the United States. Their origin goes back to ancient Rome and they were raised mainly as a truffle-hunting dog, so they love to swim.
Logotto has a thick, dense and curly hair, waterproof, hypoallergenic (minimal moult) and can be white, grey, golden or dark brown. It is a small to medium-sized dog, with sharp senses, intelligent, affectionate and faithful. He has a happy behavior but is not recommended for apartment living as he needs a lot of exercise.
Tulear Cotton
Cotton is one of the cutest and rarest thoroughbreds that made its debut on the island of Madagascar more than three centuries ago and which, for many years, belonged only to royalty. They were named Cotton because of their cottony and white coat and Tulear (or Toliara) because of the origin of the breed. Cottons are considered salon dogs because they like to snuggle up. It is easy to train, obedient and entertaining, with cute puppy personalities who are slow to get angry and love to play. Cotton trees don’t bark much, except to warn you of the presence of visitors.
Puli
Puli came from Hungary more than 1000 years ago and was originally used for sheep farming. This rare breed has been compared to a bouncing spring and is known for its unique dreadlock-like outer coat, made of rope-shaped hairs that grow after childhood. They can be black, grey or white with a medium and solid frame. Their outer coat and undercoat require a lot of maintenance or it can be cut short. The Puli are affectionate, intelligent and learn quickly, while being alert, making them wonderful watchdogs and family guardians. They have a strong temperament and will need vigorous exercise as they have a lot of energy to burn.
Portuguese water dog
The Portuguese water dog (PWD) has long worked for fishermen in Portugal, helping to collect fish in nets, delivering messages between fishing boats and diving for equipment in the water. They make any allergic person an ideal companion thanks to their hypoallergenic, silky coat that needs to be brushed often. This medium-sized breed, formerly a Resident of the White House, is a joie de vivre because it is affectionate, loyal, lively, fun and easy to train. They are friendly towards other dogs and strangers, and play with the love of children. The disabled person enjoys swimming, giving pleasure and caring for the family.
Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is also known as Beardie and is one of the oldest breeds in Britain, popular in Scotland, used mainly for herd guarding. Beardie is of medium size and can have a variety of colors ranging from white to black, with a long shaggy coat that needs to be brushed every day and mowed every two months. They are often called the “Beardie Bounce” because of their lively, cheerful and carefree temperament that fits well with children and other pets. The friendly nature of the goatee makes him want to be with people, which does not make him the best watchdog, because he will want to play with all those who show up. They are obedient and can be trained in various dog sports.
Shepherd of the Pyrenees
This cute dog is native to the ancient mountains of France and was an intrepid sheep shepherd. The Shepherd is better known as Pyres and has a terrier personality with an intelligence that needs an owner who will keep them mentally challenged by doing a lot of training and exercise. They are small to medium sized, with hairs of different lengths and colors, with a little white on the face, which is easy to maintain with weekly brushing to prevent carpets from growing. The Pyres is very lively, bright, curious, as well as alert and assertive, making it a good watchdog.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
The Dandie Dinmont, also known as Dandie, is a hunter born in the 1700s, originally from the border region between England and Scotland. It is independent, vigilant and sensitive, but a little stubborn, so it can be difficult to train without being consistent and firm. They are affectionate, happy, daring and courageous and make excellent companions who get along well with other dogs, children over ten years old and cats if they are raised with them, but can hurt small pets like hamsters because they are bred to hunt vermin. Dogs should be walked daily and brushed regularly as they do not bite. They can make good watchdogs but can continue to bark, which is why it is essential to train them properly.
Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is native to ancient Northern China and its name means food. They were originally bred to be hunters and are now well known for their blue-black tongue and their adorable fluffy lion appearance due to the pronounced collar around their necks. The chows are medium to large in size and are of various colors but mostly tawny with a dense coat that may require professional care. They can be distant, dignified, independent and proud, with great intelligence. They make loyal companions and good watchdogs, especially for an experienced adult dog owner who knows how to show them early on who is the boss and who will give their Chow a regular exercise.
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