Six dog breeds you may not know about

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Everyone has heard of the Golden Retriever or the Labrador. These types of dogs have proved to have many great qualities which families search for when getting a new dog. Social influence also plays an important role in our decisions: if one of your friends has just bought a Pitbull and told you how great he is, you will more than likely take a look at a Pitbull. There are many breeds of dogs which prove to have more qualities, yet, are still unpopular for some reason. We will give you a brief description to some of these breeds which we hope will help in your next search for a family dog.

Six <b>dog breeds</b> you may not know about

The Affenpinscher
The Affenpinscher is the smallest dog in the breed which also graced us with the schnauzers. The Affenpinscher is thought of as the most suitable for a family pet due to its intelligence, ease to train and socially has a good demeanor. They have a dark coat and have always shown affection to human beings.

The Anatolian Shepherd
The Anatolian Shepherd is of a medium size and has proved to be very brave and courageous. This breed is powerful and loyal and it is commonly used in the United States for military and hunting purposes.

The Basenji
The Basenji breed are medium sized, and very muscular dogs they are also know an the Africa Barkless Dogs. What is funny is that they never bark, not because they arent capable but because they don't wish to do so. Researches have shown they are not mute. They are extremely well known in countries such as Africa for their valuable hunting skills. They are not generally suitable as family pets but their aversion to humans can be changed if they are handled properly from an early age.

The Bouvier des Flandres
The Bouvier des Flandres is a small and steady dog breed and is somewhat similar to the terrier. Their fur is consists of dark shades and they have proved to be very relaxed and calm. In the beginning they were bred in France and only for the herding ability they possesed but nowadays they are also used for police and military purposes, as well as guide dogs for the blind.

The Central Asian Ovtcharka
The Central Asian Ovtcharka includes only large and muscular dogs. They are known as very loyal and fearless dogs with strong protective instincts which makes them suitable for the job of a watchdog. As any other large dog they generally have their ears and tail cut from a very early age.

The Polish Owczarek Nizinny
The Polish Owczarek Nizinny is a medium size muscular dog with long fur which should cover its eyes. It can be used as a family pet, is known for being very loyal, yet they shouldn't be left alone due to the fact that they are notorious for the 'disasters' they cause in this type of situation.

What we do know is that many dog breeds are not so famous but they still prove to have many qualities which cannot be overlooked. They can be great hunters or family pets; the idea is that we should pay attention and give them a fair chance, as they all have specific qualities which make them special.

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