Joel Stice
Otterhound: The Otterhound is an ancient breed that originated in England and was originally used for hunting otters. There are fewer than 800 Otterhounds registered in the United States.
Norwegian Lundehund: The Norwegian Lundehund is a small Spitz-type breed that was originally used for hunting puffins. There are fewer than 500 Norwegian Lundehunds registered in the United States.
Mudi: The Mudi is a rare Hungarian herding breed that was originally used for driving and guarding livestock. There are fewer than 300 Mudis registered in the United States.
Lagotto Romagnolo: The Lagotto Romagnolo is an Italian breed that was originally used for hunting truffles. There are fewer than 600 Lagotto Romagnolos registered in the United States.
Azawakh: The Azawakh is a sighthound breed that originated in West Africa and was originally used for hunting game. There are fewer than 500 Azawakhs registered in the United States.
Thai Ridgeback: The Thai Ridgeback is a rare breed from Thailand that was originally used for hunting and guarding. There are fewer than 300 Thai Ridgebacks registered in the United States.
Norwegian Buhund: The Norwegian Buhund is a herding breed that originated in Norway and was originally used for herding and guarding livestock. There are fewer than 500 Norwegian Buhunds registered in the United States.
Chinook: The Chinook is a rare breed that was developed in the United States and was originally used for sled dog racing. There are fewer than 1,000 Chinooks registered in the United States.