Catahoula webbed feet
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They are also often referred to as being Turkish Pointers and are today among one of the rarest breeds on the planet with some people thinking there may only be a few hundred dogs left in the world. It is a distinctive trait that makes the breed stand out from others. These attractive dogs boast having split noses and indeed are referred to as being "Split Nose Pointers". The Catalburum is an extraordinary dog that to date remains pretty much unknown outside of their native Turkey. These unusual looking dogs have been a firm favourite in Louisiana where they are the state's official dog and being medium in size they have always been popular pets too, but they are starting to make their mark in other countries of the world too. Some dogs even have odd coloured eyes with some even have what is called "cracked" eyes which describes how one eye can be two colours. Having webbed feet also means these dogs can work well on marshier ground.Īnother striking physical trait is the fact that Catahoulas have such beautiful eyes which can be green, blue, amber or brown depending on their coat colours. They have extremely striking coats which can be brindle, spotted, patched or solid, but it is their paws that really set them apart from other breeds in that the Catahoula Leopard Dog has webbed feet which means they are very adept swimmers.
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They are tough characters too because they were bred to hunt and track down hogs and cattle. They have an interesting ancestry in that the Spanish Mastiff and Greyhounds were crossed with various native American breeds. The Catahoula Leopard DogĬatahoula Leopard Dogs are quite extraordinary to look at and they have always been highly prized in America and more particularly in Louisiana where they are known to be skilled hunting dogs.
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Below are three such lesser known breeds that are making their mark on the world thanks to the fact they certainly break the norm when it comes to their striking physical traits. However, there are certain breeds that break the mould when it comes to their looks and these dogs really do stand out from any other breeds, but it must be said they also tend to be quite lesser known other than in their native countries.
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There are many extraordinary looking breeds around, some are hairless, others with very wrinkly skin with folds around their faces and then there are those that boast extremely unusual coats.