18 Rare Puppy Pictures of Lesser-Known Breeds to Bring Pet Peace to Your People-Filled Plans

First things first: all dogs are amazing. Every single one. Purebreds, mixed breeds, "looks-a-little-like-a-corgi-but-might-actually-be-a-piglet" dogs, the whole glorious spectrum. They're hairy miracles who forgive us for being human just by wagging their tails. And puppies? Puppies are simply joy compressed into a small, wiggly body with a tendency to pee on rugs. They are living proof that the universe occasionally tries to be nice to us.

Now, here's the thing: we've all seen the usual suspets: Labs, Goldens, Beagles… every dog park is basically their meet-and-greet tour. But the world is packed with breeds you'll probably never encounter in your lifetime. Dogs bred for wildly specific (and sometimes hilarious) reasons: climbing cliffs, chasing puffins, herding sheep with a steely glare, or simply looking like a mop that sprouted legs.

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