Funny Dog Breeds – 12 Awesome Dog Breeds That Will Make You Smile

Funniest dog breeds are adorable and cute in appearance. Like the famous quote by Shakespeare – “what’s in a name”, we can make a customized quote suiting our current thought, i.e. – “what’s in the looks”. Given over here are some awesome breeds of dog, which may appear bizarre and funny, but still are no less than a super dog in their own right.

Let’s check out 12 such eye-catching breeds of canine:

Puli

Easily distinguishable through its rope like shaggy hairs, the Hungarian breed is athletic, agile, fun-loving, loyal, intelligent and self-confident. Having a mind of its own makes obedience training a must, especially in the early years.

Affenpinscher

Affenpinscher (Affen ‘monkey’, Pinscher ‘terrier’) has a countenance of an ape and possesses certain qualities of a terrier. Bearing a comical yet serious expression, Affenpinscher is a curious dog, who is full of affection for its family and guards it with all its might.

Bedlington

Bedlingtons were actually hunters of vermin in mines; they still retain their ferociousness and pluckiness behind the innocent lamb like exterior. Expert swimmers, the Bedlingtons make lovely companions, are entertaining, cheerful and loyal, at the same time they can be a little stubborn.

Xoloitzcuintli

Also known as the Mexican hairless dog, Xoloitzcuintli is very intelligent, extremely loving, athletic, sensitive and peaceful dog, and come in three sizes – toy, miniature and standard sizes. A quick learner, Xoloitzcuintli is easy to housetrain.

Chinese Crested

A devoted pet, a Chinese Crested dog loves nothing more than lying by your side for hours and hours; at the same time the dog is very energetic and agile. The polite and calm creature is hungry for affection and loves to snuggle and cuddle.

Bull Terrier

This breed comes in two forms – one is the standard Bull terrier and the other is the Miniature Bull Terrier. The muscular dog with an oval shaped head is brave, independent, fun-loving, energetic, scrappy and obedient. Early socialization would prevent the dog from being over-protective towards the family.

Dachshund

Also known as sausage dog for their tubular torso, the funny looking dog was once an expert hunter, killing down badgers for its human masters. The dog is inquisitive, active, loving, fearless, independent and playful.

Chinese Shar-Pei

A Shar-Pei was used as an all-purpose dog in a Chinese countryside farm. It used to hunt, protect and herd the livestock and guard the family. Its wrinkled skin works as a weapon during a fight. A loyal and devoted companion, the dog is smart, active, brave and calm.

Peruvian Inca Orchid

An ancient breed, the dog is believed to be related to the Peruvian Pre-Inca period and is hairless; some of the dogs may have hair on the head, feet or tip of the tail. Peruvian Inca Orchid is affectionate, friendly, alert, quick, loyal, calm and intelligent.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Earlier a hunter of otter and badger, the quiet and undemanding terrier is friendly, affectionate, courageous and smart, but is not known to turn down challenges from other dogs. The furry dog with silky lump of hair is fully capable of digging large holes in a very short span of time.

Neapolitan Mastiff

A large and powerful dog, Neapolitan Mastiff is an ancient dog breed. Guarding comes to it as a natural instinct. Irrespective of its giant size, the dog is quiet, affectionate, very intelligent, serious and peaceful.

Brussels Griffon

A toy breed, Brussels Griffon acquires its name from the city of its origin (Brussles, Belgium). Originally bred to hunt and kill vermin, like rats, the canine is a small bundle of energy, is intelligent, loving and carries a very visible air of self-importance.