Dogs have been long known as a man’s best friend for over hundreds of years now. They have been a loyal companion to the disabled, playmates to kids and useful agent in the field of detecting. Not only have they provided warmth to their owners but also aid in everyday life like a guard. But they are not always that cute and huggable, there are also those breeds that have most people ignore at pet shops. So here are the top ten lists of the ugliest dog breeds in the world.
1 – Chinese Crested
They are popular as they have won numerous awards for being the ugliest. Why? Just look at it, dogs are common with fur or hair to be groomed on, but this one is just thin and hairless! Although it saves money because of less grooming, they are like dogs who are suffering from malnutrition.
2 – Xoloitzcuintli
From hard to pronounce name to be hard to look at. They may look polished, but they have a reputation of guiding their master’s soul to the underworld. Imagine that! But it is only a belief by the Aztecs and is considered sacred. Their faces have a distinct creepy look at it, and it is also bold and hairless like the crested.
3 – Bergamasco
Weird name and weird breed! How come dogs have been acquiring these folds, coat, or whatever you will call it. It looks like its skin is stitched with several rugs or mats in it! Usually, when they are just puppies, they are short and cute, but as they grow, they began to have these rug folds.
4 – Portuguese Water Dogs
You want curls; we will give you loads of it. These dogs exhibit thick curls to their whole body as they look like the meat of curly wigs. But mind you they are classified as working dogs as they help men herd fishes into the nets.
5 – Petit Brabancon
They can be cute at times, admitted. But their shortness and far distanced eyes are creepy among others. It is like they have bat-like structured faces and lovely bodies.
6 – Bulldog
They are really popular and common as a pet, but some people just can’t stand their appearance. They can be scary, cute, and creepy at the same time.
7 – Puli
Rather than ugly, this dog is bizarre. It is like you bought a small walking mop! Their furs are not normal but are long dreadlocks all over their body. Komondors are like the big version of this breed.
8 – Shar Pei
Folds again! This breed is also common among the family of dogs, but few want to have them as they have to be groomed carefully. They look more likely to be a caterpillar or lump of skin. If not groomed carefully, their skin folds can be a source of infection and health problems.
9 – Affenpinscher
At first glance, they may look sweet and cute, but if you see them clearly, their faces are more like than one’s of a Chewbacca.
10 – Chihuahuas the Ugliest Dog Breeds
Lastly is the most popular pet of all time, Chihuahuas. Most people don’t find their appearance amusing as they have bulging eyes and very short and thin bodies. They are more like an accessory dog. Whatever the breed is, it all depends on how each and everyone depicts ugly and that is not the important point but the usefulness, loyalty, and care they give to their owners.
