You might think that you know every dog breed there is out there but with more than hundreds of breeds to learn about, these are ones you'll never meet.

Why? Well, sadly, a lot of these amazing dog breeds are now extinct. Whether it was through cross breeding or general disinterest in breed upkeep, these extinct doggies can only be seen through images.

You'll be surprised when you see how these ancient breeds are direct descendants of your own doggies! Take a history lesson and trace back the roots of you pooch's family tree.

You'll be shocked at what you find out! Believe it or not, these strange dog breeds really did exist!

Learn all about 12 rare doggy breeds that no longer exist today on the next page.

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