Introduction

There’s no shortage of cute, adorable and downright adorable dogs out there. But when it comes to the ugliest dog breeds, things get a little more complicated. You see, we all have our preferences when it comes to what makes us swoon over a pup—and often that includes their looks! Some people go for pudgy pups with soft fur coats and big brown eyes; others prefer hairless dogs or those with longer ears. But some folks aren’t into any of that stuff—they want something different from their four-legged friends: something ugly! If this sounds like you (or someone else who just happens to love these breeds), then read on to learn about 11 ugly dog breeds:

Chinese Crested

The Chinese Crested is a small, slender dog with a double coat that comes in a variety of colors. The hairless variety has no hair and is called an ‘oil dog.’ This breed can have problems with sunburn and skin cancer. The hairless ones are prone to dehydration during hot weather so owners must keep them cool. They should also be bathed frequently and given a conditioner to help protect their skin from dryness.

Dachshund

Dachshunds are short-legged dogs that have a long body. They were bred to hunt small animals, like rabbits and badgers. They have an elongated body with a torso that is longer than their legs, which makes them appear not well proportioned. Their ears are floppy and they have large eyes and noses that make them look even cuter! They also have curly tails.

According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), dachshunds don’t only come in brown or black colors but also gray, red or cream colors as well!

Pug

Pugs are a small to medium sized breed of dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face. They can be black, fawn or apricot and have dark eyes. The pug has a square body shape and is slightly longer than it is tall.

Pugs have been around since the Han Dynasty in 206 B.C., but they didn’t appear in Europe until the late 1600s when Dutch traders brought them back from China with them as gifts for royalty. The name “pug” comes from the German word “pug” which means “snuffle.”

The physical characteristics of this breed are very distinctive: pugs have short legs and bodies that are compact with rounded chests; their tails curl over their backs; they also have large heads for their bodies (their ears stick out). Their coats are short to medium length and most often appear smooth due to the lack of an undercoat (which keeps them cool).

Xoloitzcuintli

The Xoloitzcuintli is a hairless breed of dog from Mexico, known for its distinctive appearance. It is also known as the Xoloitzquintle, or “Mexican Hairless Dog”. The word “xolotl” means “pug-nosed” or “slit-faced,” and “itzcuintli” means “dog.” Xoloitzcuints are closely related to the American Hairless Terrier (AHT), which was developed in California in 1987 by combining various breeds including the Xolos and Chihuahuas.

The Xolos are historically considered sacred animals due to their association with life, death and rebirth as well as their mythical significance in Aztec mythology. One legend tells of how they were created after two gods fought over two women who were turned into dogs because they were so ugly; another story says that they were made by humans who wanted companionship but didn’t want to be bothered grooming them.

An interesting fact about this breed is that it can be traced back thousands of years thanks to drawings found on ancient Mesoamerican pottery pieces from nearly 3000 BC! Some experts say these drawings depict dogs resembling modern day chihuahua puppies because they have visible tails

Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a large dog breed that has a muscular body and an imposing head. It is also known as the Mastino Napoletano in English and Mastin de Nápoles in French. This breed originated from Italy, but it can be found all over Europe today. The Neapolitan Mastiff is a very friendly dog with its family members, but it is also an excellent guard dog that can protect you from intruders if necessary.

The size of these dogs varies between 28″ and 32″ tall at the shoulder for males and 26″ to 30″ tall at the shoulder for females. The average weight of this breed ranges between 100 lbs (45 kg) and 130 lbs (60 kg).

English Bulldog

• The English Bulldog is a short-haired breed of dog. The breed is well known for its massive head, which features a large and broad skull with a very short muzzle.
• It has an athletic build.
• This breed is considered to be one of the oldest bulldog breeds in existence today, with records showing that it was around during Roman times.

Bloodhound

Bloodhounds have a long, floppy nose that droops over the mouth. Bloodhounds are scent hounds and can smell a person who has been missing for weeks. They are used by police to track criminals and find missing people. Bloodhounds can even be put on an airplane to search for stowaways!

The bloodhound was first used in medieval times by hunters who were tracking wolves or other animals to kill them with their spears or arrows.

Borzoi

The Borzoi is a Russian name for a sighthound. They are known as the Russian wolfhound, and have been referred to as such since at least the 18th century. They are graceful and elegant dogs with long, lean bodies and large pointed ears.

Their appearance is somewhat reminiscent of an Arabian horse in that they tend to be tall, lithe and streamlined animals with straight legs that do not move in an exaggerated fashion while running or racing across terrain.

The breed standard calls for Borzoi to be between 66-75cm (26-30in) at the withers when fully grown; males weigh between 45-50kg (99lbm), while females weigh between 35-40kg (77lbm).

Brussels Griffon

The Brussels Griffon is a small dog breed of the terrier group. The Brussels Griffon is known as the “King of the Toy Dogs”. It is bred in Belgium and has been popular as a companion pet since at least the 19th century.

Brussels Griffons are typically white, brindle, or black with reddish-brown markings on their head, neck and legs. Their hair can be short or long, but always requires weekly brushing to keep mats from forming between their toes and where their tail joins their body. They have large ears that stand up against their heads rather than lying flat against them like most dogs’ ears do.

Bedlington Terrier

The Bedlington Terrier is a small, long-haired breed originally from Northumberland. This dog’s coat can range from blue and tan to black with white markings.

The Bedlington Terrier can be aggressive towards other dogs and will often try to guard its territory. However, it is generally friendly with children and other animals in the house. It also enjoys being part of a family as opposed to being alone all day while you are at work or school.

This breed has an average life expectancy of 15 years when properly cared for.

Pekingese

The Pekingese is a breed of dog that has been known to mankind since ancient times. Known for its lion-like appearance, this breed was used as a companion dog in China. The breed was popular in the royal courts of China, where they were treated like royalty.

The Pekingese is a small toy dog with an independent nature and may be reserved with strangers but loyal to their owners. The breed’s coat can be single coated or double coated, long or short (the latter being common). They shed heavily only twice per year and are considered hypoallergenic as well because of this fact; however, some people still find them irritating due to their heavy shedding habits: so whether or not you will have issues depends on your own personal preference!

While all dogs are beautiful, these breeds are known as the ugliest of them all.

While all dogs are beautiful, these breeds are known as the ugliest of them all.

Here are some popular ugly dog breeds:

Chinese Crested

Dachshund

Pug

Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless)

Neapolitan Mastiff – also known as the Apulian mastiff or “mastin napolitana” in Italian) has been described by famous writer Charles Dickens as one of “The Ten Ugliest Dogs Ever”. It’s not hard to see why this ancient breed looks so out of place with its massive head and wrinkly skin. The name Neapolitan Mastiff comes from the region where it originated between southern Italy, Sicily and Malta. In fact, it may have even been bred in Pompeii around 1500 BC! With their large size and strength they were used for hunting wild boar or fighting other animals such as bears. They can weigh up to 200 pounds! Even though this breed is still used for protection today there aren’t many left because people stopped breeding them due to their appearance; however there was recently a campaign started by animal lovers which helped increase popularity again!

Conclusion

I hope that you’ve enjoyed reading about these dogs and have learned a little bit about their history. You may not be able to say that they are all ugly, but they certainly have some unique characteristics that make them stand out from other breeds.