Up here, large fluffy dogs are pretty common actually. Berners, Leonbergers, Newfies, guardian breeds, Malamutes, etc. So are molossers-boerboels, cane corsos, dogue de bordeaux, etc. It's strange to hear people say Catahoulas are rare, in Florida they were everywhere, and maybe like only like $150/puppy from any given breeder.
It would probably be easier to list breeds I haven't met . I'm fairly certain I've met at least one of every AKC recognized breed.
Outside of viewing at a conformation show? Let's see..I do have a Kangal that comes into my store frequently. Salukis. One Otterhound. There are a crazy amount of Briards here (a few breeders). There seems to be an influx of oddball sporting breeds... Spinone Italiano, PBGV, WH Griffon, Boykin, Fields. I've met an Australian Terrier, quite a few Norwich/Norfolk Terriers. Irish Water Spaniel. American Hairless Terriers. Klee Klei. Clumber Spaniel (that dog was a MESS with health issues). Manchester Terrier.
It would probably be easier to list breeds I haven't met . I'm fairly certain I've met at least one of every AKC recognized breed.
Outside of viewing at a conformation show? Let's see..I do have a Kangal that comes into my store frequently. Salukis. One Otterhound. There are a crazy amount of Briards here (a few breeders). There seems to be an influx of oddball sporting breeds... Spinone Italiano, PBGV, WH Griffon, Boykin, Fields. I've met an Australian Terrier, quite a few Norwich/Norfolk Terriers. Irish Water Spaniel. American Hairless Terriers. Klee Klei. Clumber Spaniel (that dog was a MESS with health issues). Manchester Terrier.