Let’s face it, there are some very strange and weird looking dogs out there. Ya just gotta love ‘em; Darwin certainly would find them worth studying. So, then, what are the funniest dog breeds? Here’s our completely biased list (with photos!) of the top 10 funny dogs.
Top 10 Funniest Dog Breeds
The Puli is the funniest dog breed in the world.
1. Puli
Look at those dreadlocks. This funny dog breed looks like some sort of twisted, animatronic dirty mop. The Puli is a Hungarian herder whose tight curls make it virtually waterproof. It is similar to the much larger Komondor. These dogs are usually black, and some of the cream-colored ones have black faces. They’re fast and agile, headstrong and loyal. And mighty funny looking’. They easily take the top spot on our list.
2. Chinese Crested
You probably have seen these hairless puppies (or at least somewhat hairless, anyway) in the infamous “ugly dog” contests held every year. They certainly are a funny sight. Some sport mohawks. Others look like Robert Smith from The Cure.
3. Bergamasco
Coming in at 3rd is another mop dog, similar to the Pulis & Komondors. Actually, the Bergamasco shepherd is a sheepdog, with an usual matted coat. Colors of the coat range from gray, or silver gray to brown and black; this coloration probably was a camouflage in the Italian Alps, where this pooch originated.
4. Xoloitzcuintli
Dios mío! This Mexican hairless breed is not only funny looking; it’s also quite rare. Not to mention we have no clue how to pronounce the name (something like “SHO-lo-eets-KWEENT-lee” probably gets close). These weird looking pups were considered sacred by the Aztecs, Toltecs and Mayans, thought to have healing properties. If laughter is indeed the best medicine, then those ancient peoples certainly may have been onto something, because this dog = hilarious. Check out our Xolo slideshow. And for more info, you’ll definitely want to read our Xoloitzcuintli breed profile.
5. Neapolitan Mastiff
This poor pooch, with is massive wrinkles and sags, looks like something out of a Dali painting. That earns it a cozy spot in the top 5. Don’t let the saggy face fool you, though; the Neapolitan mastiff is fearless, and supposedly fought alongside Roman Legions (sporting spiked leather harnesses that disemboweled the bellies of enemy horses!). They’re large and powerful and don’t seem to know their own strength. Chuckle at your own risk.
6. Brussels Griffon
With their cute fuzzy beards, these toy pups could well have inspired the vision of the Grinch from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Of course, some other folks insist that this weirdo dog looks more like a little monkey. These funny-looking doggies are alert and inquisitive.
7. Bedlington Terrier
Is this a canine or a lamb on a leash?! This non-shedding dog has wooly hair, a wedge-shaped head, tassels dangling from the ears and triangular eyes. Smart, reliable and calm, it’s hard to believe these lamb-like dogs used to bay badgers (badgers!).
8. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
With an elongated body, short little legs and a distinctive Snooki-like pouf on top of their heads, the rare (and quite nearly extinct) Dandie Dinmont terriers can certainly bring chuckles. Bonus points: The plucky Dandie is the only breed to be named after a fictional character (from a novel by Sir Walter Scott).
9. Bull Terrier
These egg heads were made famous in the 1980s “Spuds MacKenzie” Bud Light commercials. Twenty years later, they’re still funny. The most unmistakable distinguishing feature is that egg-shaped head, which is almost flat on top but gradually slopes down to the end of an awesome schnoz. Clownish with a jaunty gait, bull terriers well deserve a spot in our top 10 funniest dog breeds.
10. Dachshund
Our ratings simply wouldn’t be complete without nearly everyone’s favorite, the wiener dog, punchline of too many jokes to count, and source of endless amusement. The dog was a staple of political cartoons and comics like “Far Side,” and a Dachshund was even the official mascot of the 1972 Olympics in Germany. This long-bodied, short-legged hound with flappy ears and curved tail is playful but stubborn. The dachshund is one of America’s most popular pets, particularly in cities.
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