Posted by: David Harris
AKC Welcomes Three New Breeds
A setter from the green fields of Ireland, a shepherd from the mountains of France, and a spitz from the cold coasts of Norway — these are the three newest breeds in the AKC registry, bringing the AKC’s total number of registered breed to 161.
The Irish Red and White Setter, a member of the Sporting Group, is both a multi-talented gun dog and a loving, loyal companion, best suited for an active family.
The Pyrenean Shepherd, a member of the Herding Group, has herded sheep in Southern France for centuries, and today excels at canine sports such as Agility.
The Norwegian Buhund, also assigned to the Herding Group, was bred to herd, hunt, and guard, and has an innate desire to please and quick aptitude to learn.
What does it take to become an AKC-registered breed? Read about the process here.
Now the question becomes this. Is belonging to the AKC Club good for a breed or bad for a breed? What do you think?
David
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