Open Discussion: AKC adds three new breeds
February 1st, 2009
AKC announced the addition of three more breeds, giving a total of 161 registered breeds.
“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.”
The addition of these breeds will allow them to participate in AKC events.
However the popularity of breeds may result in over-breeding, puppy-mills, stolen puppies, …
Please post your views in the comments section below.
Source of Photos: www.akc.org
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1. Nancy Walter | December 26th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
I have recently had a Norwegian Buhund in training and she is a splendid little girl. Small in stature, but tons of energy, big on herding and very intelligent. There is a picture of her on my website (Kyra). I had never heard of this breed, so it was quite a treat to have one to train.
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