The Pumi weighs up to 29 pounds and usually lives for 12 to 13 years. Registered in the AKC hound group in , the graceful Sloughi is known for its long legs, which give it great speed and agility. It was originally bred to hunt animals in Northern Africa, but these days, it is appreciated as a gentle, loving, loyal pet.
The Sloughi weighs up to 50 pounds and typically lives for 10 to 15 years. The energetic, curious American hairless terrier was registered in and made history as the first official hairless breed to have originated in the U. Rumor has it the first of the breed was born from a litter of rat terriers in Louisiana. The hairless terrier weighs between 12 and 16 pounds and lives for up to 16 years. This Dutch breed is alert, diligent and friendly, and has a super-silky, extra-cuddly coat of fur.
The Kooikerhondje weighs 20 to 30 pounds and lives for up to 15 years. Originally bred as a guard dog, the Azawakh was registered in the AKC hound group in The Azawakh weighs between 35 and 55 pounds and lives up to 15 years. Easily identifiable by its short, entirely white coat, the Dogo was bred to find, chase and catch dangerous game in its native Argentina. It can weigh up to pounds and usually lives for up to 15 years. Another addition to the official AKC list was the Barbet , a sweet-natured sporting group breed that was bred in France for hunting water game.
Today, it makes a loyal, sociable pet. The Barbet weighs up to 65 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. This strong, lively breed is one of four native dogs of Belgium alongside the Malinois, Shepherd and Tervuren. It weighs up to 65 pounds and typically lives for 10 to 12 years. Norwegian Lundehund. Cesky Terrier. Russell Terrier. Treeing Walker Coonhound. Portuguese Podengo Pequeno. Rat Terrier Adobe. Wirehaired Vizsla. It became an official AKC breed in , years after the Irish setter was recognized in The Norwegian buhund is another Nordic dog that has made its way to the states.
It makes a good farm dog and is confident and affectionate around children. AKC recognized it as a breed in The Pyrenean shepherd is a mischievous herder that gets its name from the Pyrenees mountains, which span the border of France and Spain.
Just two of these energetic dogs can control a flock of 1, sheep while each trotting an estimated 25 miles a day. It was recognized as an official breed by the AKC in The redbone coonhound is a versatile hunter that was one of the six hounds developed by American settlers to help hunt for raccoon meat and fur. It prefers to alternate between long naps and high-energy nocturnal hunts. Despite its lengthy American history, it wasn't added to the AKC until The cane corso's ancestry dates back to the ancient Roman empire, where it served as a fearless guard dog.
Up until , it was mostly known in southern Italy. However, it has now soared to be AKC's No. The Icelandic sheepdog is a super cute and playful herding dog. It was added to the AKC in and is currently its only breed of Icelandic origin. Though powerful in stature, the Leonberger is a peaceful dog. They make excellent companions and therapy dogs.
The American English coonhound is a hunting dog that was developed in America with ancestry from England. The breed is exceptionally "talkative," as breeders put it, making it a good watchdog. It was officially recognized by the AKC in It is a curious and playful dog that loves going for walks. The Entlebucher mountain dog is a rugged and loyal Swiss dog related to the Bernese mountain dog.
It is often referred to as an "Entle" and entered into the AKC stud book in The Finnish lapphund has incredible origins hunting and herding reindeer north of the Arctic Circle. Today, it is a friendly and weather-resistant dog that makes an excellent family addition.
The Norwegian lundehund was originally bred to hunt puffins, now a protected species. Today, it serves as a loyal and energetic companion when properly trained. The breed was accepted into the AKC in The xoloitzcuintli pronounced show-low-eats-queen-tlee has Aztec history that dates back at least 3, years. It is a hairless creature that makes for a good companion.
AKC officially recognized it as a breed in Russell terriers are Parson Russell terriers that were bred to be more agile, all the better to keep pace with hunting hounds. Russell terriers are considered by AKC to be the optimal body size for a working terrier. They were selected to be an official breed in The treeing Walker coonhound is a hunting dog named for its instinct to drive its quarry up a tree.
In , it became the th AKC breed. Chinooks were bred to be sled dogs in New Hampshire, where they are now the official state dog. They are athletic and patient dogs that get along well with children. They were inducted into the AKC in The Portuguese podengo pequeno is an athletic and playful hound.
It is one of the world's smallest hunting dogs. Although an ancient breed, it wasn't officially recognized by the AKC until As the name implies, the rat terrier was originally bred for hunting vermin. Today it makes a loveable and playful companion. The Coton de Tulear is a happy-go-lucky and charming dog that loves to follow its owner around.
It is the official dog of Madagascar and entered into the AKC stud book in The wirehaired vizsla is distinguished from the vizsla by its sturdier frame and thick, wiry coat.
These dogs always seem to be smiling and having a good time. If you are an active person and love to exercise a Goldendoodle could be perfect for you.
Aussiedoodles are newer, but we are starting to see more and more of them out on their walks. These dogs often have two different color eyes which brings a unique trait to this cool looking dog.
They are very smart and happy-go-lucky. They love everyone and everything and are low shedding and hypoallergenic. Last but not least! Besides their cuteness, intelligence, and friendliness, why are the above designer dogs so popular?
One of the main reasons is most of these dogs have been bred to be hypoallergenic — meaning they are very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.
Hypoallergenic dogs have very predictable coats and typically do not shed much leading to an allergy sufferer to have less of an allergic reaction. Poodles are a prominent hypoallergenic breed, therefore, that is why you see them bred with other dogs so frequently.
The best way to celebrate these unique dog breeds is through competition, however as mentioned before, only purebred dogs recognized by the AKC can compete. The Westminster Kennel Club is the oldest organization in the United States dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs.
This year the Westminster Week will be held February 8th — 11th. Both the Dogo Argentino and the Barbet will be competing for the first time so make sure to tune in!
You can see all the dogs that are currently registered to compete this upcoming February. Purina plays a large role in these different purebred dog shows around the states. They are the official sponsor of three major dog shows and help promote, popularize, and fund the sport of purebreds. Not all dogs will act according to their breed standards, the right dog for you could be any one of the cross breeds, purebreds, or a furry friend at your local rescue.
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