New Dog Breeds Recognized by the American Kennel Club
Dog breeds must first be entered into the AKC's miscellaneous class before being officially recognized and designated into a specific group. New dog breeds stay in the miscellaneous class for approximately 1 to 3 years. During these years, the AKC contacts the National Breed Club for this breed. The club's responsibility is to maintain healthy breeding, have the breed compete and enter events, and record how many dogs and litters were born during this period. This allows the AKC to...