Published 14:58 IST, January 6th 2020
Two new dog breeds officially recognised by the American Kennel Club
The AKC on December 6 announced that two breeds Barbet and Dogo Argentino were being added to their list of recognised dog breeds after meeting the requirements
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American Kennel Club on December 6 anunced that two breeds Barbet and Dogo Argenti were being ded to ir list of recognised breeds. According to reports, Barbet is an archetypic water dog from France with a friendly nature and a furry coat. club furr ded that French breed is loyal and likes to stay in close proximity to its owners.
AKC officially recognises two new dog breeds
Dogo Argenti breed has been classified as a pack-hunting dog breed in Argentina. It is said that dog was initially bred to hunt big animals such as mountain lions and boars. AKC classifies it under working category. Kennel club also said that dogs are courous and have an affectionate nature towards ir family.
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AKC said that Dogo Argenti is difficult to handle for a new dog owner because of guarding and territorial instincts y possess. Argentine breed has been identified as powerful and athletic. Also, y have been recognised as a breed with great lung capacity with a muscular body build. However, this breed needs to be maintained as ir white coat needs weekly brushing.
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Process of getting recognised
American Kennel Club recognises a breed only if re is a strength of 300 to 400 dogs in about 20 states. It is also stated that re needs to be a recognised and established breed club with owners and qualified breeders for dog. After all of that, breed becomes eligible to take part and compete in Miscellaneous class, a class where dog breeds spend a period of three years. From re, dog breed can get official recognition, enabling it to be a part of AKC events and all clubs affiliated with it. With dition of Barbet and Dogo Argenti to its registry, American Kennel Club has 195 recognized breeds.
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AKC is a registry of purebred dog breeds in United States of America. It also sanctions events such as National Dog Show, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and AKC National Championship, an event sponsored by Royal Canin. Also, AKC is t part of World Canine Organisation (Fédération Cylogique Internationale).
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(With inputs from ncies)
14:58 IST, January 6th 2020