An athletic Hungarian farm dog and a tiny pet of bygone Russian aristocrats are the latest breeds in the American Kennel Club's purebred lineup for 2022.

The American Kennel Club kicked off 2022 by adding the Russian Toy to its purebred dog registry. This small terrier is said to be a 'loyal,' 'smart' and 'charming' breed. (American Kennel Club) ...

The American Kennel Club recently added the Mudi and the Russian Toy to their list of recognized breeds, bringing the AKC's dog breed count to 199 Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She ...

"Both [breeds] are unique, offering dog lovers very different choices," American Kennel Club Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo said in a press release 2020 may be the year of the rat in the Chinese ...

This decade is off to a paws-itive start, with the recognition of two new dog breeds by the American Kennel Club.. The AKC, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, announced Tuesday that the ...

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje dogs Rhett (L) and Escher (C) along with a Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen named Juno (R), new breeds recognized by American Kennel Club, stand during a meet the breeds ...

The herding group has welcomed it's newest pup. The American Kennel Club is welcoming a small but mighty addition to the herding group with its 201st recognized breed, the Lancashire heeler. The ...

The animal rights group argues that the standards the kennel club promotes for several dog breeds, including America’s most ...

The Belgian Laekenois was recognized Wednesday as the American Kennel Club's 196th breed.. But the rare dog breed known for its coarse coat and protective personality won't make its debut on the ...

NEW YORK — The U.S. still has a major case of French bulldog fever, but a very different breed is staunchly chasing dog lovers' hearts, according to American Kennel Club statistics released Tuesday.

The American Kennel Club, the world's largest purebred dog registry, recognizes new dog breeds every year, with dogs needing to be in an established breed club. Last year, the Dogo Argentino and ...