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    6 New Breeds Competing in 2012 Westminster Dog Show

    By Webvet | Pets – Tue, Feb 14, 2012 9:13 AM EST

    By WebVet.com

    Six new breeds will be competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this week. A total of 2,000 dogs, representing 185 breeds will fight for the title of Best in Show beginning on February 13.

    The new breeds include Mexico's hairless Xoloitzcuintli, the Finnish Lapphund, the Norwegian Lundehund, the Cesky Terrier, the American English Coonhound and the Entlebucher Mountain Dog.

    "We will have at least two dogs in every breed, including the new ones," explained David Frei, the Westminster Kennel Club's director of communications. "New breed is a little bit of a misnomer because a lot of these breeds have been around for hundreds, or even thousands of years in some of the cases."

    In the past 23 years of the show's 136-year history, more than 40 new breeds have been added to the competition -- however their chances of winning the top prize are slim.

    "The shortest time between a breed competing at Westminster and winning best of show is 27 years," said Frei. "That was the Bichon Frise. It had its first year in 1974 and won best in show in 2001."

    WebVet: Find the perfect dog breed!

    The Xoloitzcuintli:

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    American English Coonhound



    Cesky Terrier



    Entlebucher Mountain Dog



    Finnish Lapphund



    Norwegian Lundehund:

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    • greg
      greg  •  Walkersville, Maryland  •  2 months ago
      my cat likes all of those breeds...
    • Crankbait
      Crankbait  •  3 months ago
      THE MORE I KNOW ABOUT PEOPLE, THE BETTER I LIKE MY DOGS
      • MtForceBwU
        MtForceBwU 3 months ago
        I understand, but that is just too sad.
      • Megan
        Megan 3 months ago
        thats kinda messed up
      • Jeff
        Jeff 3 months ago
        WELL SAID !
    • tree hugger
      tree hugger  •  Brooklyn, New York  •  3 months ago
      all dogs are beautiful,no matter if they're pedigree or mixes
      • Tamie
        Tamie 3 months ago
        Too bad they are not marketed the way the way the purebreds are.
      • Rat Killer
        Rat Killer 3 months ago
        True professional breeders do not market their dogs, people come to them begging to get on the list to buy them.

        Amateur breeders that produce more than one litter in 2 years, from dogs with poor petigrees just to sell the pups for money are the problem.
      • tree hugger
        tree hugger 3 months ago
        they are. they're called "designer dogs"so sad.
    • Paul
      Paul  •  Baltimore, Maryland  •  3 months ago
      The best dogs I ever had were a mix that I got from the pound.
      • James Q
        James Q 3 months ago
        You monster!! You went ahead and sewed those dogs together!!! One day we will find out who you are!.... You can't hide forever PAUL the dog sewer.
      • Vlad the Inhaler
        Vlad the Inhaler 3 months ago
        James Q, sewer is where your crap goes. Well, in your case, other than the internet.
      • Thelma
        Thelma 3 months ago
        Wow, Legume. Remove the chip off your shoulder and the agenda out of your kool aid and you will see that James was making a joke. It's funny. guess you lost your sense of humor when you replaced it with the chip and agenda.
    • Robert
      Robert  •  3 months ago
      My mutt loves to watch this every year and make snide comments.
      • ted
        ted 3 months ago
        U made mylaugh,I needed that.
      • Allegra
        Allegra 3 months ago
        lol
      • Emily
        Emily 3 months ago
        lol
    • *I
      *I  •  3 months ago
      Mutt = nature's hybrid.
      Son's dog (95lb) is some of this, some of that; there's even some Westie (THAT must have been interesting). He's mostly Galoot with a large dose of Lumox.....but 100% Wuss and we love him (dog and son, that is) : ]
      • joyce
        joyce 3 months ago
        hybrid refers to crossing of species, mix breed is crossing of same species. wolf/dog crosses are hybrids.
      • Desiree Myers
        Desiree Myers 3 months ago
        Jeese Joyce, they are being funny! Read between the lines! They are saying that the AKC sucks and doesn't mean anything!! Purebreeds are mentally challenged because they are nothing but inbred. Her mutt (like most mutts!) are better than pures!
      • jeff
        jeff 3 months ago
        OMG......THAT WHAT MINE IS!!! only you have to add in ankle licker......he is a galoomox anklelikker...........NOW I KNOW!!!!!!!!
    • Dante
      Dante  •  3 months ago
      aww, I guess they haven't allowed the Red Coated Nicki Minajabrador in yet. darn it
    • lowRider1
      lowRider1  •  3 months ago
      All i got is a pot licker.
    • Trillions in debt
      Trillions in debt  •  3 months ago
      When will they recognize the Snakenosed Congressional Pork Retriever?
    • T
      T  •  Baltimore, Maryland  •  3 months ago
      When if ever will the AKC recognize the Thai Ridgeback breed????
    • 59slotown
      59slotown  •  3 months ago
      Is that a Chupacabra?
    • Lisa H
      Lisa H  •  3 months ago
      I always like hearing about breeds of dogs that most people have never heard of. I, personally, have a mutt and have always had mutts.
    • patricia
      patricia  •  St Louis, Missouri  •  3 months ago
      Over the years, I have had mixed breeds, strays and pure bred ranging from setters, pointers, wired fox terriers, collies, beagles etc. The attitudes of these were all based on the people who were in their lives. Currently, I have a English Springer Spaniel,(my second,) and I feel that this is one of the best breeds I have ever had, but right up there is a Collie/Shepherd mix that we found as a stray. All dogs need a loving home, purebreeds and mutts. The problem is not in adopting purebred dogs, the problem is that irresponsible people do not spay or neuter their pets.
    • Christopher
      Christopher  •  Minneapolis, Minnesota  •  3 months ago
      Is the Snooki ever going to compete?
    • Penelope
      Penelope  •  3 months ago
      I thought the Norwegian Lundehund was already a entered breed. They are CUTE!!! They are also called puffin dogs and extremely flexible.

      But to be honest, I have met very mean yorkies and buttery Great Danes. If a pooch is friendly (or a Diva), they have my respect.
    • Kitty
      Kitty  •  3 months ago
      We need a show for Mutts - they r the best of show in my book!!
    • Yankee1
      Yankee1  •  3 months ago
      Ellen the AmStaff is already a recognized AKC breed
    • Welcome to the USSA
      Welcome to the USSA  •  3 months ago
      Isn't that first one a Chupacabra?
    • Talkin to Myself
      Talkin to Myself  •  Pleasanton, California  •  3 months ago
      If there ever was a chance to justify clothes on a dog, the Xoloitzcuintli is it! Good thing they hail from a warm climate!
    • EMB
      EMB  •  3 months ago
      Is the Mexican dog here legally?
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