Three New Breeds Gain Full AKC Recognition
A sturdy spaniel and two hard-working coonhounds have joined the AKC registry, bringing the total number of AKC breeds to 164.

The Bluetick Coonhound has a typical "bawling" bark and the ability to stay on the most intricate of tracks, making it a prized companion for sporting families. The Boykin Spaniel, the state dog of South Carolina, has a cheerful, energetic personality and the stamina to work or play all day long. The Redbone Coonhound has a beautiful red coat, great stamina, and an even-tempered, trainable nature.

Read about what it takes to become an AKC-registered breed.

oh cool! those are all really interesting! i love reading about all types of dog breeds! I just got this dog encyclopedia. it's very interesting and informative!

You have a dog encyclopedia? Lucky, I want one, in highschool I remember there was an international dog encyclopedia with cool dog breeds that I've never heard of!