As of Jan. 1, three new dog breeds have earned full recognition from the American Kennel Club. The newly recognized dog ...

The AKC adds three new breeds in 2026: the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, and Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka.

While these breeds are not new, they have just been recognized by the American Kennel Club as official breeds.

The American Kennel Club shared that three breeds have been added to their official registry: the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, ...

With more than 6.5 million square miles of land, Russia is the largest country in the world. This country is also home to a diverse group of beautiful dog breeds that are known for their toughness.

Studying native dog breeds can tell you a lot about a nation’s history. For instance, many of the Russian dog breeds on our list have been around for thousands of years, evolving to happily withstand ...

Three breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and increasing their ...

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 has ...

The American Kennel Club is adding two breeds to its purebred dog registry. In a press release issued Tuesday, the AKC announced it has officially recognized the Mudi and Russian Toy as purebred dogs.

The American Kennel Club has announced the addition of two new dog breeds. The Russian Toy, a tiny and cheerful dog with Russian aristocracy, and the Mudi, originally from Hungary and used on farms, ...