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.

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

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is renowned as the trusted expert in breed, health and training informatioin for canines.

The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers. Fanciers of many others — though, as yet, no “doodles” or ...

From bolonki to Teddy Roosevelt terriers, three new dog breeds have been added to the American Kennel Club’s official roster ...

The spirited herding dog's history dates back to the 17th century in the United Kingdom, according to the organization Erin Clack is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE. She has been writing about fashion, ...

The Lancashire heeler got some paws-itively great news on Wednesday: the dog breed fetched a spot in the American Kennel Club's listing. Named as the organization's 201st breed, American Kennel Club ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Unmasked, singing, and dancing with an equally unmasked crowd, cell phone video shows Mayor London Breed inside a club in the Tenderloin on Wednesday night. Breed and others enjoyed a ...

Recognition means eligibility for many U.S. dog shows and can increase a breed’s visibility to the pet-loving public.

The new year is off to a great start for dog lovers, thanks to the addition of two new dog breeds by the American Kennel Club. The AKC, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, announced Tuesday ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Unmasked, singing, and dancing with an equally unmasked crowd, cell phone video shows Mayor London Breed inside a club in the Tenderloin on Wednesday night. Breed and others ...