What would it take for you to "recognize" a new breed?
What would it take for you to "recognize" a new breed? Dog Breed Discussions
In response to the question about fake dog breeds http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aokr8ARUW_bMHuvF8JLKz47sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070912131936AArYUmR&show=7#profile-info-15c1fabafaa154fa8353a827ff2e8253aa If someone developed a new breed, when would you recognize it as legitimate?There was some debate about the legitimacy of the Silken Windhound and the Miniature Australian Shepherd. The Alaskan Klee Kai was named as a fake breed but it's recognized by UKC. The Mi-Ki is a mix of several small breeds but is recognized by ARBA.The Cesky Terrier and Black Russian Terrier are both fairly new breeds, created from other breeds, but that are widely accepted.Would a dog need to have a working heritage with a real purpose for creating it for you to accept it?Would the breeders need to make a serious commitment to type and quality?Would it need to be recognized by AKC, KC, CKC (Canadian) or FCI? What about UKC, ARBA, or an FCI-member country?Bracco--You have Bracchi Italiani? (Did I pluralize that right?) I love that breed. I've never actually met one but I think they're a very beautiful and noble-looking breed.Thanks everyone. This has helped me, because I've often wondered why, even though I agree with it, a dog like the Black Russian Terrier is accepted while a dog like the Mi-Ki is scoffed.I would accept a new breed if:1. It breeds true to type. 2. It was created to fulfill a unique need or function. This has always been the reason for creating new breeds. But in today's world, we have more access to a wide range of dogs for a variety of needs. There are plenty of companion dogs to fill all needs. I don't think there's any unfilled need there, so I really wouldn't accept any new companion breeds, especially with so many dogs dying in shelters. There wasn't a dog to survive the extremes in temperature and be the guard that the Russians needed when the created the Black Russian Terrier.For me, it doesn't need to be recognized by any major kennel club or even have a huge or international following.