How many breeds does AKC currently recognize and how often to they recognize new breeds?
I keep finding conflicting information on the Internet. The last figure I found was 164. I also want to find out how often they recognize new breeds.
How many breeds does AKC currently recognize and how often to they recognize new breeds?
I keep finding conflicting information on the Internet. The last figure I found was 164. I also want to find out how often they recognize new breeds.... Dog Breed Discussions : How many breeds does AKC currently recognize and how often to they recognize new breeds?...
Here, you can count them... Sorry, I'm too tired...http://www.akc.org/breeds/complete_breed_list.cfmFrom their site: "The AKC Board of Directors has the authority to add a breed to the list of AKC-registrable breeds if, in its opinion, sufficient evidence is presented to justify such action. There are a number of factors the Board considers in making this decision, including documentation that the breed in question has been breeding true for many generations, with accurate record keeping; evidence that there is sufficient interest in the breed throughout the United States; and a national club in place that meets AKC requirements to act as the parent club for the breed."
The AKC site just says "over 150" breeds. There is no set time for breeds to be recognized, per the following statement:"The AKC Board of Directors has the authority to add a breed to the list of AKC-registrable breeds if, in its opinion, sufficient evidence is presented to justify such action. There are a number of factors the Board considers in making this decision, including documentation that the breed in question has been breeding true for many generations, with accurate record keeping; evidence that there is sufficient interest in the breed throughout the United States; and a national club in place that meets AKC requirements to act as the parent club for the breed."
Currently there are 164 fully recognized breeds and another 62 in the foundation stock service. The AKC brings new breeds in every year from the FSS. This year the redbone coonhound and cane corso were brought in.