Breeds

The Bergamasco, Boerboel, Spanish Water Dog, and Cirneco dell-Etna

6 Terriers of All Sizes

The Coton de Tulear and the Wirehaired Vizsla were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 and will be competing for the first time at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, North America’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious, in 2015. Get ready to cheer them on with this AKC lowdown on these newly recognized breeds.

Tie up those sneakers! We asked the American Kennel Club’s Lisa Peterson which breeds are best suited as running companions. Here are the breeds making the top cut and why they make excellent running partners.

Get to know these uncommon breeds

Know your dogs! Frequently confused breeds. Get the low down on the differences between these similar-looking dogs.

Get the low down on the differences between these similar-looking dogs.

The Staffordhsire Terrier vs. The American Staffordshire Terrier: Here's how to tell the difference between these commonly confused breeds.

Know your dogs! Frequently confused breeds. Get the low down on the differences between these similar-looking dogs

Frequently confused breeds