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AKC Dog Breeds
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The American Kennel Club® (AKC) celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2009 and tracks registration statistics on purebred dogs. Three new dog breeds were added to the AKC breeds list in 2010, including the Leonberger, the Cane Corso and the Icelandic Shepdog.
For help choosing a dog to fit your lifestyle, our dog breeds page has a list of questions to help you make a decision. Return to this list to learn more about individual breeds when you are ready.
If you are interested in a Yorkipoo, a Labradoodle or another "designer dog," learn more about designer dog breeds and hybrid dogs before making your decision. There really is more to think about than you might imagine.
If you have allergy sufferers in your house, learn about hypoallergenic dogs like the Poodle, Shih-Tzu or Yorkshire Terrier. Is there really such a thing as a "hypoallergenic" dog? Learn more before you leap.
NOTE: For more information on any of these AKC Dog Breeds, click the breed name.
**Added to AKC Dog Breeds Registry for the first time in 2010
*Added to AKC Registry for the first time in 2009
This AKC dog breeds list only includes purebred dog breeds recognized by the AKC. The list is ranked by popularity based on the AKC's 2010 registration statistics.
There are hundreds more to choose from, including designer dogs, hybrid dogs, hypoallergenic dogs, other popular mixed dog breeds or breeds listed through the AKC's Foundation Stock Service®, i.e., purebred breeds not currently registrable with the American Kennel Club.
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