AKC Dog Registry Recognizes the Mudi, Russian Toy Breeds
2022-01-08
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1A strong Hungarian farm dog and a very small dog linked to the former Russian aristocracy have won recognition by the American Kennel Club.
2The AKC is a private group that registers dogs as pure bred and holds competitions and other events for dog owners.
3These include the yearly, world-famous Westminster Kennel Club show.
4AKC officials announced this week it was adding the mudi and the Russian toy to its registry.
5Mudis are part of a large family of Hungarian sheepdogs, including the Puli and Pumi breeds.
6Fans say the medium-sized, shaggy Mudis are energetic and hard-working and have many skills.
7They say the dogs can herd sheep, hunt, kill small animals called rodents and compete in those skills.
8Kim Seiter is a New Jersey dog agility trainer. She owns four mudis.
9"They're not for the inactive person," Seiter said. But, she added that the breed is intelligent and trainable.
10Images of the dogs were used on stamps for mail in their homeland in 2004, along with other Hungarian breeds.
11The other new AKC breed is the Russian toy.
12The AKC says the little dogs should weigh no more than 2.7 kilograms and have long legs for their size.
13The group also says the breed is lively in behavior.
14Russian toys developed from small English terriers that gained the favor of rich Russian landowners about four hundred years ago.
15AKC official Gina DiNardo said the breed loves "being close to its humans, making a wonderful companion for an owner who can be with the dog a great deal."
16The AKC is the oldest purebred dog registry in the United States. It recognizes 199 breeds.
17Recognition requirements include having at least 300 dogs of the breed spread in at least 20 states.
18Many newer and popular mixed breeds, such as Labradoodles and puggles, are not AKC recognized.
19Some animal rights supporters dislike dog breeding and the market for purebreds.
20They say the industry abuses dogs, both purebred and mixed.
21The AKC says breeding can be done responsibly and helps continue predictable qualities that people look for in dogs.
1A strong Hungarian farm dog and a very small dog linked to the former Russian aristocracy have won recognition by the American Kennel Club. 2The AKC is a private group that registers dogs as pure bred and holds competitions and other events for dog owners. These include the yearly, world-famous Westminster Kennel Club show. 3AKC officials announced this week it was adding the mudi and the Russian toy to its registry. 4Mudis are part of a large family of Hungarian sheepdogs, including the Puli and Pumi breeds. Fans say the medium-sized, shaggy Mudis are energetic and hard-working and have many skills. They say the dogs can herd sheep, hunt, kill small animals called rodents and compete in those skills. 5Kim Seiter is a New Jersey dog agility trainer. She owns four mudis. 6"They're not for the inactive person," Seiter said. But, she added that the breed is intelligent and trainable. 7Images of the dogs were used on stamps for mail in their homeland in 2004, along with other Hungarian breeds. 8The other new AKC breed is the Russian toy. The AKC says the little dogs should weigh no more than 2.7 kilograms and have long legs for their size. The group also says the breed is lively in behavior. 9Russian toys developed from small English terriers that gained the favor of rich Russian landowners about four hundred years ago. 10AKC official Gina DiNardo said the breed loves "being close to its humans, making a wonderful companion for an owner who can be with the dog a great deal." 11The AKC is the oldest purebred dog registry in the United States. It recognizes 199 breeds. 12Recognition requirements include having at least 300 dogs of the breed spread in at least 20 states. Many newer and popular mixed breeds, such as Labradoodles and puggles, are not AKC recognized. 13Some animal rights supporters dislike dog breeding and the market for purebreds. They say the industry abuses dogs, both purebred and mixed. 14The AKC says breeding can be done responsibly and helps continue predictable qualities that people look for in dogs. 15I'm Caty Weaver. 16Caty Weaver wrote this story from materials including those of the Associated Press. 17___________________________________________________ 18Words in This Story 19aristocracy - n. the highest social class in some countries : the people who have special titles (such as duke and duchess), who typically own land, and who traditionally have more money and power than the other people in a society 20shaggy - adj. covered with hair or fur that is long and tangled 21herd - v. to gather and move (a group of animals) 22agility - n. able to move quickly and easily 23stamp - n. a small piece of paper that you buy and then stick to an envelope or package to pay the cost of mailing it 24companion - n. a person or animal you spend time with or enjoy being with 25We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments section, and visit our Facebook page.