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NEW BREEDS At WESTMINSTER
The Entlebucher mountain dog
A native of Switzerland and the smallest of the four American Kennel Club Swiss Breeds. Prized for its work ethic and ease of training, this dog can easily switch from high-spirited playmate to serious, self-assured dog with a commanding presence.
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The Mexican Xoloitzcuintli, left
The national dog of Mexico was previously known as the Mexican hairless. It comes in three sizes, and there is a coated version seen only in the U.S. and Canada. Living in the Mexican jungles, their intelligence and natural cleanliness have turned them into unique and valued pets. The Norwegian Lunderhund, right
Also called the Puffin dog. It spent centuries on the rocky cliffs and high fields of arctic Norway hunting and retrieving puffin birds, which was an important meat and feather crop to local farmers. The dog has at least six toes on each foot so it can handle the almost vertical areas where Puffins rest. Today's version of the dog is an alert, cheerful and somewhat mischievous companion. -
The Finnish Lapphund
A reindeer herding dog from the norther parts of Scandinavia. Devoted to their family, they are friendly with all people, highly intelligent and eager to learn. -
The Cesky terrier
A well-muscled, short-legged hunting terrier that can be worked in packs. With natural drop ears and natural tail, it is longer than it is tall and has a long, soft, silky coat. Lean, graceful and reserved toward strangers but loyal to owners. Always alert during a hunt. -
The American English coonhound
A descendant of the English foxhound and evolved from Virginia hounds. Originally used to hunt fox by day and raccoon by night.
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