New Dog Breeds

The American Kennel Club Recognizes Adorable Breeds

 

They say that a dog is a man’s best friend. To some people, dogs are considered part of the family –– they guard the family, they play with the kids, etc. Other people even substitute a dog for a real family –– you know . . . those spouseless, childless individuals who pour all their love onto one lucky dog.

            Yes, to love and be loved by a dog is a wonderful, fulfilling thing. That is, if you can get past the incessant barking and you possess patience beyond any other when training in things such as where to poo/pee, learning to do tricks, how to get them to stop biting other people.

            Think of adopting an adorable puppy that will make anyone who sets eyes on it go, “Aww,” or “What a dog!” (I mean this in a positive way)? Consider the newest members of the Doggie Family, worthy to be part of the American Kennel Club: the American English Coonhound, the Finnish Lapphund, and the Cesky Terrier.

 

American English Coonhound

Formerly known as the Virginia hound, the American English Coonhound is a fierce hunter. Well, not really –– but its great strength, speed, loud voice, and its excellent scenting capabilities make it one fine hunter.

            Born to be a hunter yet once deemed unsatisfactory by American standards because of the fact that it was incapable of hunting edible animals, the Virginia hound was crossbred with the Bloodhound. The result? The American English Coonhound –– an athletic, agile superdog with a free personality and a drive to hunt.

            The American English Coonhound may be a hunter by nature, but it would be a great addition to any family. While some dogs remain detached to some members of the family –– if not the entire family –– the American English Coonhound is a loyal, tender, sociable dog, excellent for playing with the kids. Although, it is inclined to bark constantly and it could be a problem for neighbors. This type of pet is required for a family who has plenty of space, as the coonhound is excessively active and full of energy, it would need ample space to prance around.

 

Finnish Lapphund

Curious and intelligent, the Finnish Lapphund is cold- and water-proof thanks to its thick coat. They’re pretty cute, too, what with their sweet and open faces. They were once used for herding reindeers by a semi-nomadic tribe, the Sami, in Lapland, which was the northern area of Sweden, Finland, and a part of Russia). Today, Finnish Lapphunds still preserves its instinct for herding.

            The Finnish Lapphunds, a popular breed of family pets in Scandinavia, is easily trained because of its remarkable intelligence –– owners and trainers of Finnish Lapphunds swear that they think things through before taking a course of action. They are friendly, and agile, and make excellent watchdogs, as it is alert and has a tendency to bark at anything alien. Its life spans from twelve to fourteen years.

            Finnish Lapphunds are ideal for any type of family. It has been known to have a gentle nature towards children, the elderly, and even towards disabled people.

 

Cesky Terrier

Another breed born to hunt, Cesky Terrier is a crossbred between a Scottish Terrier and Sealyham Terrier. It was bred by Frantisik Horak, a Scottish terrier breeder and hunting enthusiast, in 1949 and he subsequently reported his findings to the Czech Terrier Club in 1950, asked the breed to be called Cesky terriers, and from then on, the Cesky Terrier was used to hunt rabbits, ducks, foxes, and even the occasional wild boar.

            It is alert and razor sharp when hunting and is fully capable of hunting underground. It also has excellent scenting capabilities. It works better when hunting in packs. Considered as one of the national breeds in Czech Republic –– where it originated –– the Cesky Terriers are loyal to family members but can be standoffish when dealing with strangers. It is an active breed, and one of its great joys in life is to dig. It isn’t aggressive, so don’t get any ideas about battling it to other dogs. They are enthusiastic about hunting, but other than that, they aren’t that flighty. In fact, the Cesky Terrier is very even-tempered. This breed is recommended to families with a spacious and protected backyard, where the terrier can be free to roam and romp around. It’s typical life spans from twelve to fifteen years.

 

            These breeds newly recognized by the AKC are truly adorable. Either get one as a watch dog or a companion –– you won’t regret it.

 

References:

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·         The American Kennel Club, Inc.. (2011). American Kennel Club – Cesky Terrier. Available: http://www.akc.org/breeds/cesky_terrier/. Last accessed June 15 2011.

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