Miscellaneous Dogs

Miscellaneous dogs are new breeds of dogs that have yet to be classified by the American Kennel Club or its equivalent in Europe.  Both dog breeders and evolution occasionally create species that are significantly different from any current dog breed that may exist. Breeders constantly experiment with crossbreeding and an entirely new breed can emerge.

   When two dogs of different breeds are combined they are usually termed mixed-breed (Mutts).  Mixed-breeds that are moving towards a clearly defined set of behaviors, characteristics and origins are classified as miscellaneous dogs. They are not defined, but are evolving in a specific direction.

Most of the dogs in this group are hunting dogs or guard dogs.  Somewhere in the future these dogs will be recognized by the American Kennel Club.

Examples of miscellaneous dogs include Beauceron, Black Russian Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Neapolitan Mastiff, Plott and Redbone Coonhound.