Unrecognized Breed laboring in Obscurity

Unrecognized Breeds

  There are a set of dogs that fall short of American Kennel Club standards.  Physically these dogs still exist. The American Kennel Club does not believe these lines of dogs are developed enough to be distinct breeds.  When these breeds get close to the standards held by American Kennel Club, they will move into the miscellaneous group of dogs.  When defined by the standards they will be moved into one of the American Kennel Club recognized groups.

   There are at least 35 species of dog that are not recognized by the American Kennel Club.  In the future one or more of these species may evolve to be recognized as a separate breed of dog, as opposed to a mixed breed.  There are no doubt many more unrecognized breeds in the world that are unknown outside the geographic area in which animal resided.

  

 Examples of dogs that are unrecognized are Havana Silk Dog, Shiloh Sheppard, Coton de Tulear, Estrela Mountain Dog, Alaskan Inuit Dog and Goldendoodle.