Redbone Coonhound

The three “new” breeds are the Bluetick Coonhound, the Boykin Spaniel and the Redbone Coonhound (pictured above), and will be eligible for full AKC registration and competition in their respective groups at conformation shows held on and after December 30, 2009.

“We are happy that Boykin Spaniel, Bluetick Coonhound and Redbone Coonhound will be joining the ranks of fully-recognized AKC breeds,” said Mari-Beth O’Neill, AVP of Customer Service. “Although these breeds have been classified in two different groups, all three possess energetic natures and are still very actively used by hunters as working dogs today.”

The Bluetick Coonhound gets its name from a coat pattern, which is dark blue in color and covered in a ticking or mottled pattern. Working ability is very important to owners who prize the sturdy and athletic Bluetick for its skill in trailing and treeing raccoons and other small animals.

The Boykin Spaniel is the official State Dog of South Carolina, and is a medium-sized, all-around hunting dog with a cheerful, energetic personality. The breed was developed in South Carolina in the early 1900s by Mr. L. Whitaker Boykin. Originally used to hunt wild turkeys, Boykins now typically work with ducks and other waterfowl.

The Redbone Coonhound has a beautiful red coat and is a versatile worker that possesses the ability to hunt and swim over a variety of terrain while still maintaining its speed and agility. The breed dates back to red foxhounds brought over by Scottish immigrants in the late 1700s and red foxhounds imported from Ireland before the Civil War.

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AKC to Recognize Three New Dog Breeds

The new First Family have narrowed down their choices for the type of breed they’d like their dog to be, either a Labradoodle or a Portugese water hound.

President-elect Obama said they’re going to wait a little bit after the inauguration before checking out shelters, and told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that “This has been tougher than finding a commerce secretary.”

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The Obamas Narrow Down Dog Breed Choices

Reader Laney guessed this week’s “What Is It” from yesterday. The mystery dog breed is called Xoloitzcuintle (show-low-eats-quint-lee), also known as a Xolo or Mexican Hairless.

Xolos are native to Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean and evidence shows they’ve been around the area for over 3,500 years! Their likeness has appeared in ancient artifacts produced by the Colima, Aztec and Toltec civilizations in Mexico.

When Columbus arrived in 1492 he made notes in journal entries about the dogs, and subsequently the breed was transported back to Europe.

Xolos are now known for their calm demeanor, but they still require extensive social training for the first year of their lives. Their guardian nature makes them great guard dogs though obedience training is usually strongly encouraged!

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What Was It? A Xoloitzcuintle!