American Kennel Club adds two new dog breeds

American hairless terrier.
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Two new dog breeds have been officially recognized by the American Kennel Club, The Associated Press reports. The American hairless terrier and the Sloughi will bring the total number of AKC-recognized dogs up to 189.

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American hairless terriers "are bare-skinned…lively and inquisitive" and do well as pets for people with dog-hair allergies, the AP reports. The AKC defines them as "energetic," "alert," and "curious."

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Sloughis are an ancient North African hound breed, and were originally used to hunt big game such as gazelles. AKC writes that Sloughis are "reserved," "graceful," and "noble."

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Among other criteria, AKC requires several hundred dogs of the breed to be living nationwide in order to be considered as an official dog breed.

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