The Danish-Swedish farmdog — yep, that's the official name — joined the pack Thursday. The designation makes the breed ...

The Danish-Swedish Farmdog, a breed newly recognized by the American Kennel Club, joins over 200 purebred dog breeds that are eligible for competition.

Terje HÃ¥heim The newly recognized breed is described as "the Little Big Dog" by the American Kennel Club. "The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a companion dog that loves to work and enjoys a challenge.

These small but mighty pups have roots on family farms in Denmark and Sweden, where they helped catch rodents, herd livestock ...

The decision means that the breed is now eligible for dog show competitions. The Danish-Swedish farmdog is the 202nd breed to gain admittance to the club. It stands nearly 15 inches tall and ...

Just because a breed is newly recognized does not mean it was newly created. This image provided by the American Kennel Club (AKC) shows a Danish-Swedish Farmdog standing outdoors, the latest dog ...

NEW YORK — Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club's lineup of recognized breeds. Or you might say “hej.” The Danish-Swedish farmdog — yep, that's the official name ...

In 2021, the breed earned induction into the AKC ... giving the Danish-Swedish farmdog a shot at being named top dog. Danish-Swedish farmdogs may be new to the AKC pantheon, but they have ...

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