The smartest way is to choose from how a dog acts, rather
than how it looks.
This is a complete list of breeds recognised
by the AKC
This information from the AKC
Recognized Dog Breeds web page
The AKC Board of Directors has the authority to add a breed
to the list of AKC-registrable breeds if, in its opinion, sufficient
evidence is presented to justify such action. There are a number
of factors the Board considers in making this decision, including
documentation that the breed in question has been breeding true
for many generations, with accurate record keeping; evidence
that there is sufficient interest in the breed throughout the
United States; and a national club in place that meets AKC requirements
to act as the parent club for the breed.
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