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This category shows all dog breeds which originated in any of the American states or territories. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dog breeds originating in the United States . Pages in category "Dog breeds originating in the United States"
The American staghound is a large, usually rough-coated, powerfully built variety of sighthound; as a dog crossbreed its appearance can vary markedly, but it usually stands between 25 and 33 inches (64 and 84 cm) in height and weighs between 65 and 100 pounds (29 and 45 kg).
The Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America was founded in 1978 and began holding shows in the same year. [3] The Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America conducts a number of competitions, including conformation shows , obedience trials , lure coursing , tracking and other events. [ 1 ]
There are many long-haired cat breeds – in fact, the American Cat Association lists 57! Cats are normally very good at self-grooming and fastidious about cleanliness.
Britain's Kennel Club has added an average of just 121 Lancashire heelers annually to its registry in recent years, and the American Kennel Club says only about 5,000 exist worldwide.
The Lancashire heeler earned recognition from the U.K.'s The Kennel Club in 1981. The breed became part of the AKC’s FSS in 2001, and the United States Lancashire Heeler Club was formed in 2007.
A domestic long-haired cat is a cat of mixed ancestry – thus not belonging to any particular recognized cat breed – possessing a coat of semi-long to long fur. Domestic long-haired cats should not be confused with the British Longhair, American Longhair, or other breeds with "Longhair" names, which are standardized breeds defined by various registries. [8]
Dogs compete in the Flyball tournament at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)