Celebrate Take Your Dog to Work Day with 10 New Dog Breeds

Dogs are our best friends. Although best friends don’t usually accompany us to work, most dogs would jump at the chance. The love of dogs for us hoomans is only growing stronger as more and more breeds are introduced and brought into families. That’s why we’re celebrating 10 new dog breeds for this year’s Take Your Dog to Work Day.

That’s right, new dog breeds are constantly being developed. Sometimes they’re mixtures of known dog breeds (like the Spoodle that’s a mix of a Poodle and a Cocker Spaniel). But lately, lots of ancient dog breeds are getting the nod of approval from dog registries too.

Find out which dogs are joining the ranks of newly recognised dog breeds. If you’re looking for a furever friend, this could be your go-to list. 😊

Take Your Dog to Work Day, June 24

Take Your Dog to Work Day is hugely popular around the world. Not only can it be fun for your dog (if they’re well socialised), it can be beneficial for you and your work colleagues too!

Thinking of bringing your dog to work this June 24th? Read how Take Your Dog to Work is benefiting canines and their human companions in offices across the planet.

Or perhaps you don’t yet have a dog to call your own, and you’ve been dreaming of one? In which case, check out these 10 new dog breeds.

10 new dog breeds

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is the largest dog registry on earth. New dog breeds need to jump through several hoops – figuratively speaking – to achieve this recognition. Namely:

• The breed must have a national club
• Said club needs a minimum of 100 active members
• There needs to be at least 300 to 400 pedigree dogs representing the breed
• These pedigree pups need to be stationed across at least American 20 states
• The breed first enters the AKC’s ‘Miscellaneous Class‘ (ouch!)
• Eventually (hopefully) AKC officially decides on a breed standard and the breed is formally added to the registry

That means each of the canine companions on this list has been on a rollercoaster roster of bureaucracy to join the ranks of new dog breeds.

New dog breed list

Here’s a list of the new dog breeds we’re covering in this article. Scroll down to check out a snapshot profile for each of these adorable BFF’s:

#	Breed Name	Year Recognised
1.	Mudi	2022
2.	Biewer Terrier	2021
3.	Belgian Laekenois	2020
4.	Dogo Argentino	2020
5.	Barbet	2020
6.	Azawakh	2019
7.	Nederlandse Kooikerhondje	2018
8.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen	2018
9.	Sloughi	2016
10.	Pumi	2016

Without further ado, here are some juicy tidbits on these bow-wows…

#1. Mudi

As of 1 January 2022, the Mudi is the newest dog breed to join the AKC ranks. It’s a breed with roots in herding and, contrary to the way its name is pronounced, it’s not ‘moody. Rather, this is a lively energetic breed with a great work ethic, much like the Border Collie.

Like most herding dogs, the Mudi suits owners who love being active and outdoors. You’ll need to make ample time to work out with this highly trainable furry friend every day because otherwise maybe they will get moody after all. 😊

Fun fact: The plural of Mudi is mudik!

#2. Biewer Terrier

Although its name – Biewer – is pronounced Beaver this is definitely as dog, and one that’s from the Toy group of dogs. (Read our article on dog exercise requirements by breed for the full list of all seven dog groups).

This tiny pointy-eared pooch loves to sit on your lap or go on a trail walk. It’s also fully adaptable to varying weather extremities.

Although this is a diminutive pooch it has high grooming needs. Its luxurious fur is described as “soft silk” (ooooh)! Also, as it should be for all dogs, the Biewer needs a well-balanced vet recommended diet to safeguard its ‘sensitive gastrointestinal system‘.

Fun fact: The Biewer is the first breed to be recognized as purebred thanks to a genetic study. Read more about the Dog DNA test.

#3. Barbet

Even at a glance it’s clear the Barbet is a relative of the Poodle. For folks with dog allergies, that’s a good thing because Poodles and dogs like the Maltese have hair rather than fur. But back to the Barbet…

This curly haired dog often gets mistaken for a Goldendoodle. It makes a loving, loyal companion who needs lots of exercise in smaller bursts because it can easily overheat. This cute pooch also needs lots of grooming to avoid matted hair. Interestingly it’s a breed that can do well as an apartment dog but will need a daily outdoor workout.

Fun fact: The Barbet gets its name from the French word ‘barbe’, which translates as beard.

#4. Belgian Laekenois

The Belgian Laekenois is a heroic dog that almost got wiped out during World War II. That’s because it worked as a messenger dog and Hitler had a bounty on its head! This is a dog that developed in the town of Laeken, hence its name.

Originally it worked as a herding dog, and nowadays it’s also known for being a fantastic therapy and assistance dog. This dog has a powerful guarding instinct and requires lots of socialisation and training early on.

Fun fact: This new dog breed is rare because there are only about 1,000 of them in the world!

#5. Dogo Argentino

You guessed it, Dogo Argentino was first bred in Argentina. This new dog breed is a strong and well-built dog packed with power. No wonder, because this breed was originally bred to hunt big prey.

Out in the field they’re known for search and rescue work, which is no surprise because their top trait is courage.

Provided they’re given ample socialisation and training early on this new dog breed can be an excellent and loyal companion. They’re best for knowledgeable and experienced dog owners and love spending time playing and being part of the family.

Fun fact: Dogo Argentinos were used for hunting Puma, wild boars and even mountain lions!

#6. Azawakh

Azawakh are super speedy and built a lot like Greyhounds. Although the Azawakh was only officially recognised in 2019, it’s thousands of years old. This is dog who adores their owner but is cool and observant with strangers.

Originally developed in West Africa this furry friend aided nomadic hunters in their quests. It would help them bring down prey such as antelope and even wild boar.

An elegant new dog breed, the Azawakh is calm in demeanour but must get a good daily workout.

Be aware: This dog breed can be prone to seizures.

#7. Nederlandse Kooikerhondje 

With silken medium length fur, the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is a new dog breed that’s been around for a few hundred years. In days gone by this pretty pup helped humans lure ducks along river banks and into cages.

‘Kooikerhondje’ means ‘decoy man‘ because that’s precisely how this breed would hunt. They’d trick ducks to willingly follow them into captivity.

This happy hunter makes a great family companion but needs regular physical and mental stimulation to satisfy its appetite for work.

Fun fact: The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje’s tail looks like a big white feather, something that helped it attract ducks. 

#8. Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

Meet the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen (GBGV). He was originally bred as a short-legged hunting dog. You might ask why a hunting dog would need short legs? That’s a good question…

Despite the grandeur of its name, the GBGV was actually the poor man’s dog. Yep. This bow-wow was developed as a hunting dog for poorer folk who couldn’t afford to keep horses.

Unless you had a horse, you’d need a somewhat slower dog you could keep up with on foot while tracking and retrieving prey. This is a modest dog with a fancy name!

Fun fact: There’s also a petite version of this new dog breed, called Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (PBVB).

#9. Pumi 

The Pumi originated across Western and Eastern Europe as a herding dog hundreds of years ago. It also happens to be the 190th breed that AKC has added to its purebred dog register.

This is a dog that thinks on its feet because it was originally bred carefully for independent decision-making. Why? The Pumi was responsible for keeping semi-wild livestock safe in diverse terrain.

This new dog breed is considered to be hypoallergenic. Whoohoo for anyone who’d normally sneeze/itch around pets! (If you’re a cat lover, be sure to read about hypoallergenic cats).

The Pumi doesn’t shed, so give them a good brush every month or more to keep their hair from tangling.

Fun fact: The plural for Pumi is Pumik.

#10. Sloughi 

The Sloughi is a slender, light, and elegantly built dog whose origins lie in North Africa. Despite its ‘new breed’ status, this dog has been around for 8,000 to 10,000 years!

As part of the Hound dog group, the Sloughi once helped its humans hunt big and small prey, from wild pigs and ostriches to hares. Unlike the Greyhound – which it does looks a little similar to – it isn’t just fast but also has endurance.

Fun fact: This new dog breed has a skull bone shaped with a slight dip on its forehead to create air flow, to cool down its brain while running at top speeds!

Dog insurance for your favourite dog breed

Whether you have a new dog breed, mixed breed, designer breed or another well-known breed, give them the gift of dog insurance. Knowing you can protect them when they need medical care will give you peace of mind too.

Whether it’s hospital stays, medicine, unexpected visits to the vets or many other medical needs, a good pet care plan will help cover these costs. Dogs are our fun-loving four-legged friends and, if you do the math, having double as many legs as humans could mean double trouble. Accidents and illness that require quality medical care can get very expensive very quickly.

We go to the doctor when we’re sick or hurt. Why not also make it easy for yourself to send your dog to their vet when they have similar needs. After all, they’re more than friends, they’re family.

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