Perhaps it’s not “breaking news” like "man bites dog"but it’s dog news news none-the-less. The American Kennel Club just announced recognition of two more dog breeds. Added to the family of family pets are the American Hairless Terrier and the Sloughi (SLOO-ghee), which join the 187 other recognized breeds.

Criteria for AKC recognition include having several hundred dogs of the breed nationwide.

While we’re on the topic of dogs, let’s review the high priced hounds. According to Thellovedogsite.com the most expensive dog breeds to own are:

10. Basset hound
9. Bernese Mountain Dog
8. Rottweiler
7. Great Dane
6. Irish Wolfhound
5. Tibetan Mastiff
4. Chow Chow
3. French Bulldog
2. German Shepherds
1. English Bulldog

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