Keep an eye out for a new sporting group breed...
...to join our Labs in the show ring in a few months. I just read the AKC secretary's minutes in today's gazette, and it looks like AKC has approved moving the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje from Miscellaneous to the Sporting Group. I have one of these very cool little tolling dogs in my handling class. Super smart pup in a cute little package. They are new to AKC, but like many breeds, have been recognized in other countries for years. I'm really excited for my classmate and her dog, and for all the American Kooiker breeders who have been working toward this goal for years. More competition for Labs in the group ring though. Lol!
Kooikerhondje Dog Breed Information - American Kennel Club