Pugs were beloved by Chinese Emperors, who bred them to create forehead wrinkles resembling the character for ‘prince’.

What breed are they? And while you're bound to hear the same few answers more often than others, you'll also learn about plenty of new and rare dog breeds simply by connecting with other owners.

New York — Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club's lineup of recognized breeds. Or you might say “hej.” The Danish-Swedish farmdog — yep, that's the official name ...

This image provided by the American Kennel Club shows a Danish-Swedish Farmdog standing outdoors, the latest dog in the American Kennel Club's lineup of recognized ...

Dog experts offer new perspectives for overhauling breeding by focusing on efforts to stop selecting for maladaptive traits ...

Now, the breed is popular in Norway ... Farmdogs are already using their new status to enter the mainstream of dog show competitions. This weekend, they’re joining the pack at competitions ...

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