Six New Breeds at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Six New Breeds at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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Noble and Majestic
The cane corso is a powerfully built dog. The breed's name comes from the Latin cohors, which means "guardian" and "protector."Juliana Sohn for TIME
A portfolio of the new faces at this year’s blue-ribbon-canine event. Held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is America’s second oldest sporting event (after the Kentucky Derby). Photographed exclusively for Time by Juliana Sohn, these six debutants take the number of eligible breeds under America Kennel Club rules to 179, all of which were represented at the 135th annual show. 2011’s Best in Show was won by Hickory, a Scottish Deer Hound. Her breed is one of the World’s oldest and has been showing at Westminster since the very first show in 1877.
Breed: Bluetick Coonhound
Name: Mike. Male, age 5
Category: hound group
Juliana Sohn for TIMESturdy and Athletic
The bluetick coonhound's name derives from the markings on its coat, which is dark blue in color and covered in a ticking, or speckled, pattern.
Juliana Sohn for TIMEBreed: Icelandic Sheepdog
Name: Kaffi. Male, age 5
Category: herding group
Juliana Sohn for TIMEPlayful and Inquisitive
Icelandic sheepdogs are so admired in their native country that they have been portrayed on postage stamps.
Juliana Sohn for TIMEBreed: Cane Corso
Name: Chopper. Male, age 3½
Category: working group
Juliana Sohn for TIMENoble and Majestic
The cane corso is a powerfully built dog. The breed's name comes from the Latin cohors, which means "guardian" and "protector."
Juliana Sohn for TIME Breed: Boykin Spaniel
Name: Jesse. Female, age 2
Category: sporting group
Juliana Sohn for TIMEAll-Around Hunting Dog
The Boykin spaniel is the official state dog of South Carolina. Juliana Sohn for TIME Breed: Redbone Coonhound
Name: Thunder. Male, age 2
Category: hound groupJuliana Sohn for TIMEFast and Agile
The redbone coonhound is known for its distinctive red coat and is a strong swimmers and an adroit hunter.
Juliana Sohn for TIME Breed: Leonberger
Name: Gigi. Female, age 3
Category: working group
Juliana Sohn for TIMEReliable Family Companion
The Leonberger is a versatile working breed. It also makes an excellent therapy dog.
The dogs were photographed at the New York Hotel Pennsylvania. Juliana Sohn for TIME
