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Westminster Kennel Club officially introduces 7 new breeds eligible to compete

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  • A Spanish Water Dog, a new breed to the competition this year, sits quietly during a kickoff event for the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Six other new breeds will compete this year.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • In celebration of the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, seven new breeds eligible to compete for the very first time were introduced at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. A Berger Picard sits up as other dogs are introduced.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Dobby, an all-American dog and corgi mix, sits up during an event kicking off the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Dobby will compete in the agility competition.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • In celebration of the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, seven new breeds eligible to compete for the very first time were introduced at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. From left, the breeds are: Berger Picard, Cirneco dell'Etna, Lagotto Romagnolo and a Miniature American Shepherd.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • From left, the new breeds are: Bergamasco, Berger Picard, Boerboel, Cirneco dell'Etna, Lagotto Romagnolo, Miniature American Shepherd and Spanish Water Dog. They were introduced for the first time in anticipation of the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • In celebration of the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, seven new breeds eligible to compete for the very first time were introduced at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Two breeds, the Bergamasco, left, and the Cirneco dell'Etna, wait patiently during introductions.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Berger Picard sits up as other dogs are introduced at the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show preview at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • In celebration of the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, seven new breeds eligible to compete for the very first time were introduced at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. From left, the breeds are: Bergamasco, Berger Picard, Boerboel, Cirneco dell'Etna, Lagotto Romagnolo, Miniature American Shepherd and Spanish Water Dog.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • In celebration of the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, seven new breeds eligible to compete for the very first time were introduced at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. This is a Bergamasco, part of the herding group.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • In celebration of the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, seven new breeds eligible to compete for the very first time were introduced at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. This is a Bergamasco, part of the herding group.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • In celebration of the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, seven new breeds eligible to compete for the very first time were introduced at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. This is a Boerboel, part of the working group.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle

Meet the new breeds that will be eligible to compete in the upcoming 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

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