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Posted: Jan 11, 2018 20:34:04 | Updated: Jan 12, 2018 01:34:04

Nederlandse kooikerhondje Escher, right, and Rhett are shown during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in New York. The club announced that it's recognizing the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. They're the first breeds added to the roster since 2016. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)