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[title]AKC Meet the Breeds takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W 34th St at Eleventh Ave (akc.org/meet_the_breeds). Sat 28, Sun 29 10am–5pm; $15–$20, children 12 and under $10–$12.
Illustration: Andy Forshaw He ain't pretty, but what you're looking at is the ultimate New York pet. Click through our slide show to see the AKC-recognized dog breeds that make up this looker (and go to Meet the Breeds on Sat 28 and Sun 29 to see some actually cute dogs and cats).
Illustration: (C) 2013 American Kennel Club Basenji
The ancient Egyptians bred this “barkless” type for stalking prey on the D.L. (and, presumably, living in apartment blocks). While it’s a far cry from a yappy lapdog, it’s also not totally silent—it yodels when excited.
Illustration: (C) 2013 American Kennel Club Bloodhound
Bred for tracking, these dogs have an adorably droopy face and a superlative sense of smell (their noses are often used in law enforcement). Train it to sniff out your lost keys, cell phone or MetroCard.
Illustration: (C) 2013 American Kennel Club Rat terrier
In the early 20th century, most farms kept a couple of these little guys around to hunt rodents, jackrabbits and other varmints. Why every subway station in the city doesn’t have one in residence is a mystery.
Illustration: (C) 2013 American Kennel Club Alaskan malamute
These fluffy fidos are superstrong, as they were designed to pull sleds through Arctic snow and ice—which means they can definitely handle lugging your groceries home from Trader Joe’s.
Illustration: (C) 2013 American Kennel Club Puli
Similar to the komondor (featured on the cover of Beck’s 1996 album, Odelay), this rare Hungarian variety has naturally corded fur. Aside from having the most styling dog at the run, you’ll never have to sweep again.
Illustration: (C) 2013 American Kennel Club Norwegian Lundehund
With freakishly flexible joints (it can tilt its head back to its spine) and six toes on each foot instead of the usual four, the sheer awesomeness of this breed renders any sort of useful function unnecessary.
AKC Meet the Breeds: The ultimate New York dog
The American Kennel Club’s Meet the Breeds expo showcases more than 200 canine and feline varieties. We combined several of the former into the ideal NYC pooch.
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