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January 25-26, 2025
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York

From Affenpinschers to Yorkshire Terriers and everything in between! AKC Meet the Breeds®, the nation’s largest educational dog extravaganza, gives dog lovers a unique opportunity to meet, play with, and learn about hundreds of dogs!

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New to this fun and family-friendly event? See highlights of what you've been missing!

Among the most beautiful (and boopable) of all dogs, the Borzoi is cherished for a calm, agreeable temperament.
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No-shed dogs what you need? Learn why purebreds like the Lagotto Romagnolo, Portuguese Water Dog, Poodle, and more could be exactly what you're looking for.
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Thinking of a terrier? Norwich Terriers are plucky little earthdogs who embody the old cliché “a big dog in a small package."
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Ready to be amazed? A NYPD German Shepherd Dog demonstrates detection work in the AKC Meet the Breeds demo ring.
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Want a selfie with a snoozy Bulldog? These docile, loyal companions won't mind one bit. It's no wonder they're one of America's most popular breeds.
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Getting kids ready for owning a dog? They can learn all about responsible dog ownership as they meet dogs of different breeds.
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Want a running buddy? The dignified Dalmatian is famed for a spotted coat, but these "coach dogs" have run alongside nobles, travelers, and firefighters.
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Need a Cocker Spaniel plushie, or a Cavalier King Charles mug? We've got that (and lots more) at AKC Meet the Breeds.
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Seeking a Schnauzer? The bold, bewhiskered Standard Schnauzer is the high-spirited medium-sized member of the family.
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"Placid, affectionate, even-tempered, true-blue, loyal" All words used to describe the Sussex Spaniel, one of the first nine breeds recognized by AKC.
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