Calling the dog: The sources of AKC breed names

Angela G Ray

doi:10.1179/nam.1995.43.1.3

Calling the dog: The sources of AKC breed names

Angela G Ray^*

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Abstract

The official names of the 136 dog breeds currently recognized by the American Kennel Club reflect the role of the canine in human civilization. Some names are exotic, but most are practical. Most names derive from sources pertaining to geography, appearance, and behavior.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	3-28
Number of pages	26
Journal	Names
Volume	43
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1179/nam.1995.43.1.3
State	Published - Jan 1 1995

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