The number is steadily rising year on year as more people recognise the breed.

The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1885.

Not all variants are acceptable to all organizations that recognize the breed.

She recognized the breed of animal at once.

The AKC recognized the breed in 1887, and it quickly rose to the show scene position.

In 1945, the Kennel Club recognised the new breed in its own right.

The American Kennel Club did not recognize the breed until 1991.

The club UKC also recognized the breed in recent years.

The Shadow recognized the breed of his enemies.