Six breeds are making their Westminster debuts in 2012 now that they have been recognized by the American Kennel Club.

Meet the rookies …

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog, American English Coonhound, Xoloitzcuintli, Cesky Terrier, Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Lundehun.

AMERICAN ENGLISH COONHOUND (Hound Group)

CESKY TERRIER (Terrier Group)

ENTLEBUCHER MOUNTAIN DOG (Herding Group)

FINNISH LAPPHUND (Herding Group)

NORWEGIAN LUNDEHUND (Non-Sporting Group)

XOLOITZCUINTLI (Non-Sporting Group)

Happy New Year from ScoutDog Studios!

Wishing you a happy, healthy, amazing 2012 where all your dreams come true.

Sonny  is one of the custom paintings that I completed for the holidays. Now that all the gifts have been given I can share them with the world.

If you are interested in a custom painting or custom illustration of your dog or cat, check out the ScoutDog Studios Store.

Jimi is one of the custom paintings that I completed for the holidays. Now that all the gifts have been given I can share them with the world.

If you are interested in a custom painting or custom illustration of your dog or cat, check out the ScoutDog Studios Store.

Sadie is one of the custom paintings that I completed for the holidays. Now that all the gifts have been given I can share them with the world.

If you are interested in a custom painting or custom illustration of your dog or cat, check out the ScoutDog Studios Store.