Elvira, a bracco Italiano, competes in the 24 inch class at the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show last month in Tarrytown, N.Y. The ancient Italian bird-hunting dog is the 200th member of the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized breeds, the organization announced Wednesday. That means the handsome, powerful but amiable pointers can now go for best in show at many U.S. dog shows, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club event next year. AP PHOTO/VERA NIEUWENHUIS, FILE
By Jennifer Peltz Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. dog lovers, say “benvenuto” to the bracco Italiano. The ancient Italian bird-hunting dog is the…
