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Ten Most Adorable Small Dogs I Met at AKC’s Meet The Breeds!

all you need is love and a dog photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

It’s that time again for my annual review of the American Kennel Club’s Meet the Breeds event at Javits Center. When people see my coverage here and on social media, they often ask, “Gail, don’t they have any large breeds at this show?” And of course, the answer is yes—lots and lots of large breeds.

However, my strategy for the show is to focus on the small dogs, mostly because of the off-the-charts cuteness factor, which is irresistible to me. They’re also a little easier to get close to, and thus easier —not necessarily easy — to photograph. The photography challenge is always the same: trying to capture a clear shot of a moving, energetic puppy while dozens of visitors are reaching in to pet them simultaneously. Photos that seem like they’re going to be adorable sometimes end up a little blurry, with plenty of hands and arms in the frame. But that’s life when your mission is to bring back photos of many charming little pooches that you might just find yourself wanting to have as a pet of your own.
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Top Ten Favorite Dogs from AKC’s Meet The Breeds 2025!

yorkshire terrier yorkie with pink fur photo by gail worley
Yorkshire Terrier with Dyed-Pink  Fur (All Photos By Gail)

Dogs: they’re like people, only better. Recently, I attended my second-ever  Meet The Breeds show, which is sponsored by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and held annually at NYC’s Javits Center.  If you’re looking to add a dog to your family, Meet The Breeds is the place to discover which breed is the perfect fit for you and to be overwhelmed by the cuteness of these gorgeous babies.
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Meet The Breeds: Cute Dogs and More!

meet the breeds banner photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

Do you love dogs? I sure do, so when I heard about Meet the Breeds — an amazing dog show at Javits Center sponsored by the American Kennel Club (AKC), I knew I had to check it out. Because: Dogs! Let’s go!
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