How well do you know your dog breeds? Take our quiz!

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A chow chow named Cody is groomed before the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which begins in New York, Sunday. (Seth Wenig/AP)

The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show starts Feb. 13. This year, there are six new breeds included in the show, along with all the other breeds you've come to know and love. In honor of the event, we offer this quiz to find out how well you know your dog breeds.  

- Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke, Staff writer

1. The Xoloitzcuintli is the national dog of what country?

The Xoloitzcuintli is also known as a “Mexican Hairless.” Archeological evidence shows that the breed has existed in Mexico for over 3,000 years.

The Xoloitzcuintli is also known as a “Mexican Hairless.” Archeological evidence shows that the breed has existed in Mexico for over 3,000 years.

The Xoloitzcuintli is also known as a “Mexican Hairless.” Archeological evidence shows that the breed has existed in Mexico for over 3,000 years.

The Xoloitzcuintli is also known as a “Mexican Hairless.” Archeological evidence shows that the breed has existed in Mexico for over 3,000 years.