The Danish-Swedish farmdog — yep, that's the official name — joined the pack Thursday. The designation makes the breed eligible to compete for many best in show trophies, and it likely augurs more widespread interest in the small, sprightly dogs. The prospect both gladdens and concerns their biggest fans.

In their original homelands, the dogs’ main job was rodent patrol, but they also would herd a bit, act as watchdogs and play with farmers’ children.

The Danish-Swedish farmdog is the newest addition to the American Kennel Club’s lineup of recognized breeds, the Associated Press reports. As the 202nd AKC dog breed, the DSF is now eligible to compete for best-in-show trophies;

Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club’s lineup of recognized breeds. Or you might say “hej.”