In which year did the AKC officially grant recognition to the breed into the Sporting Group?
Answer
1930
Official recognition by the American Kennel Club (AKC) was a critical step in establishing clear breed parameters for conformation, temperament, and health standards within North America. The AKC formally granted the Welsh Springer Spaniel entry into the Sporting Group in the year 1930. This recognition helped formalize the breed in the United States, although it also presented the ongoing challenge of balancing conformation showing standards against the breed’s inherent working abilities.

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