How Many Breeds in 2000?

A few days ago there was a question in a forum, "how many breeds were accepted in 2000?" 

1996-2000 ARBA Standard of Perfection (SOP)

Breed listing in the 1996-2000 SOP.   If you wish to count, you'll get 45.

2001-2005 ARBA Standard of Perfection.  

 

Breed listing in the 2001-2005 SOP.  If you wish to count, you'll get 45 again.

The answer to the question at the top is very simple, 45.   These two SOP covered 10 years, there was no change in the number of breeds listed.   It was very different from today where there were new breeds or new varieties added each year.