Dog Breed Info:
All dog breeds are divided into 10
dog breed groups.
These dog breed groups are based on different issues such as
appearance or use. The 10 dog breed groups are:
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Group:Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
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Group:Pinscher and Schanuzer - Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and Other Breeds
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Group:Terriers
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Group:Dachshunds
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Group:Spitz and Primitive types
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Group:Scenthounds and Related Breeds
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Group:Pointing Dogs
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Group:Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs
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Group:Companion and Toy Dogs
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Group:Sighthounds
Each dog breed group has different sections. In these sections the dog breeds are arranged in alphabetical order of their owner countries.
Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years, sometimes by inbreeding dogs from the same ancestral lines, sometimes by mixing dogs from very different lines. The process continues today, resulting in a tremendous variety of dog breeds.
The following list uses a wide interpretation of "breed". The dog breed info listed here may be traditional dog breeds with long histories as registered dog breeds, rare breeds with their own registries, or new breeds that may still be under development. Please see individual articles for more information.
Dog breeds can be divided into different categories, such as:
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Hunting
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Hounds, including Sight hounds and Scent hounds
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Gundogs, including Pointers, Retrievers, and Spaniels
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Terrier
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Cur
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Working (or Utility)
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Herding, including Sheepdogs
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Sled dog
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Bulldogs
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Extinct dog breeds
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Fighting dogs
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Toy
Dog breeds can also be grouped into similar types such as mastiff types, spitz types, pit bulls, or Lurchers. Enjoy our dog breed info.
List of dog breeds
