Breeds of Dogs

There are many different breeds and types of dogs, there are small dogs, big dogs, long haired dogs, short haired dogs,  flat nosed breeds, long snout breeds, pure breeds, mixed breeds, plus many more kinds and they all fit into different dog groups, depending on their traits and what they were originally breed to do.

The different types of groups are;

* Hound Group - These dogs are bred for hunting and use their sight and sound to follow a scent trail.
An example of a breed in this group would be a Basset Hound.

* Gundog Group - These dogs were originally bred to hunt birds in many different landscapes and terrains.
An example of a breed in this group would be a German Shorthaired Pointer.

* Non Sporting - These dogs were not bred for hunting or anything specific and do not fit into the other groups, so they have their own group.
An example of a breed in this group would be a Dalamation.

* Terrier Group - These dogs were bred to hunt vermin such as rats, mice and weasels, sometimes these dogs will go down holes and chase out the prey. In latin 'Terra' means earth, referring to the Terriers going underground to hunt out the prey.
An example of a breed in this group would be a Cairn Terrier.

* Working Group - These dogs were originally bred to assist humans in some way, whether it was search and rescue or guarding and protecting.
An example of a breed in this group would be a Kangal.

* Herding Group - These dogs were bred to assist humans in the movement of livestock, they only assist in rounding up cattle and not in protecting cattle.
An example of a breed in this group would be a Border Collie.

* Toy Group - These dogs are referred to as the toy group because of their size and because of their main role as being a lap and companion dog.
An example of a breed in this group would be a Chihuahua.

These groups listed are the main groups that every breed of dogs come under, so now you will have a better understanding of which group any specific dog is a member of.