the 7 dog breed groups, explained

THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RECOGNIZES 209 UNIQUE DOG BREEDS & HAVE CATEGORIZED THEM INTO GROUPS BASED ON THE JOBS THEY WERE BRED (OR BORN) TO DO.

HERE, THE 7 GROUPS EXPLAINED.

EDWIN REMSBERG

1. HERDING GROUP

Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, German Shepherd, Spanish Water Dog

EXAMPLES

PERSONALITY TRAITS

Friendly, obedient, intelligent, playful

ACTIVITY LEVEL

High

DAGELDOG

2. HOUND GROUP

American Foxhound, Beagle, Whippet, Greyhound, Basset Hound

EXAMPLES

PERSONALITY TRAITS

Independent, strong-willed, vocal, serious, sensitive

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Moderate to high

MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO

3. NON-SPORTING
GROUP

Dalmatian, French Bulldog, Shiba Inu, Standard Poodle, Bichon Frise

EXAMPLES

PERSONALITY TRAITS

Loyal, loving, charming

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Varies

SOLANO SOARES RAMOS

4. sporting group

Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, Cocker Spaniel, Brittany

EXAMPLES

PERSONALITY TRAITS

Family-friendly, obedient, sweet, athletic

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Moderate to high

CHRISTOPHER HOPEFITCH

5. TERRIOR GROUP

West Highland Terrier, Russel Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier

EXAMPLES

PERSONALITY TRAITS

Stubborn, charming, feisty, clever

ACTIVITY LEVEL

High

CHRISTOPHER HOPEFITCH

6. TOY GROUP

Pomeranian, Chihuahua, Pug, Yorkshire Terrier, Papillon, Pekingese

EXAMPLES

PERSONALITY TRAITS

Loyal, affectionate, territorial, alert

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Low to moderate

CHRISTOPHER KIMMEL

7. WORKING group

Bernese Mountain Dog, Akita, Great Dane, Mastiff

EXAMPLES

PERSONALITY TRAITS

Loyal, independent, protective, strong-willed, sweet

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Moderate to high

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