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
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
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
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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