A Guide To Different Dog Breeds
With hundreds of different dog breeds worldwide, there is an astounding amount of variation in size, shape, and temperament. The American Kennel Club first divided dog breeds into various groupings in 1923 when the official rules of showing dogs in the competition were changed. There were at one point only five groups, which grew to reach seven in the following years, and it has remained at seven. The American Kennel Club recognizes 178 dog breeds and separates them into seven main groups. These groups are the Herding Group, the Hound Group, the Non-Sporting Group, the Sporting Group, the Terrier Group, the Toy Group, and the Working Group. The AKC also acknowledges a Miscellaneous Class, consisting of distinct dog breeds not yet recognized by the organization as members of any of the seven main groups. The different groups of dogs are as follows: Different Dog Breeds HERDING The Herding Group was established in 1983 when it broke off from the large Working Group. No...