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  2. www.akc.org › dog-breedsDog Breeds - Types Of Dogs - American Kennel Club

    Complete list of AKC recognized dog breeds. Includes personality, history, health, nutrition, grooming, pictures, videos and AKC breed standard.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dog_breedDog breed - Wikipedia

    A dog breed is a particular type of dog that was purposefully bred by humans to perform specific tasks, such as herding, hunting, and guarding. Dogs are the most variable mammal on Earth, with artificial selection producing upward of 360 globally recognized breeds. [2]

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_dog_breedsList of dog breeds - Wikipedia

    This list of dog breeds includes both extant and extinct dog breeds, varieties and types. A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to a physical ideal and purity of lineage".

  5. www.thesprucepets.com › types-of-dog-breeds-4688776200+ Dog Breeds Feature All Types of Dogs - The Spruce Pets

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    • Sporting Group. Dogs in the Sporting Group were bred to be a hunter’s best sidekick; their purpose is to assist with finding, flushing, catching, or retrieving feathered game such as pheasants or ducks.
    • Hound Group. In 1930, the AKC introduced the Hound Group to include dogs that were specifically bred to pursue warm-blooded quarry, such as rabbits, raccoons, or even antelope, in contrast to the sporting breeds, which generally hunt birds.
    • Toy Group. While they might resemble adorable toys, the dogs in the Toy Group are just as much canine as their larger cousins in the other breed groups.
    • Non-Sporting Group. A group for dogs that don’t quite fit anywhere else, the Non-Sporting Group encompasses a variety of breeds. These pups run the gamut in size, function, and history.

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  7. www.britannica.com › animal › dogDog - Breeds, Temperament, History | Britannica

    6 days ago · Dog - Breeds, Temperament, History: There are about 400 breeds of purebred dogs worldwide. A purebred dog has a genealogy that can be traced for three generations within the same breed. Sporting dogs are hunting dogs that scent and either point, flush, or retrieve birds on land and in water.

  8. www.mygooddoggo.com › dog-types › the-differenceThe Difference Between Type and Breed of Dog - My Good Doggo

    A breed is a specific group of dogs that share physical characteristics, such as size, coat type, and color. Breeds are recognized by kennel clubs and breed organizations, and they often have specific breed standards that outline their appearance and temperament.

  9. betterpet.com › dog › breedsDog breeds: The breed groups, characteristics & traits

    We've broken down everything you need to know about dog breeds from characteristics and traits to tailored care tips.

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