The American Kennel Club has long been the nations support for dogs and the persons who love them. The AKC registers dogs and can grant a certified printed or electronic record that will display the ancestry of a dog and all of the essential information concerning the ancestors in a dog's family tree.
There are over 160 breeds of acknowledged purebred dogs that the AKC recognizes. There are the popular breeds that are known to very nearly everybody like the Labrador Retriever or the Cocker Spaniel and there are some very obscure breeds that are much more rare like the Borzoi or the Petit Basset Griffon Venden.
The recognizable breeds are further broken down into groups, which imply a group that fits the distinctiveness of the breed. These groups often point out the use of the dog and what it was bred for in the past, whether it was for hunting, herding or even just for fun.
The sporting group includes breeds that have instinctive instincts for water and woods. Many of these dogs are good with hunting and other field activities. Breeds from the sporting groups need consistent, invigorating exercise. Sporting dog breeds comprise pointers, retrievers, setters and spaniels.
The breeds from the hound group were bred for hunting. These breeds usually have great endurance and an acute sense of smell in order to trail prey. Basset hounds, Beagles and Bloodhounds are part of the hound group.
The working group was dogs that were bred for working such as pulling sleds or performing water rescues. The next group is the Terrier group and they were firstly bred to pursue and kill vermin. Terriers usually have uniquely feisty and spunky personalities.
The toy group was generally bred as a pet and as true to their title they tend to be little but bouncy. There are little dogs in every group however, so all small dogs are not categorized into the toy group. Some of the toy breeds include the spunky Chihuahua and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The next group is the non-sporting group and it includes such breeds as the Chow-chow and Dalmatian. The Poodle is also part of the non-sporting group.
The herding group is the newest categorization that just came about in 1983. These breeds were once part of the working group. These dogs were bred to herd other animals such as cattle or sheep. These include the Corgi and the Shetland Sheepdog. Each group of breeds has their own unusual characteristics and you need to check them out to see which one appeals to you. - 31845
There are over 160 breeds of acknowledged purebred dogs that the AKC recognizes. There are the popular breeds that are known to very nearly everybody like the Labrador Retriever or the Cocker Spaniel and there are some very obscure breeds that are much more rare like the Borzoi or the Petit Basset Griffon Venden.
The recognizable breeds are further broken down into groups, which imply a group that fits the distinctiveness of the breed. These groups often point out the use of the dog and what it was bred for in the past, whether it was for hunting, herding or even just for fun.
The sporting group includes breeds that have instinctive instincts for water and woods. Many of these dogs are good with hunting and other field activities. Breeds from the sporting groups need consistent, invigorating exercise. Sporting dog breeds comprise pointers, retrievers, setters and spaniels.
The breeds from the hound group were bred for hunting. These breeds usually have great endurance and an acute sense of smell in order to trail prey. Basset hounds, Beagles and Bloodhounds are part of the hound group.
The working group was dogs that were bred for working such as pulling sleds or performing water rescues. The next group is the Terrier group and they were firstly bred to pursue and kill vermin. Terriers usually have uniquely feisty and spunky personalities.
The toy group was generally bred as a pet and as true to their title they tend to be little but bouncy. There are little dogs in every group however, so all small dogs are not categorized into the toy group. Some of the toy breeds include the spunky Chihuahua and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The next group is the non-sporting group and it includes such breeds as the Chow-chow and Dalmatian. The Poodle is also part of the non-sporting group.
The herding group is the newest categorization that just came about in 1983. These breeds were once part of the working group. These dogs were bred to herd other animals such as cattle or sheep. These include the Corgi and the Shetland Sheepdog. Each group of breeds has their own unusual characteristics and you need to check them out to see which one appeals to you. - 31845
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