Sporting dogs are likeable, well-rounded companions. They are naturally active and alert with excellent instincts in water and woods. Their remarkable skills help them achieve high success at hunting and other field activities. Members of the Sporting Group include pointers, retrievers, setters and spaniels. Potential owners of Sporting dogs need to realize that most require consistent, invigorating exercise.

American Water Spaniel | Brittany | Chesapeake Bay Retriever | Clumber Spaniel | Cocker Spaniel

Curly-Coated Retriever | English Cocker Spaniel | English Setter | English Springer Spaniel

Field Spaniel | Flat-Coated Retriever | German Shorthaired Pointer | German Wirehaired Pointer

Golden Retriever | Gordon Setter | Irish Setter | Irish Water Spaniel | Labrador Retriever

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever | Pointer | Spinone Italiano | Sussex Spaniel | Vizsla

Welsh Springer Spaniel | Wirehaird Pointing Griffon

Hound Group Dog Breed Information

Dogs in the Hound Group can have a wide range of personalities, depending upon which breed you choose. Most hounds share the common ancestral trait of being used for hunting. You could say hounds are the nosiest of their dog peers. They don't mind giving anything or anyone a good sniff. Of all the canine groups, the Hound Group has the best sense of smell. In fact, these dogs are known to just up and leave to follow a scent. The reason for their independence is the Hound Group was first bred to hunt without supervision, or commands. Beyond this, however, generalizations about hounds are hard to come by, since the Hound Group encompasses quite a diverse lot.

Irish Wolfhound | Norwegian Elkhound | Otterhound | Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen | Pharaoh Hound

Plott | Rhodesian Ridgeback | Saluki | Scottish Deerhound | Whippet

Working Group Dog Breed Information

Dogs of the Working Group were bred to perform such jobs as guarding property, pulling sleds and performing water rescues. They have been invaluable assets to man throughout the ages. The Doberman Pinscher, Siberian Husky and Great Dane are included in this Group. Quick to learn, these intelligent, capable animals make solid companions. Their considerable dimensions and strength alone, however, make many working dogs unsuitable as pets for average families. And again, by virtue of their size alone, these dogs must be properly trained.

Akita | Alaskan Malamute | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Bernese Mountain Dog | Black Russian Terrier

Boxer | Bullmastiff | Doberman Pinscher | Dogue de Bordeaux | German Pinscher

Samoyed | Siberian Husky | Standard Schnauzer | Tibetan Mastiff

Terrier Group Dog Breed Information

People familiar with this Group invariably comment on the distinctive terrier personality. These are feisty, energetic dogs whose sizes range from fairly small to the grand . Terriers typically have little tolerance for other animals, including other dogs. Their ancestors were bred to hunt and kill vermin. Many continue to project the attitude that they're always eager for a spirited argument. Most terriers have wiry coats that require special grooming known as stripping in order to maintain a characteristic appearance. In general, they make engaging pets, but require owners with the determination to match their dogs' lively characters.

Airedale Terrier | American Staffordshire Terrier | Australian Terrier | Bedlington Terrier

Border Terrier | Bull Terrier | Cairn Terrier | Dandie Dinmont Terrier | Glen of Imaal Terrier

Irish Terrier | Kerry Blue Terrier | Lakeland Terrier | Manchester Terrier | Miniature Bull Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer | Norfolk Terrier | Norwich Terrier | Parson Russell Terrier | Scottish Terrier

Sealyham Terrier | Skye Terrier | Smooth Fox Terrier | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Welsh Terrier | West Highland White Terrier | Wire Fox Terrier

Toy Group Dog Breed Information

The diminutive size and winsome expressions of Toy dogs illustrate the main function of this Group: to embody sheer delight. Don't let their tiny stature fool you, though - - many Toys are tough as nails. If you haven't yet experienced the barking of an angry Chihuahua, for example, well, just wait. Toy dogs will always be popular with city dwellers and people without much living space. They make ideal apartment dogs and terrific lap warmers on nippy nights.

Affenpinscher | Brussels Griffon | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Chihuahua | Chinese Crested

Silky Terrier | Toy Fox Terrier | Yorkshire Terrier

Non-Sporting Group Dog Breed Information

Non-sporting dogs are a diverse group. Here are sturdy animals with as different personalities and appearances as the Chow Chow, Dalmatian, French Bulldog, and Keeshond. Talk about differences in size, coat, and visage! Some, like the Schipperke and Tibetan Spaniel are uncommon sights in the average neighborhood. Others, however, like the Poodle and Lhasa Apso, have quite a large following. The breeds in the Non-Sporting Group are a varied collection in terms of size, coat, personality and overall appearance.

Schipperke | Shiba Inu | Tibetan Spaniel | Tibetan Terrier

Herding Group Dog Breed Information

All breeds share the fabulous ability to control the movement of other animals. A remarkable example is the low-set Corgi, perhaps one foot tall at the shoulders, that can drive a herd of cows many times its size to pasture by leaping and nipping at their heels. The vast majority of Herding dogs, as household pets, never cross paths with a farm animal. Nevertheless, pure instinct prompts many of these dogs to gently herd their owners, especially the children of the family. In general, these intelligent dogs make excellent companions and respond beautifully to training exercises.

Australian Cattle Dog | Australian Shepherd | Bearded Collie | Beauceron | Belgian Malinois

Cardigan Welsh Corgi | Collie | German Shepherd Dog | Old English Sheepdog

Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Polish Lowland | Puli | Shetland Sheepdog | Swedish Vallhund

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