The Different Breeds Of Dogs
Wendy Yeager
The American Kennel Club recognizes 150 different dog breeds.
There are seven different groups in which the dog can belong.
They are assigned to one of the groups based on what the breed of
dog was originally developed for. There is also a miscellaneous
group if the dog doesn’t fit into one of the seven. The seven
different dog groups are as follows. The first is the sporting
group. These dogs were developed to work with people who hunted
birds. A Labrador Retriever would fit into this group. Labs can
also be beneficial as guide dogs and in search and rescue. The
second group is the hound group. These dogs were developed to
hunt using their scent and sight. This group includes the
Whippet, which is the fastest domestic animal of their size. They
can run up to 35 mph. Thirdly, is the working group, which
includes the Saint Bernard. They have been known for hundreds of
years for their rescue work in the Alps. Other dogs in this group
are useful for herding or guarding. The fourth group is the
terrier group, first developed to hunt vermin. The Australian
Terrier, one of the smallest terriers, is a part of this group.
They were developed to work side by side with the Australian
pioneers to aid in tending the sheep or chasing off invaders. The
fifth group is the toy group, developed to be companions. A
Japanese Chin is a good example. They like to play, show off, and
spend lots of time trying to keep clean and tidy. The sixth group
is the non-sporting group, which overall do not perform the tasks
that they were originally developed for. A good example would be
the American Eskimo Dog. These dogs were sometimes used in circus
acts at the beginning of the century. The seventh group is the
herding group, which was meant to be used in working with
livestock. The German Shepherd is in this group. They are not
only useful in herding livestock, they are also great companions
to humans.
Originally, many dog breeds were first developed for specific
uses, such as hunting, companionship, herding, etc. Today,
because man has created such a large variety of dog breeds, there
is a dog out there to make almost anybody happy. Currently, the
most popular dog breed in America is the Labrador Retriever, with
the Golden Retriever coming in second.
Published by: Wendy Yeager
http://www.wenmarcorp.com/dogs-go2
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