What are the 7 Groups of Dog Breeds?
Have you ever heard of the seven different groups of dog breeds? It’s an organization of canines based on the work they were initially bred to do. And is also how they’re judged in dog shows. Curious what group your pup is in? Read on to find out!
The Sporting Group
The Sporting Group is filled will pups who were created to assist hunters. Built for swimming, searching, and being excellent receivers. The sporting group contains Spaniels, Retrievers, Setters, Pointers, etc.
The Hound Group
The Hound Group is known for being sleek, long-legged dogs with explosive speed and wide vision used to capture prey. Their extreme sense of smell is used for tracking down small animals to escaped felons. The Hound Group proudly hosts Beagles, Hounds of all kinds, Harriers, Plotts, Salukis, etc.
The Working Group
The Working Group contains some of the strongest most dedicated furry friends. Many work dogs are employed to pull sleds and carts, go on rescue missions, guard livestock and houses, and be fierce protectors over their beloved owners. In the Working Group, you can find Boxers, Mastiffs, Huskies, Pinschers, Rottweilers, etc.
The Terrier Group
The Terrier Group can be split categorized by either be long-legged or short-legged. Short-legged Terriers were initially used to go underground in search of pesky rodents. Long-legged terriers prefer just to dig out any unwanted pests instead of burrowing after them. Some of the dogs in this group that you probably know are the Bull Terriers, Scottish Terriers, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Border Terrier.
The Toy Group
Made to be loving companions, the Toy Group is filled with various shaped pups with an even more extensive range of coats. Small enough to cuddle up on your lap, it’s no surprise this group receives a surplus of affection from their owners. The Toy Group hold dogs like Chihuahuas, Pugs, Pomeranians, and Italian Greyhounds.
The Non-Sporting Group
This diverse group of canines pretty much only share two qualities: they’re all dogs, and you can’t quite fit any of them into any of the other groups. Though most dogs in the Non-Sporting Group can be characterized as excellent watchdogs and house dogs.
The Herding Group
The Herding Group is known for exactly what it says, “herding.” These furry friends are excellent at moving livestock and were, and still are, known for being shepherds best friends. These pups are extremely intelligent, making them easier to train. In the Herding Group, you’ll find Collies, Shepards, Sheepdogs, and Corgis.
Learning what group your furry friend is in can help you learn more about their personality, habits, and maybe even secret talents! Reach out today to help them reach their potential.
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