1. American Kennel Club
SPORTING DOG GROUP

2. American Water Spaniel Chesapeake Bay Retriever Clumber Spaniel
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1940.
Ranging in size from 15 to 18 inches tall at the shoulder
and 25 to 45 pounds.
Gundog; retriever.
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1878.
Average size: 55 to 80 pounds and 21 to 26 inches tall
at the shoulder.
Water dog; Retriever.
Clumber
Spaniel
Brittany
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1934.
Average size: 30 to 40 pounds and 17 ½ to 20 ½ inches at the shoulder.
Bird dog, companion.
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1884.
Ranging in size from 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder
and 55 to 85 pounds.
Gundog.

3. English Cocker Cocker Spaniel Spaniel Curly- English Coated Setter
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1946.
Ranging in size from 15 to 17 inches tall at the shoulder
and 26 to 34 pounds.
Hunting dog.
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1878.
Average size: from 13 ½ inches to 15 ½ inches at the shoulder.
Family pet, hunting dog.
Curly-
Coated
Retriever
English
Setter
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1884.
Ideal size: 24 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder.
Bird dog.
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1924.
Ranging in size from 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Water dog; retriever.

4. Flat- Coated Retriever English Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel German
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1915.
Ideal size: 22 to 24½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Hunting dog.
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1910.
Average size: 40 to 50 pounds and 19 to 20 inches tall
at the shoulder.
Gun dog, versatile competitor.
Field
Spaniel
German
Shorthaired
Pointer
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1930.
Average size: 55 to 70 pounds and 23 to 25 inches tall
at the shoulder.
Gun dog, family pet.
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1894.
Ideal size: 17 to 18 inches tall at the shoulder.
Hunting dog.

5. German Wirehaired Pointer Gordon Setter Golden Retriever Irish Setter
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1884.
Ranging in size from 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
and 45 to 80 pounds.
Gundog.
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1959.
Ideal size: 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder.
Hunting dog.
Golden
Retriever
Irish
Setter
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1878.
Average size: 60 to 70 pounds and 25 to 27 inches
tall at the shoulder.
Bird dog, show dog.
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1925.
Average size: from 55 to 75 pounds.
Devoted companions, hunting dog.

6. Nova Scotia Irish Duck Tailing Water Retriever Spaniel Pointer
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 2003.
Ranging in size from 17 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder.
Water dog.
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1884.
Ranging in size from 21 to 24 inches tall at the
shoulder and 45 to 65 pounds.
Water dog.
Pointer
Labrador
Retriever
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1884.
Ranging in size from 23 to 28 inches tall at the
shoulder and 44 to 75 pounds.
Gundog.
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1917.
Average size: from 55 to 75 pounds
Outgoing and devoted companions; Water dog

7. Spinone Italiano Vizsla Sussex Spaniel Weimaraner
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1960.
Average size: 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder.
Hunting dog, family companion.
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 2000.
Ranging in size from 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Hunting dog.
Sussex
Spaniel
Weimaraner
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1884
Ranging in size from 13 to 15 inches tall at the
shoulder and 35 to 45 pounds
Hunting dog
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1943.
Average size: 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Hunting dog, family companion.

8. Welsh Springer Spaniel Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1914.
Ideal size is 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder.
Hunting dog.
Wirehaired
Pointing
Griffon
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1887.
Ranging in size from 20 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder.
Water retriever; pointer.

9. NON-SPORTING GROUP

10. Boston American Terrier Eskimo Dog Bulldog Bichon Frise
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1893.
Weight is divided by classes as follows: Under 15 pounds;
15 pounds and under 20 pounds; 20 pounds and
not to exceed 25 pounds.
Companion.
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1994.
Divided into Toy, Miniature or Standard size, ranging
from 9 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder.
Loving and devoted companions.
Bulldog
Bichon
Frise
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1972.
Ideal size between 9 ½ and 11 ½ inches tall at
the shoulder.
Companion.
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1886.
Ranging in size from 40 to 50 pounds.
Family companion.

11. Dalmatian Chinese Shar-Pei Finnish Chow Spitz
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Ranging in size from 19 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder.
Coach dog; guardian.
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1992.
Ranging in size from 18 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder
and 45 to 60 pounds.
Hunting; guarding.
Finnish
Spitz
Chow
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1991.
Ranging in size from 15½ to 20 inches tall at the shoulder.
Bird hunter.
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1903.
Ranging in size from 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder.
Hunter; guard dog.

12. French Bulldog Lhaso Apso Keeshond Lowchen
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1935.
Ranging in size from 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
and 12 to 18 pounds.
Companion; watchdog.
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1898.
Must weigh 28 pounds or less.
Companion.
Keeshond
Lowchen
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1996.
Ideal size: 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder.
Companion Dog.
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1930.
Ideal size: 17 to 18 inches tall at the shoulder.
Barge dog; companion.

13. Shiba Poodle lnu Tibetan Schipperke Spaniel
Non-Sporting (Standard and Miniature) and Toy (Toy) Groups;
AKC recognized in 1887.
Standard: over 15 inches tall at the shoulder; Miniature:
over 10 but under 15 inches; Toy: 10 inches or under.
Water retriever, companion.
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1992.
Ranging in size from 13 ½ to 16 ½ inches tall at the
shoulder and 17 to 23 pounds.
Bird/Small game hunter.
Tibetan
Spaniel
Schipperke
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1983.
Ideal size: 10 inches tall at the shoulder and
9 to 15 pounds.
Watchdog; companion.
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1904.
Ideal size: 10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder.
Watchdog; companion.

14. Tibetan Terrier Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1973.
Ranging in size from 14 to 17 inches tall at the
shoulder and 18 to 30 pounds.
Companion; multi-purpose utility dog.

15. HOUND GROUP

16. Basenji Afghan Hound Basset American Hound Foxhound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1944.
Ideal size ranges from 16 to 17 inches tall
at the shoulder and 22 to 24 pounds.
Hunter, companion.
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1926.
Ideal size ranging from 25 to 27 inches tall at
the shoulder and 50 to 60 pounds.
Hunting dog; sight hound.
American
Foxhound
Basset
Hound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1886.
Ranging in size from 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder.
Fox hunter.
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Height should not exceed 14 inches tall at the shoulder.
Hunting dog; trailing dog.

17. Bloodhound Beagle Black And Tan Coonhound Borzoi
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Scent tracker.
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Must be 15 inches tall or under.
Rabbit/hare hunter, family pet.
Black
And
Tan
Coonhound
Borzoi
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1891.
Height: At least 28 inches tall at the shoulder for
males and 26 inches tall for females;
Weight: 60 to 105 pounds, depending on sex.
Wolf hunter.
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1945.
Ranging in size from 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Raccoon hunter.

18. Greyhound Dachshund Harrier English Foxhound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Dachshunds can be standard or miniature size.
Standards range from pounds,
while Miniatures weigh 11 pounds and under.
Badger hunter, family companion.
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from 60 to 70 pounds.
Hare hunter.
Harrier
English
Foxhound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder.
Hare hunter.
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1909.
Ideal size 24 inches tall at the shoulder.
Fox hunter.

19. Ibizan Hound Norwegian Elkhound Otterhound Irish Wolfhound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1913.
Ideal size ranged from 19½ to 20½ inches
tall at the shoulder and 48 to 55 pounds.
Elk hunter.
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1978.
Ranging in size from 22½ inches to 27½ inches
tall at the shoulder.
Even-tempered, affectionate, loyal; sight hound.
Otterhound
Irish
Wolfhound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1909.
Males: Approximately 27 inches tall at the
shoulder and 115 pounds; Females:
Approximately 24 inches tall and 80 pounds.
Otter hunter.
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1897.
Ideal size ranges from 30 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder.
Irish elk/wolf hunter, family companion.

20. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Rhodesian Ridgeback Saluki Pharaoh Hound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1955.
Ranging in size from 24 to 27 inches tall at
the shoulder and 70 to 85 pounds.
Lion hunter; guard dog.
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1990.
Ranging in size from 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder.
Hare/rabbit hunter.
Saluki
Pharaoh
Hound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1983.
Ranging in size from 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder.
Rabbit hunter.
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1929.
Ranging in size from 23 to 28 inches tall
at the shoulder; females are smaller.
Gazelle hunter.

21. Scottish Deerhound Whippet Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1886.
Ranging in size from 75 to 110 pounds.
Deer hunter.
Whippet
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Ranging in size from 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder.
Race dog; rabbit courser.

22. TOY GROUP

23. Cavalier King Affenpinscher Charles Spaniel Brussels Griffon Chihuahua
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1936.
Ranging in size from 9 to 11½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Companion dog, watchdog.
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1995.
Average size: 12 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder
and between 13 and 18 pounds.
Companion.
Brussels
Griffon
Chihuahua
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1910.
Ranging in size from 8 to 10 pounds; not to exceed 12 pounds.
Companion dog, watchdog.
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1904.
Not more than 6 pounds.
Companion dog.

24. Havanese Chinese Crested Italian English Greyhound Toy Spaniel
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1996.
Ranging in size from 8½ to 11½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Companion.
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1991.
Ideal size is 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder.
Companion; ratter.
English
Toy
Spaniel
Italian
Greyhound
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1886.
Ranging in size from 8 to 14 pounds.
Companion dog.
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1886.
Ranging from 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder.
Companion, small game hunter.

25. Manchester Japanese Terrier Chin Maltese Miniature Pinscher
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Ranging from 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder.
Companion dog.
Terrier & Toy Groups; AKC recognized in 1886 (Toy)
and 1887 (Standard).
Weight: Standard: lbs, Toy: up to 12 lbs.
Fun loving, agile and devoted; Vermin Hunter.
Maltese
Miniature
Pinscher
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Under 7 pounds; 4 to 6 pounds preferred.
Companion dog.
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1925.
Ranging from 10 to 12½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Rat hunter.

26. Pomeranian Papillon Poodle Pekingese
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Ranging in size from 3 to 7 pounds, with
the ideal weight for the show specimen being 4 to 6 pounds.
Bred down from sled and herding dogs, companion.
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1915.
Ranging in size from 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder.
Companion dog.
Poodle
Pekingese
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1906.
Weigh less than 14 pounds.
Watchdog, canine companion.
Non-Sporting (Standard and Miniature) and Toy (Toy)
Groups; AKC recognized in 1887.
Standard: over 15 inches tall at the shoulder;
Miniature: over 10 but under 15 inches; Toy: 10 inches or under.
Water retriever, companion.

27. Silky Terrier Pug Toy Fox Shih Terrier Tzu
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1959.
Ranging in size from 9 to 10 inches tall at the
shoulder and approximately 10 pounds.
Vermin hunter.
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Weighting between 14 to 18 pounds.
Companion dog.
Toy Fox
Terrier
Shih
Tzu
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1969.
Ranging in size from 8 to 11 inches tall
at the shoulder and 9 to 16 pounds.
Companion, house pet.
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 2003.
Ranging from 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder.
Watchdog, companion dog.

28. Yorkshire Terrier Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from four to seven pounds.
Companion, ratter.

29. TERRIER GROUP

30. Australian Terrier Airdale Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Approximately 23 inches tall at the shoulder (less for females).
Badger/water rat hunter.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1960.
Height: inches tall at the shoulder.
Small and sturdy; rodent & snake hunter.
American
Staffordshire
Terrier
Bedlington
Terrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1936.
Ranging in size from 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder.
General purpose dog.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1886.
Ranging in size from 17 to 23 pounds.
Mild, gentle, courageous; rat hunter.

31. Cairn Border Terrier Terrier Dandie Bull Dinmont Terrier Terrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1930.
Ranging in size from 11½ to 15½ pounds.
Fox hunter.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1913.
Ideal size about 10 inches tall at the shoulder and 14 pounds.
Fox/rat/otter hunter.
Dandie
Dinmont
Terrier
Bull
Terrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1886.
Ranging in size from 8 to 10 inches tall
at the shoulder and 18 to 24 pounds.
Vermin hunter.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
No size standard, but most stand 21 to 22 inches
tall at the shoulder and weigh pounds.
Game sports.

32. Kerry Blue Terrier Glen of Imaal Terrier Irish Terrier Lakeland
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1922.
Ideal size is 18½ inches tall at the shoulder
and 33 to 40 pounds, with females slightly smaller.
Farm dog; small game hunter; retriever.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 2004.
Ranging from 12½ to 14 inches tall at the shoulder.
Fox hunter, vermin chaser.
Irish
Terrier
Lakeland
Terrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Average size: 18 inches tall at the shoulder
and approximately pounds.
Vermin hunter; farm dog.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1934.
Ideal size approximately 14½ inches tall at
the shoulder and 17 pounds.
Vermin hunter.

33. Miniature Manchester Schnauzer Terrier Norfolk Miniature Terrier Bull
Terrier & Toy Groups; AKC recognized in 1886
(Toy) and 1887 (Standard).
Weight: Standard: lbs, Toy: up to 12 lbs.
Fun loving, agile and devoted; Vermin Hunter.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1926.
Ranging in size from 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder.
Farm dog; companion.
Norfolk
Terrier
Miniature
Bull
Terrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1979.
Approximately 9-10 inches tall at the shoulder and
11-12 pounds. Females may be smaller.
Vermin hunter.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1991.
Ranging in size from 10 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder.
Vermin hunter, good watchdog.

34. Norwich Terrier Scottish Terrier Parson Russell Terrier Sealyham
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ideal height is 10 inches tall at the shoulder and
weighing from 18 to 22 pounds.
Fox/vermin hunter.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1936.
Ideal height should not exceed 10 inches tall
at the shoulder; Ideal weight is approximately 12 lbs.
Vermin hunter.
Parson
Russell
Terrier
Sealyham
Terrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1997.
Ideal size 13 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder
and pounds.
Fox hunter.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1911.
Ideal size about 10½ inches tall at the shoulder
and approximately 24 pounds.
Badger/otter/fox hunter.

35. Soft Coated Skye Wheaten Terrier Terrier Smooth Staffordshire Fox Bull
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1887.
Ranging in size between 35 to 45 pounds.
Elegant, dignified, agile; vermin hunter.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1973.
Ranging in size from 17 to 19 inches tall at the
shoulder and weighing between 30 and 40 pounds.
Small game hunter; farm dog.
Smooth
Fox
Terrier
Staffordshire
Bull
Terrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Should not exceed 15½ inches tall at the shoulder
and 18 pounds.
Vermin hunter.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1975.
Ranging in size from 14 to 16 inches tall at
the shoulder and 24 to 38 pounds.
Game sports.

36. Welsh Terrier Wire Fox Terrier West Highland White Terrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Should not exceed 15½ inches tall at the shoulder
and 18 pounds.
Vermin hunter.
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Ideal size approximately 20 pounds.
Fox hunter.
West
Highland
White
Terrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1908.
Ideal height is 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder.
Vermin hunter, family companion.

37. HERDING GROUP

38. Australian Bearded Cattle Collie Dog Belgian Australian Malinois
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1976.
Ranging in size from 20 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder.
Herding dog; drover.
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1980.
Ranging in size from 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder.
Cattle herder, livestock guardian.
Australian
Shepherd
Belgian
Malinois
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1959.
Ranging in size from 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder.
Sheep herder.
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1991.
Ranging in size from 18 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder.
Sheep herder; farm dog.

39. Belgian Sheepdog Border Collie Bouvier des Flanders Belgian Tervuren
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1995.
Ranging in size from 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder.
Sheep herder.
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1912.
Ranging in size from 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder.
Sheep herder; livestock guardian.
Bouvier
des
Flanders
Belgian
Tervuren
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1931.
Ranging in size from 23½ to 27½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Cattle herder; farm dog.
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1959.
Ranging in size from 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder.
Sheep herder.

40. Cardigan Briard Welsh Corgi Canaan Collie Dog
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1928.
Ranging in size from 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Sheep herder; livestock guardian.
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1935.
Ranging in size from 10.5 to 12.5 inches tall at
the shoulder and 25 to 38 pounds.
Cattle dog; all-purpose farm dog.
Canaan
Dog
Collie
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1997.
Ranging in size from 19 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
and 35 to 55 pounds.
Sheep herder.
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder
and 50 to 75 pounds.
Herder; drover.

41. German Shepherd Dog Pembroke Welsh Corgi Polish Lowland Sheepdog Old
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1934.
Ranging in size from 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder.
Cattle driver; all-purpose farm dog.
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1908.
Ranging in size from 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder.
Herding, police work.
Polish
Lowland
Sheepdog
Old
English
Sheepdog
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Size: 21 inches tall and upward at the shoulder.
Sheep/cattle driver.
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 2001.
Ideal size: 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder.
Sheep herder.

42. Puli Shetland Sheepdog Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1936.
Ideal size: 16 to 17 inches tall at the shoulder.
Sheep herder; driver; watchdog.
Shetland
Sheepdog
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1911.
Ranging in size from 13 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder.
Sheep herder, farm dog.

43. WORKING GROUP

44. Anatolian Akita Shepherd Dog Bernese Alaskan Mountain Malamute Dog
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1996.
Ideal size: Males – 29 inches tall at the shoulder and
110 to 150 pounds; Females – 27 inches tall at the shoulder
and pounds.
Guardian.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1972.
Ranging in size from 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder.
Bear hunter; guard dog.
Bernese
Mountain
Dog
Alaskan
Malamute
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1935.
Ideal size: Males – 25 inches tall at the shoulder and 85 pounds;
Females – 23 inches tall at the shoulder and 75 pounds.
Freighting.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1937.
Ranging in size from 23 to 27½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Draft dog; drover; watch dog.

45. Bullmastiff Black Russian Terrier Doberman Pinscher Boxer
Working Group; AKC recognized in 2004.
Ranging in size from 26 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder.
Guard/protection dog.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1934.
Ranging in size from 24 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
and 100 to 130 pounds.
Guard dog.
Doberman
Pinscher
Boxer
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1908.
Ranging in size from 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder.
Guardian, family companion.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1904.
Ranging in size from 21 ½ inches to 25 inches tall
at the shoulder.
Large game hunter, guard and companion dog.

46. Great German Dane Pinscher Giant Schnauzer Great Pyrenees
Working Group; AKC recognized in 2003.
Ideal size: inches tall at the highest point of the withers.
Watchdog; companion.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1887.
Minimum height of 30 inches tall at the shoulder
for males and 28 inches tall for females.
Boar hunter; estate guard dog.
Giant
Schnauzer
Great
Pyrenees
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1930.
Ranging in size from 23½ to 27½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Cattle driver.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1933.
Ranging in size from 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder.
Protector of sheep.

47. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Kuvasz Mastiff Komondor
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1995.
Ranging in size from 23½ to 28½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Cattle driver.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1931.
Ranging in size from 26 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder
and 70 to 115 pounds.
Livestock guard dog.
Mastiff
Komondor
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1937.
Ranging in size from 25½ inches tall at the shoulder
and up and 80 pounds and up.
Livestock guard dog.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Minimum height of 30 inches tall at the shoulder
for males and 27 ½ inches tall for females.
Guard dog.

48. Portuguese Neapolitan Water Mastiff Dog Rottweiler Newfoundland
Working Group; AKC recognized in 2004.
Ranging in size from 24 to 31 inches tall at the shoulder;
Average weight is 150 pounds for males and 110 pounds for females.
Guard and protection dog.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1983.
Ideal size: 35 to 60 pounds and 17 to 23 tall
inches at the shoulder.
Fisherman’s working companion; family pet.
Rottweiler
Newfoundland
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1886.
Ranging in size from 26 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder and
100 to 150 pounds.
Multipurpose dog; water rescue.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1931.
Ranging in size from 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Guard dog; cattle driver.

49. Saint Siberian Bernard Husky Standard Samoyed Schnauzer
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from 25½ to 27½ inches tall at the
shoulder and 130 to 180 pounds.
Avalanche rescue.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1930.
Ranging in size from 20 to 23 ½ inches tall at the shoulder
and 35 to 60 pounds.
Sled dog.
Samoyed
Standard
Schnauzer
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1904.
Ranging in size from 17½ to 19½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Rat catcher; guard dog.
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1906.
Ranging in size from 19 to 23½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Reindeer herder; Sled dog; Multi-purpose dog.

50. MISC. GROUP

51. Beauceron Redbone Coonhound Swedish Vallhund Plott
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 2009.
Ranging in size from 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Raccoon hunter; small/large game hunter.
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 2007.
Ranging in size from 24 to 27½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Sheep herder; livestock guardian.
Swedish
Vallhund
Plott
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 2006.
Ranging in size from 20 to 25 inches tall at the
shoulder and 40 to 60 pounds.
Wild boar/bear hunter.
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 2007.
Ranging from 11½ to 13½ inches tall at the shoulder.
Cattle/sheep herder.

52. Tibetan Mastiff Working Group; AKC recognized in 2006.
Minimum of inches tall at the shoulder.
Family and property guardian.