DOG BREEDS 7.01: Discuss the major breeds of dogs

Seven Major Groups of Dog Breeds  Sporting group  Hound group  Terrier group  Working group  Herding group  Toy group  Non-sporting group

Sporting Group  Dogs developed for hunting game  Include pointers, setters, spaniels and retrievers  24 breeds make up the sporting group

Hound Group  Dogs developed for hunting and tracking by sight or scent  Include many types of hounds, beagles, and dachshunds

Terrier Group  Dogs developed to hunt undergound  Include terriers and schnauzers

Working Group  Dogs developed to perform services such as police and rescue work, guarding property, and pulling sleds  Include Alaskan Malamute, Boxers, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Saint Bernards, Siberian Husky, ect.

Herding Group  Dogs developed to assist in managing livestock such as sheep and cattle  Include Collies, German Shepherd, Sheepdogs, ect

Toy Group  Dogs developed to be of small size for use as house pets and companion animals  Include Chihuahua, Pekingese, Pug, ect.

Non-Sporting Group  Miscellaneous breeds used mainly for companionship  Include Boston Terrier, Dalmatian, Poodle, ect.