1. Small Animal Technology Course
Groups & Breeds of Dogs
Small Animal Technology Course

2. DIFFERENT DOG GROUPS The Sporting Group The Hound Group
The Working Dog Group
The Herding Dog Group
The Toy Dog Group
Nonsporting Group
Miscellaneous Class

3. THE SPORTING GROUP
This group of dogs was developed to assist the hunter in the pursuit of game. There are 24 breeds recognized in this group.

4. THE SPORTING GROUP The Pointer The Labrador Retriever
Receives its name from the stance taken in the presence of game
Possesses an even temperament
The Labrador Retriever
Active water dog bred to assist the hunter in retrieving downed waterfowl
One of the prime breeds for service as a guide dog for the blind or for search and rescue work

5. THE SPORTING GROUP CONT.
The English Setter
Trained as a bird dog
The Brittany
Method of working game is more like a setter
Excellent shooting dog
The American Cocker Spaniel
Smallest member of sporting dog group
Proficient at hunting woodcock

6. THE HOUND GROUP
This group of dogs is of two basic types: one type hunts by scent and the other by sight. The Greyhound & Afghan are two breeds of hound that hunt by sight: all others hunt by smell.

7. THE HOUND GROUP Afghan Basset Hound Beagle
Originally used for hunting, would hunt in packs, pursuing game by sight and followed by huntsman on horseback
Now, used more as a show dog b/c of long hair
Basset Hound
Excellent sense of smell makes a great trailing dog
Heavier in bone than any other dog
Beagle
Noted as a rabbit hound & hunts in packs or singly

8. THE HOUND GROUP Black & Tan Coonhound Greyhound
Specifically developed for hunting raccoons
Greyhound
Used for hunting all types of game
Greatest gift is its speed

9. THE WORKING DOG GROUP
This group of dogs has been developed to labor or work for humans. They may serve as guard dogs, sled dogs, police dogs, rescue dogs, and messenger dogs.

10. THE WORKING DOG GROUP Alaskan Malamute Boxer Great Dane Great Pyrenees
Saint Bernard

11. THE HERDING DOG GROUP
This group was developed to aid the livestock herder with various species of livestock.

12. THE HERDING DOG GROUP Collie German Shepherd Old English Sheepdog
Originally used as a sheep herding dog
Now used more as a family pet
German Shepherd
Courageous, obedient, steady, and loyal
Old English Sheepdog
Steady, muscular dog that is outstanding at herding
Shetland Sheepdog
Descent from the Collies

13. THE TOY DOG GROUP
Certain dogs are called toy dogs because of their size; some are as small as 1.5 pounds! These dogs are very alert and popular as house pets and companions.

14. THE TOY DOG GROUP Chihuahua Manchester Terrier Pug Shih Tzu
Yorkshire Terrier

15. Nonsporting Dogs
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Dalmatian
Poodle

16. Miscellaneous Class
The American Kennel Club recognizes 5 breeds in the miscellaneous class.
Jack Russell Terrier
Anatolian Shepherd
Havanese
Lowchen
Spinone Italiano