1. SPORTING DOG GROUP American Kennel Club

2. 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.

3. Cocker Spaniel Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1878. Average size: from 13 ½ inches to 15 ½ inches at the shoulder. Family pet, hunting dog.

4. 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.

5. Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1925. Average size: from 55 to 75 pounds. Devoted companions, hunting dog. Golden Retriever

6. 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.

7. Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1917. Average size: from 55 to 75 pounds Outgoing and devoted companions; Water dog Labrador Retriever

8. NON-SPORTING GROUP

9. Boston Terrier 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.

10. Bulldog Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1886. Ranging in size from 40 to 50 pounds. Family companion.

11. Dalmatian Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1888. Ranging in size from 19 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder. Coach dog; guardian.

12. Poodle 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.

13. Lhaso Apso 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.

14. HOUND GROUP

15. Afghan Hound 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.

16. Basset Hound Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Height should not exceed 14 inches tall at the shoulder. Hunting dog; trailing dog.

17. Bloodhound Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Ranging in size from 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder. Scent tracker.

18. Beagle Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Must be 15 inches tall or under. Rabbit/hare hunter, family pet.

19. Dachshund Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Dachshunds can be standard or miniature size. Standards range from 16-32 pounds, while Miniatures weigh 11 pounds and under. Badger hunter, family companion.

20. Greyhound Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Ranging in size from 60 to 70 pounds. Hare hunter.

21. TOY GROUP

22. Chihuahua Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1904. Not more than 6 pounds. Companion dog.

23. Manchester Terrier Terrier & Toy Groups; AKC recognized in 1886 (Toy) and 1887 (Standard). Weight: Standard: 12-22 lbs, Toy: up to 12 lbs. Fun loving, agile and devoted; Vermin Hunter.

24. Pekingese Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1906. Weigh less than 14 pounds. Watchdog, canine companion.

25. Pug Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Weighting between 14 to 18 pounds. Companion dog.

26. 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.

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

28. TERRIER GROUP

29. Airdale Terrier Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1888. Approximately 23 inches tall at the shoulder (less for females). Badger/water rat hunter.

30. Border Terrier Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1930. Ranging in size from 11½ to 15½ pounds. Fox hunter.

31. Bull Terrier Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885. No size standard, but most stand 21 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 50-70 pounds. Game sports.

32. Miniature Schnauzer Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1926. Ranging in size from 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder. Farm dog; companion.

33. Welsh Terrier Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1888. Ideal size approximately 20 pounds. Fox hunter.

34. Wire Fox Terrier Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Should not exceed 15½ inches tall at the shoulder and 18 pounds. Vermin hunter.

35. HERDING GROUP

36. Collie 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.

37. Welsh Corgi Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1934. Ranging in size from 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder. Cattle driver; all-purpose farm dog.

38. German Shepherd Dog Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1908. Ranging in size from 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder. Herding, police work.

39. Old English Sheepdog Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1888. Size: 21 inches tall and upward at the shoulder. Sheep/cattle driver.

40. Shetland Sheepdog Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1911. Ranging in size from 13 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder. Sheep herder, farm dog.

41. WORKING GROUP

42. Boxer 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.

43. Great Pyrenees Working Group; AKC recognized in 1933. Ranging in size from 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder. Protector of sheep.

44. Great Dane 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.

45. 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.

46. Saint Bernard 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.

47. 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.