Dog group

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The major kennel clubs divide the world's dog breeds into dog groups based on the type of work or activity for which the dogs were bred, and to a lesser extent other characteristics such as their size and temperament. The distinctions are not cut-and-dried; for example, hunting dogs are divided among the Hound, Gundog and Terrier groups.

Dog groups vary from country to country but in general there are seven:

• Gundog Group (Sporting Group in the American Kennel Club (AKC)) - Includes retrievers, pointers, setters and spaniels.
• Hound Group - The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) divides into Sighthound Group and Scenthound Group.
• Terrier Group - Most terrier breeds, except sometimes those in the Toy Group. The FCI subdivides terriers, see FCI Terrier Group.
• Toy Group - Toy dogs.
• Working Group - Includes sled dogs and herding dogs. The AKC separates their herding dogs into a separate Herding Group.
• Utility Group - Livestock guardian dogs. AKC does not have a Utility group.
• Non-Sporting Group - Breeds that don't fit into any other group.

[edit] See also

• Conformation show
• General Specials

[edit] External links

• FCI (international) dog groups
• AKC (U.S.) dog groups
• ANKC (Australian) dog groups
• CKC (Canadian) dog groups
• KC (Britain) dog groups
• NZKC (New Zealand) dog groups
• UKC (U.S.) dog groups
• http://www.dogzonline.com