Acknowledged Dog Breeds Of The American Kennel Club
The American Kennel Club has long been the nations advocate for dogs and the people who love them. The AKC registers dogs and can impart a certified printed or electronic document that will present the roots of a dog and all of the notable information concerning the ancestors in a dog's family tree.
As of right now the AKC recognizes over 160 breeds of purebred dogs. These range from the particularly common dogs like the Labrador retrievers and the Cocker Spaniels to the more obscure breeds such as the Petit Basset Griffon Venden or the Borzoi.
Each recognized breed is part of a larger group, which signifies the character of the breed and the aim for which they were initially bred, be it herding, hunting or even just for pets.
The breeds in the sporting group include pointers, retrievers, setters and spaniels. These breeds require frequent and stimulating exercise. They are good at hunting and other field activities and they have many natural instincts for water and woods.
Hounds were bred for hunting in the past. They tend to have enormous fortitude and an sensitive sense of smell to follow their prey. This group would take in Beagles, Basset Hounds and Bloodhounds.
The working group was dogs that were bred for working such as pulling sleds or performing water rescues. The next group is the Terrier group and they were originally bred to stalk and kill vermin. Terriers usually have particularly spirited and spunky personalities.
The one group that was bred generally as a pet and just for delight is the toy group. Just as their name suggests they tend to be diminutive but bouncy. Every group has small dogs however so a small dog is not automatically part of the toy group. Some popular breeds from the toy group are the spunky Chihuahua and the sweet and placid Cavalier King Charles spaniel. The non-sporting group is the next group and it includes such breeds as the Dalmatian and the Chow-Chow. The ever-popular Poodle is also part of the non-sporting group.
The herding group is the latest categorization that just came about in 1983. These breeds were in earlier times part of the working group. These dogs were bred to herd other animals such as cattle or sheep. These include the Corgi and the Shetland Sheepdog. Each group of breeds has their own distinctive personality and you need to check them out to see which one appeals to you.
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As of right now the AKC recognizes over 160 breeds of purebred dogs. These range from the particularly common dogs like the Labrador retrievers and the Cocker Spaniels to the more obscure breeds such as the Petit Basset Griffon Venden or the Borzoi.
Each recognized breed is part of a larger group, which signifies the character of the breed and the aim for which they were initially bred, be it herding, hunting or even just for pets.
The breeds in the sporting group include pointers, retrievers, setters and spaniels. These breeds require frequent and stimulating exercise. They are good at hunting and other field activities and they have many natural instincts for water and woods.
Hounds were bred for hunting in the past. They tend to have enormous fortitude and an sensitive sense of smell to follow their prey. This group would take in Beagles, Basset Hounds and Bloodhounds.
The working group was dogs that were bred for working such as pulling sleds or performing water rescues. The next group is the Terrier group and they were originally bred to stalk and kill vermin. Terriers usually have particularly spirited and spunky personalities.
The one group that was bred generally as a pet and just for delight is the toy group. Just as their name suggests they tend to be diminutive but bouncy. Every group has small dogs however so a small dog is not automatically part of the toy group. Some popular breeds from the toy group are the spunky Chihuahua and the sweet and placid Cavalier King Charles spaniel. The non-sporting group is the next group and it includes such breeds as the Dalmatian and the Chow-Chow. The ever-popular Poodle is also part of the non-sporting group.
The herding group is the latest categorization that just came about in 1983. These breeds were in earlier times part of the working group. These dogs were bred to herd other animals such as cattle or sheep. These include the Corgi and the Shetland Sheepdog. Each group of breeds has their own distinctive personality and you need to check them out to see which one appeals to you.
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