The Foundation Stock Service The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized 197 dog breeds as of February 2021. You might think that is more than enough. However, there are probably hundreds of dog breeds worldwide that the AKC does not recognize. The AKC provides a pathway for dog breeds to become recognized by maintaining the Foundation […]
There are more than 400 purebred dogs in the world. The AKC does not recognize many breeds as a result. The American Kennel Club, on the other hand, only acknowledges and accepts breeds having a proven history and an active breed club in the United States to establish and maintain breed standards. The AKC assigns […]
Working Group dogs love to help their human’s daily lives by doing such jobs as guard duty, pulling sleds and carts and search and rescues. They have been performing these jobs for longer than history has recorded. The Doberman Pinscher, Siberian Husky, and Great Dane are included in the Working Group, to name just a […]
Don’t let their small size fool you. The small size and charming facial expressions of Toy Group Dogs will delight anyone. For example, if you haven’t yet experienced the barking of an angry Chihuahua, be prepared to be amazed. However, many AKC toy group dogs are as tough as nails. Toy Dogs will always be […]
Terrier Group dogs range in size from the tiny Yorkie (Yorkshire Terriers are in the AKC Toy Group) to the big Airedale; from the small but scrappy Westie to the sometimes sweet, sometimes fierce American Staffordshire Terrier. In between, you have a choice of various sizes and personalities. Terriers require patience and persistence. They are […]
The AKC started the Sporting Group in 1924. Dogs included in the Sporting Group are hunters that work closely with their human companions. Dogs in this group are good family pets. These dogs vary in size and color, so you will likely find one that meets your needs. However, these dogs are active, so most […]
Some dogs don’t fit neatly into a specific category. For those dogs, the American Kennel Club created the Non-Sporting Group. The breeds in the Non-Sporting Group vary in size, coat, personality, and overall appearance. Most of these dogs have little in common with each other. Some, like the Schipperke and Tibetan Spaniel, are relatively rare. […]
Dogs included in the American Kennel Club(AKC) Hound Group are a diverse collection of sighthounds and scent hounds. They range from the very short Dachshund to the very tall Irish Wolfhound. Some are very ancient breeds, such as the Pharoah Hound and the Saluki, while others are more recent developments, such as most American coonhound […]
Herding Group Dogs Most herding group dogs are excellent family pets. Their herding instinct is so ingrained that they sometimes try to keep children or other pets in a small group. Herding dogs are intelligent and easily trained to herd animals as diverse as ducks, sheep, goats, and cattle. Australian Cattle Dog The Australian Cattle Dog […]
Combining the intelligence of a Poodle with the loyal temperament of a Golden Retriever, it’s no surprise that the Goldendoodle is so popular. This designer dog breed is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after dogs. From mini sizes to standard varieties, there’s something special about every Goldendoodle. This is why they’re becoming such popular […]