Miscellaneous Class Dogs Close To Being Recognized
There are hundreds of dog breeds around the world that are not recognized by the AKC. That doesn’t mean that the AKC is in denial that such dog breeds exist….
Foundation Stock Service Dogs Surprising Information You Need to Know
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes 197 different dog breeds as of February 2021. You might think that is more than enough. However, there are probably hundreds of dog breeds…
Herding Group Dogs Need To Be Smart
About Herding Dogs Herding dogs were bred with specific characteristics in mind. They all have the inborn ability to keep herd animals together and direct them in a certain direction…
Working Group Dogs Are Strong And Intelligent
Working Group dogs were bred to help their humans in their daily lives by doing such jobs as guard duty, pulling sleds and carts, and search and rescues. They have…
Sporting Group Dogs Make Great Family Pets
Dogs included in the Sporting Group were bred to be hunters that work closely with their human companions. This makes all of the dogs in this group acceptable for most…
Non-Sporting Dog Group A Gang of Misfits?
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 are varied in size,…
Toy Group Dogs Are Tougher Than They Look
Havanese Italian Greyhound Japanese Chin Maltese Manchester Terrier (Toy) Miniature Pinscher Papillon Pekingese Pomeranian Poodle Pug Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Toy Fox Terrier Yorkshire Terrier
