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1 Not Specified

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Hounds are dogs that assist hunters by tracking or chasing game. There are 3 categories of hounds: Site Hounds, which can run very fast, follow game by site, chase them downand will kill the game on their own.  Scent Hounds, which follow game by tracking the scent. They do not have great speedbut do posses great endurance. Other Hounds, these dogs are a bit difficult to classify because they use both site and scent to tract their prey.

2 Hound

2010-03-11T13:12:47-08:00

2008-07-11T00:20:15-07:00

Also called the "Gun Dog Group," these dogs are naturally active and alert and tend to make well-rounded companions. Pointers, retrievers, setters and spaniels make up this group of dogs that were primarily bread for bird hunting. Many of these breeds continue to be used for hunting and other field activities. Persons considering owning a Sporting dog need to realize that most require regular exercise.

3 Sporting

2010-03-11T00:49:31-08:00

2008-07-11T00:24:42-07:00

Dogs bred for guarding, hunting, pulling sleds and other jobs such as rescue. Working dogs are intelligent and quick to learn but but they can also be independent depending on what they were bred for. These dogs are large and therefore do not make ideal pets for many families but given enough space and training they make excellent companions. It is important to properly train them because no one wants an enormous, unruly dog.

4 Working

2010-03-09T00:04:17-08:00

2008-07-11T13:20:47-07:00

Terriers are feisty energetic dogs bred to kill vermin. They typically have little tolerance for other animals including other dogs and many seem to enjoy a spirited argument. Their independent spirit makes them a challenge to train. Treats will help motivate Terriers who are sometimes glad to obey and at other times would rather do their own thing. Most people who own Terriers fall in love with their go-get-em personality. No doubt, they make entertaining pets, but require their owners tho have just as much determination as the dogs have spunk. Most Terriers have wiry coats that require special grooming known as stripping in order to maintain the characteristic look of their breed.

5 Terrier

2010-03-11T00:49:20-08:00

2008-07-11T13:58:56-07:00

Toy dogs come in all shapes and varieties, they are all small dogs mostly bred for companionship. Despite their small size, they can have a big attitude. Most can be easily kept in an apartment and are quite adapt for city life. A toy dog can be a good choice for many families simply because their small size makes them more manageable and easier to care for. Like any dog though, they ought to be given basic training to make life more enjoyable for dog and owner.

6 Toy

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2008-07-11T14:54:45-07:00

The Non-Sorting groups consists of dogs that do not really fit in any other group. They vary greatly in size, shape, personality, and general appearance. They are usually kept as pets and are not as active as dogs in some other groups may be, though some breeds in the group are quite active. Some popular breeds in this group include the Bulldog, the Poodle, and the Dalmatian. Just listing these few demonstrates the vast variety which is contained in this group.

7 Non-Sporting

2010-03-08T02:28:28-08:00

2009-08-07T22:40:56-07:00

Formally members of the Working dogs group, these dogs all share the ability to control the movement of livestock. It is not uncommon to find these dogs working stock, perhaps the most common place to see dogs working stock is at a herding trial or competition. Many herding dogs are family pets today, but their instinct to herd will inspire them to gently herd other family pets or the children of the family. These dogs tend to be exceptionally intelligent and trainable which are great qualities for a family pet. However, they may become board and get into mischief if they do not have enough activity to occupy their brilliant minds.

8 Herding

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