In this article, Purebredbreeders.com reviews the different categories of dog breeds. If you are looking for a dog, knowing what characteristics you want can point you to a breed category that can help you narrow down your search. This will give you an idea of what the breeds in that category are like and some dogs that fall into that group.
Herding
- Intelligent
- Innate ability to control movement of other animals
- Possess instinct to herd, work hard, and are good with families
- Examples: Australian shepherd, Pembroke Welsh corgi, Border Collie
Hound
- Good sense of smell
- Plenty of endurance
- Ideal Hunting partners and make great family pets
- Examples: Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, English foxhound, Irish wolfhound
Nonsporting
- Vary in size, personality and appearance
- Examples: Bulldog, poodle, Dalmatian, chow chow, Boston Terrier
Sporting
- Active and energetic
- Make great family dogs
- Have hunting instincts and make good hunting companions
- Golden Retrievers, Spaniels, English setter
Terrier
- Lively personalities
- Loyal family dogs and good companions but don’t interact well with other animals
- Examples: Miniature Schnauzer, Scottish Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier
Toy
- Smallest canines, as little as 3 lbs.
- Good for people in small living spaces
- Fiery personalities and fiercely loyal to owners
- Examples: Toy poodle, Papillon
Working
- Larger, heavier dogs
- Need a lot of space
- Examples: Boxer, Great Dane, Saint Bernard, Siberian Husky, Newfoundland
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