Dog Breed Groups

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Gundog Group

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Breeds originally used for hunting, retrieving, and working with hunters. - Brittany Spaniel - Cocker Spaniel - English Springer Spaniel - Labrador Retriever - Golden Retriever - Irish Water Spaniel - Pointer - Weimaraner - English Setter - Flat-Coated Retriever - Sussex Spaniel - Curly-Coated Retriever - Spanish Water Dog - Clumber Spaniel - Irish Setter

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Hound Group

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Breeds used for hunting, often based on their keen sense of smell or sight. - Greyhound - Whippet - Basset Hound - Bloodhound - Rhodesian Ridgeback - Irish Wolfhound - Saluki - Harrier - Beagle - Dachshund

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Working Group

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Breeds historically used for tasks like guarding, pulling, or rescuing. Examples include Alaskan Malamute, Boxer, and Rottweiler.

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Pastoral Group

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Breeds originally bred for herding livestock. Examples include Collie, Border Collie, and Shetland Sheepdog.

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Terrier Group

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Breeds historically used for hunting vermin and other small animals. An example is the Jack Russell Terrier.

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Terrier Group Breeds

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- West Highland White Terrier - Cairn Terrier - Scottish Terrier - Bull Terrier - Miniature Schnauzer - Fox Terrier - Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Parson Russell Terrier - Sealyham Terrier

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Toy Group Characteristics

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Small breeds often kept as companions or lapdogs.

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Toy Group Breeds

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- Chihuahua - Yorkshire Terrier - Pomeranian - Maltese - Pekingese - Shih Tzu - Papillon - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Italian Greyhound - Toy Poodle

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Utility Group Characteristics

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Breeds originally bred for a variety of practical purposes, not fitting easily into other groups.

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Utility Group Breeds

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- Dalmatian - Bulldog - Poodle (Standard, Miniature, Toy) - Akita - Japanese Chin