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SPORTING DOG GROUP
American Kennel Club
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Brittany
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1934. Average size: 30 to 40 pounds and 17 ½ to 20 ½ inches at the shoulder. Bird dog, companion.
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CockerSpaniel
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1878. Average size: from 13 ½ inches to 15 ½ inches at the shoulder.
Family pet, hunting dog.
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German
Shorthaired
Pointer
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1930. Average size: 55 to 70 pounds and 23 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder. Gun dog, family pet.
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Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1925. Average size: from 55 to 75 pounds. Devoted companions, hunting dog.
GoldenRetriever
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IrishSetter
Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1878. Average size: 60 to 70 pounds and 25 to 27 inchestall at the shoulder.
Bird dog, show dog.
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Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1917. Average size: from 55 to 75 pounds
Outgoing and devoted companions; Water dog
Labrador
Retriever
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NON-SPORTING GROUP
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BostonTerrier
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1893. Weight is divided by classes as follows: Under 15 pounds; 15 pounds and under 20 pounds; 20 pounds and not to exceed 25 pounds. Companion.
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Bulldog
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1886. Ranging in size from 40 to 50 pounds. Family companion.
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Dalmatian
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1888. Ranging in size from 19 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder. Coach dog; guardian.
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Poodle
Non-Sporting (Standard and Miniature) and Toy (Toy) Groups; AKC recognized in 1887. Standard: over 15 inches tall at the shoulder; Miniature: over 10 but under 15 inches; Toy: 10 inches or under. Water retriever, companion.
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LhasoApso
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1935. Ranging in size from 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder and 12 to 18 pounds. Companion; watchdog.
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HOUND GROUP
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AfghanHound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1926. Ideal size ranging from 25 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder and 50 to 60 pounds. Hunting dog; sight hound.
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BassetHound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Height should not exceed 14 inches tall at the shoulder. Hunting dog; trailing dog.
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Bloodhound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Ranging in size from 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder. Scent tracker.
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Beagle
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Must be 15 inches tall or under. Rabbit/hare hunter, family pet.
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Dachshund
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Dachshunds can be standard or miniature size. Standards range from 16-32 pounds, while Miniatures weigh 11 pounds and under. Badger hunter, family companion.
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Greyhound
Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Ranging in size from 60 to 70 pounds. Hare hunter.
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TOY GROUP
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Chihuahua
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1904. Not more than 6 pounds. Companion dog.
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ManchesterTerrier
Terrier & Toy Groups; AKC recognized in 1886 (Toy) and 1887 (Standard). Weight: Standard: 12-22 lbs, Toy: up to 12 lbs. Fun loving, agile and devoted; Vermin Hunter.
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Pekingese
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1906. Weigh less than 14 pounds. Watchdog, canine companion.
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Pug
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Weighting between 14 to 18 pounds. Companion dog.
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ShihTzu
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1969. Ranging in size from 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder and 9 to 16 pounds. Companion, house pet.
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YorkshireTerrier
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Ranging in size from four to seven pounds. Companion, ratter.
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TERRIER GROUP
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AirdaleTerrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1888. Approximately 23 inches tall at the shoulder (less for females). Badger/water rat hunter.
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BorderTerrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1930. Ranging in size from 11½ to 15½ pounds. Fox hunter.
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BullTerrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885. No size standard, but most stand 21 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 50-70 pounds. Game sports.
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MiniatureSchnauzer
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1926. Ranging in size from 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder. Farm dog; companion.
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WelshTerrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1888. Ideal size approximately 20 pounds. Fox hunter.
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WireFox
Terrier
Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Should not exceed 15½ inches tall at the shoulder and 18 pounds. Vermin hunter.
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HERDING GROUP
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Collie
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Ranging in size from 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder and 50 to 75 pounds. Herder; drover.
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WelshCorgi
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1934. Ranging in size from 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder. Cattle driver; all-purpose farm dog.
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GermanShepherd
Dog
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1908. Ranging in size from 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder. Herding, police work.
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OldEnglish
Sheepdog
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1888. Size: 21 inches tall and upward at the shoulder. Sheep/cattle driver.
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ShetlandSheepdog
Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1911. Ranging in size from 13 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder. Sheep herder, farm dog.
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WORKING GROUP
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Boxer
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1904. Ranging in size from 21 ½ inches to 25 inches tall at the shoulder. Large game hunter, guard and companion dog.
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GreatPyrenees
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1933. Ranging in size from 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder. Protector of sheep.
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GreatDane
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1887. Minimum height of 30 inches tall at the shoulder for males and 28 inches tall for females. Boar hunter; estate guard dog.
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Komondor
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1937. Ranging in size from 25½ inches tall at the shoulderand up and 80 pounds and up. Livestock guard dog.
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SaintBernard
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1885. Ranging in size from 25½ to 27½ inches tall at the shoulder and 130 to 180 pounds. Avalanche rescue.
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AlaskanMalamute
Working Group; AKC recognized in 1935. Ideal size: Males – 25 inches tall at the shoulder and 85 pounds; Females – 23 inches tall at the shoulder and 75 pounds. Freighting.