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===Introduction===
===Overview===
 
 
The following breeds have been classified according to The Kennel Club guidelines. Any breed not part of these guidelines has been omitted, excluding the Dangerous Dogs section. The descriptions for each group are also from The Kennel Club. For further information regarding a specific breed please see http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/.
 
The following breeds have been classified according to The Kennel Club guidelines. Any breed not part of these guidelines has been omitted, excluding the Dangerous Dogs section. The descriptions for each group are also from The Kennel Club. For further information regarding a specific breed please see http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/.
  
 
===Gundog Group===
 
===Gundog Group===
 
*Dogs that were originally trained to find live game and/or to retrieve game that had been shot and wounded. This group is divided into four categories - Retriever, Spaniels, Hunt/Point/Retrieve and Setters.^
 
*Dogs that were originally trained to find live game and/or to retrieve game that had been shot and wounded. This group is divided into four categories - Retriever, Spaniels, Hunt/Point/Retrieve and Setters.^
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Image:Bracco_Italiano.jpg|'''Bracco Italiano'''<p><small>( © Gábor Essösy WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Bracco_Italiano.jpg|'''Bracco Italiano'''<p><small>( © Gábor Essösy WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Brittany.jpg|'''Brittany'''<p><small>( © JL Goasdoue WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Brittany.jpg|'''Brittany'''<p><small>( © JL Goasdoue WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Welsh_Springer_Spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Welsh Springer)'''<p><small>( © Lokal_Profil WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Welsh_Springer_Spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Welsh Springer)'''<p><small>( © Lokal_Profil WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:SpanishWaterDog.JPG‎|'''Spanish Water Dog'''<p><small>( © Przykuta WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:SpanishWaterDog.JPG‎|'''Spanish Water Dog'''<p><small>( © Przykuta WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Weimaraner.jpg‎|'''Weimaraner'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Weimaraner.jpg‎|'''Weimaraner'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
  
 
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===Hound Group===
 
===Hound Group===
 
*Traditionally used for hunting by scent or sight. They require a significant amount of exercise and can be described as dignified, aloof but trustworthy companions.^  
 
*Traditionally used for hunting by scent or sight. They require a significant amount of exercise and can be described as dignified, aloof but trustworthy companions.^  
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Image:Afghan Hound.jpg|'''Afghan Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Afghan Hound.jpg|'''Afghan Hound'''<p><small>( © Zwoenitzer WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Basenji.jpg|'''Basenji'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Basenji.jpg|'''Basenji'''<p><small>( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Basset_bleu_de_Gascogne.jpg|'''Basset Bleu De Gascogne'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Basset_bleu_de_Gascogne.jpg|'''Basset Bleu De Gascogne'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Basset_Fauve_de_Bretagne.jpg|'''Basset Fauve De Bretagne'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Basset_Fauve_de_Bretagne.jpg|'''Basset Fauve De Bretagne'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Grand_Basset_Griffon_Vendeen.jpg|'''Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Grand_Basset_Griffon_Vendeen.jpg|'''Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Petit_BGV.jpg|'''Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Petit_BGV.jpg|'''Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Bassethound.jpg|'''Bassethound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bassethound.jpg|'''Bassethound'''<p><small>( © Cwazi WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Bavarian_Mountain_Hound.jpg|'''Bavarian Mountain Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bavarian_Mountain_Hound.jpg|'''Bavarian Mountain Hound'''<p><small>( © Sicherlich WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Beagle.jpg|'''Beagle'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Beagle.jpg|'''Beagle'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Bloodhound.jpg|'''Bloodhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bloodhound.jpg|'''Bloodhound'''<p><small>( © GDK WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Borzoi.jpg|'''Borzoi'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Borzoi.jpg|'''Borzoi'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Cirneco_dell_Etna.jpg|'''Cirneco Dell'Etna'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Cirneco_dell_Etna.jpg|'''Cirneco Dell'Etna'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Minature_Dachshund.jpg|'''Dachshund (Miniature)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Minature_Dachshund.jpg|'''Dachshund (Miniature)'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Standard_Dachshund_(Short-haired).jpg|'''Dachshund (Standard Short-haired)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Standard_Dachshund_(Short-haired).jpg|'''Dachshund (Standard Short-haired)'''<p><small>( © Bubastic WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Deerhound.jpg|'''Deerhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Deerhound.jpg|'''Deerhound'''<p><small>( © Craig Pemberton WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Finnish_Spitz.jpg|'''Finnish Spitz'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Finnish_Spitz.jpg|'''Finnish Spitz'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:English_Foxhound.jpg|'''Foxhound'''<p>dogfacts.org
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Image:English_Foxhound.jpg|'''Foxhound'''<p><small>( © Luna04 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Grand_bleu_de_gascogne.jpg|'''Grand Bleu De Gascogne'''<p>vdh.de
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Image:Grand_bleu_de_gascogne.jpg|'''Grand Bleu De Gascogne'''<p><small>( © RanchoRosco WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Greyhound.jpg|'''Greyhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Greyhound.jpg|'''Greyhound'''<p><small>( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Hamiltonstovare.jpg|'''Hamiltonstovare'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Hamiltonstovare.jpg|'''Hamiltonstovare'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Ibizan_Hound.jpg|'''Ibizan Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Ibizan_Hound.jpg|'''Ibizan Hound'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Irish_Wolfhound.jpg|'''Irish Wolfhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Irish_Wolfhound.jpg|'''Irish Wolfhound'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Norwegian_Elkhound.jpg|'''Norwegian Elkhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Norwegian_Elkhound.jpg|'''Norwegian Elkhound'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Otterhound.jpg|'''Otterhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Otterhound.jpg|'''Otterhound'''<p><small>( © Machinecha WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Pharaoh_Hound.jpg|'''Pharaoh Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Pharaoh_Hound.jpg|'''Pharaoh Hound'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Portuguese_Podengo.jpg|'''Portuguese Podengo'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Portuguese_Podengo.jpg|'''Portuguese Podengo'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Rhodesian_Ridgeback.jpg|'''Rhodesian Ridgeback'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Rhodesian_Ridgeback.jpg|'''Rhodesian Ridgeback'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Saluki.jpg|'''Saluki'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Saluki.jpg|'''Saluki'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Segugio_italiano.jpg|'''Segugio Italiano'''<p>dogspot.de
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Image:Segugio_italiano.jpg|'''Segugio Italiano'''<p><small>( © Cyberjobe WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Sloughi.jpg|'''Sloughi'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Sloughi.jpg|'''Sloughi'''<p><small>( © Dr. Sabine Schlenkrich WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Whippet.jpg|'''Whippet'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Whippet.jpg|'''Whippet'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
  
 
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===Pastoral Group===
 
===Pastoral Group===
 
*Herding dogs that are associated with working cattle, sheep, reindeer and other cloven footed animals. Usually this type of canine has a weatherproof double coat to protect it from the elements when working in severe conditions.^
 
*Herding dogs that are associated with working cattle, sheep, reindeer and other cloven footed animals. Usually this type of canine has a weatherproof double coat to protect it from the elements when working in severe conditions.^
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Image:Anatolian.jpg|'''Anatolian Shepherd Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Anatolian.jpg|'''Anatolian Shepherd Dog'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:AustrCattleDog.jpg|'''Australian Cattle Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:AustrCattleDog.jpg|'''Australian Cattle Dog'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Australian_Shepherd.jpg|'''Australian Shepherd Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Australian_Shepherd.jpg|'''Australian Shepherd Dog'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Bearded_Collie.jpg|'''Bearded Collie'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bearded_Collie.jpg|'''Bearded Collie'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Belgian_Shepherd.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Belgian_Shepherd.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Belgian_Laekenois.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Belgian_Laekenois.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Belgian_Mali.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Belgian_Mali.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)'''<p><small>( © Pharaoh Hound WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Belgian_Tervuren.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Belgian_Tervuren.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Bergamasco.jpg|'''Bergamasco'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bergamasco.jpg|'''Bergamasco'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Border_Collie.jpg|'''Border Collie'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Border_Collie.jpg|'''Border Collie'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Briard.JPG|'''Briard'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Briard.JPG|'''Briard'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Catalan_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Catalan Sheepdog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Catalan_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Catalan Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Rough_Collie.jpg|'''Collie (Rough)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Rough_Collie.jpg|'''Collie (Rough)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Smooth_Collie.jpg|'''Collie (Smooth)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Smooth_Collie.jpg|'''Collie (Smooth)'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:ESTRELA_MOUNTAIN_DOG.jpg|'''Estrella Mountain Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:ESTRELA_MOUNTAIN_DOG.jpg|'''Estrella Mountain Dog'''<p><small>( © Bot WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Finnish_Lapphund.jpg|'''Finnish Lapphund'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Finnish_Lapphund.jpg|'''Finnish Lapphund'''<p><small>( © ApDevries WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:GermanShep.jpg|'''German Shepherd (Alsatian)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:GermanShep.jpg|'''German Shepherd (Alsatian)'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Hungarian_Kuvasz.jpg|'''Hungarian Kuvasz'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Hungarian_Kuvasz.jpg|'''Hungarian Kuvasz'''<p><small>( © Szora WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Puli.jpg|'''Hungarian Puli'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Puli.jpg|'''Hungarian Puli'''<p><small>( © Puli1989 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Komondor.jpg|'''Komondor'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Komondor.jpg|'''Komondor'''<p><small>( © Nikki68 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Lancashire_Heeler.jpg|'''Lancashire Heeler'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Lancashire_Heeler.jpg|'''Lancashire Heeler'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Maremma.JPG|'''Maremma Sheepdog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Maremma.JPG|'''Maremma Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Norwegian_Buhund.jpg|'''Norwegian Buhund'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Norwegian_Buhund.jpg|'''Norwegian Buhund'''<p><small>( © Solkol WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Old_English_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Old English Sheepdog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Old_English_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Old English Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © PardoY WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Polish_Lowland_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Polish Lowland Sheepdog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Polish_Lowland_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Polish Lowland Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Pyrenean_Mountain_Dog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Mountain Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Pyrenean_Mountain_Dog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Mountain Dog'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Pyrenean-Sheepdog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Sheepdog'''<p>breedersonline.co.uk
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Image:Pyrenean-Sheepdog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Gflaccav2 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Samoyed.jpg|'''Samoyed'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Samoyed.jpg|'''Samoyed'''<p><small>( © Joonasl WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Shetland.jpg|'''Shetland Sheepdog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Shetland.jpg|'''Shetland Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Swedish_lapphund.JPG|'''Swedish Lapphund'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Swedish_lapphund.JPG|'''Swedish Lapphund'''<p><small>( © Bhrl WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:swedish_vallhund.jpg|'''Swedish Vallhund'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:swedish_vallhund.jpg|'''Swedish Vallhund'''<p><small>( © Florent Laffineur WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Cardigan_Welsh_Corgi.jpg|'''Welsh Corgi (Cardigian)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Cardigan_Welsh_Corgi.jpg|'''Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)'''<p><small>( © Kubek15 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi.jpg|'''Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi.jpg|'''Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
  
 
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===Terrier Group===
 
===Terrier Group===
 
*Dogs originally bred and used for hunting vermin. This hardy collection of dogs were selectively bred to be extremely brave and tough, and to pursue fox, badger, rat and otter (to name but a few) above and below ground.^
 
*Dogs originally bred and used for hunting vermin. This hardy collection of dogs were selectively bred to be extremely brave and tough, and to pursue fox, badger, rat and otter (to name but a few) above and below ground.^
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Image:Airedale_Terrier.jpg|'''Airedale Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Airedale_Terrier.jpg|'''Airedale Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Aus_Terrier.jpg|'''Australian Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Aus_Terrier.jpg|'''Australian Terrier'''<p><small>( © Lilly M WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Bedlington.jpg|'''Bedlington Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bedlington.jpg|'''Bedlington Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Border_terrier.jpg|'''Border Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Border_terrier.jpg|'''Border Terrier'''<p><small>( © Charlesjsharp WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Bull_Terrier.jpg|'''Bull Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bull_Terrier.jpg|'''Bull Terrier'''<p><small>( © Meghaduta WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Miniature_bull_terrier.jpg|'''Bull Terrier (Miniature)'''<p>breedersonline.co.uk
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Image:Miniature_bull_terrier.jpg|'''Bull Terrier (Miniature) (Right)'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Cairn_terrier.JPG|'''Cairn Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Cairn_terrier.JPG|'''Cairn Terrier'''<p><small>( © Poesje87 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Cesky_terrier.jpg|'''Cesky Terrier'''<p>ridleyceskyterriers.co.uk
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Image:Cesky_terrier.jpg|'''Cesky Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Dandie_Dinmont_Terrier.jpg|'''Dandie Dinmont Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Dandie_Dinmont_Terrier.jpg|'''Dandie Dinmont Terrier'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Fox_terrier_smooth.jpg|'''Fox Terrier (Smooth)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Fox_terrier_smooth.jpg|'''Fox Terrier (Smooth)'''<p><small>( © Alephalpha WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Fox_terrier_wire.jpg|'''Fox Terrier (Wire)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Fox_terrier_wire.jpg|'''Fox Terrier (Wire)'''<p><small>( © Pharaoh Hound WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Glen_of_imaal_terrier.jpg|'''Glen Of Imaal Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Glen_of_imaal_terrier.jpg|'''Glen Of Imaal Terrier'''<p><small>( © Scoo WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Irish_terrier.jpg|'''Irish Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Irish_terrier.jpg|'''Irish Terrier'''<p><small>( © Anne Sollerud WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Kerry_blue_terrier.jpg|'''Kerry Blue Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Kerry_blue_terrier.jpg|'''Kerry Blue Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Lakeland_terrier.jpg|'''Lakeland Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Lakeland_terrier.jpg|'''Lakeland Terrier'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Manchester_terrier.jpg|'''Manchester Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Manchester_terrier.jpg|'''Manchester Terrier'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Norfolk_terrier.jpg|'''Norfolk Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Norfolk_terrier.jpg|'''Norfolk Terrier'''<p><small>( © Arschimedes WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Norwich_terrier.jpg|'''Norwich Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Norwich_terrier.jpg|'''Norwich Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Parson_russell_terrier.jpg|'''Parson Russell Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Parson_russell_terrier.jpg|'''Parson Russell Terrier'''<p><small>( © JRTfan WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Scottish_terrier.jpg|'''Scottish Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Scottish_terrier.jpg|'''Scottish Terrier'''<p><small>( © Svencb WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Sealyham_terrier.jpg|'''Sealyham Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Sealyham_terrier.jpg|'''Sealyham Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Skye_terrier.jpg|'''Skye Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Skye_terrier.jpg|'''Skye Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Soft_coated_wheaten_terrier.jpg|'''Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Soft_coated_wheaten_terrier.jpg|'''Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Staffordshire_bull_terrier.jpg|'''Staffordshire Bull Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Staffordshire_bull_terrier.jpg|'''Staffordshire Bull Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Welsh_Terrier.png|'''Welsh Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Welsh_Terrier.png|'''Welsh Terrier'''<p><small>( © ShawmutSteve WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:West_highland_white_terrier.jpg|'''West Highland White Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:West_highland_white_terrier.jpg|'''West Highland White Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pharaoh Hound WikiMedia Commons)</small>
  
 
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===Toy Group===
 
===Toy Group===
 
*Small companion or lap dogs. Many of the Toy breeds were bred for this capacity although some have been placed into this category due to their size. They should have friendly personalities and love attention. They do not need a large amount of exercise and some can be finicky eaters.^
 
*Small companion or lap dogs. Many of the Toy breeds were bred for this capacity although some have been placed into this category due to their size. They should have friendly personalities and love attention. They do not need a large amount of exercise and some can be finicky eaters.^
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Image:Affenpinscher.jpg|'''Affenpinscher'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Affenpinscher.jpg|'''Affenpinscher'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Australian_Silky_Terrier.JPG|'''Australian Silky Terrier'''<p>Kennel Club
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Image:Australian_Silky_Terrier.JPG|'''Australian Silky Terrier'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Bichon_Frise.jpg|'''Bichon Frise'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bichon_Frise.jpg|'''Bichon Frise'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Bolognese.jpg|'''Bolognese'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bolognese.jpg|'''Bolognese'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Cavalier_king_charles_spaniel.jpg|'''Cavalier King Charles Spaniel'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Cavalier_king_charles_spaniel.jpg|'''Cavalier King Charles Spaniel'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Chihuahualongcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Long Coat)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Chihuahualongcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Long Coat)'''<p><small>( © Maram WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Chihuahuasmoothcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Chihuahuasmoothcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)'''<p><small>( © Maram WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Chinese_Crested.jpg|'''Chinese Crested'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Chinese_Crested.jpg|'''Chinese Crested'''<p><small>( © BetacommandBot WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:Coton_de_Tular.jpg|'''Coton de Tular'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Coton_de_Tular.jpg|'''Coton de Tular'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
Image:English_Toy_Terrier.jpg|'''English Toy Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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===Working Group===
 
===Working Group===
 
*Over the centuries these dogs were selectively bred to become guards and search and rescue dogs. Arguably, the working group consists of some of the most heroic canines in the world, aiding humans in many walks of like, including the Boxer, Great Dane and St. Bernard.^
 
*Over the centuries these dogs were selectively bred to become guards and search and rescue dogs. Arguably, the working group consists of some of the most heroic canines in the world, aiding humans in many walks of like, including the Boxer, Great Dane and St. Bernard.^
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===Utility Group===
 
===Utility Group===
 
*The name "Utility" basically means fitness for a purpose and this group consists of an extremely mixed and varied bunch, most breeds having been selectively bred to perform a specific function not included in the sporting and working categories.^
 
*The name "Utility" basically means fitness for a purpose and this group consists of an extremely mixed and varied bunch, most breeds having been selectively bred to perform a specific function not included in the sporting and working categories.^
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===Dangerous Dogs Act 1991===
 
===Dangerous Dogs Act 1991===
*It is an offence to own or keep any of the types of dog listed below, unless it is on the Index of Exempted Dogs and is in compliance with the requirements. In any event it is an offence to breed from, sell or exchange (even as a gift) such a dog, irrespective of whether it has been placed on the Index of Exempted Dogs.^^ See http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/domestic/dogs.htm
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*It is an offence to own or keep any of the types of dog listed below, unless it is on the Index of Exempted Dogs and is in compliance with the requirements. In any event it is an offence to breed from, sell or exchange (even as a gift) such a dog, irrespective of whether it has been placed on the Index of Exempted Dogs. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/domestic/dogs.htm
  
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===References:===
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*Breed Group Listings (2006), The Kennel Club, London
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*Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, Department for Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs
  
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WIKINORMALS
CANINE SECTION


Introduction

The following breeds have been classified according to The Kennel Club guidelines. Any breed not part of these guidelines has been omitted, excluding the Dangerous Dogs section. The descriptions for each group are also from The Kennel Club. For further information regarding a specific breed please see http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/.

Gundog Group

  • Dogs that were originally trained to find live game and/or to retrieve game that had been shot and wounded. This group is divided into four categories - Retriever, Spaniels, Hunt/Point/Retrieve and Setters.^

Hound Group

  • Traditionally used for hunting by scent or sight. They require a significant amount of exercise and can be described as dignified, aloof but trustworthy companions.^

Pastoral Group

  • Herding dogs that are associated with working cattle, sheep, reindeer and other cloven footed animals. Usually this type of canine has a weatherproof double coat to protect it from the elements when working in severe conditions.^

Terrier Group

  • Dogs originally bred and used for hunting vermin. This hardy collection of dogs were selectively bred to be extremely brave and tough, and to pursue fox, badger, rat and otter (to name but a few) above and below ground.^

Toy Group

  • Small companion or lap dogs. Many of the Toy breeds were bred for this capacity although some have been placed into this category due to their size. They should have friendly personalities and love attention. They do not need a large amount of exercise and some can be finicky eaters.^

Working Group

  • Over the centuries these dogs were selectively bred to become guards and search and rescue dogs. Arguably, the working group consists of some of the most heroic canines in the world, aiding humans in many walks of like, including the Boxer, Great Dane and St. Bernard.^

Utility Group

  • The name "Utility" basically means fitness for a purpose and this group consists of an extremely mixed and varied bunch, most breeds having been selectively bred to perform a specific function not included in the sporting and working categories.^

Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

  • It is an offence to own or keep any of the types of dog listed below, unless it is on the Index of Exempted Dogs and is in compliance with the requirements. In any event it is an offence to breed from, sell or exchange (even as a gift) such a dog, irrespective of whether it has been placed on the Index of Exempted Dogs. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/domestic/dogs.htm

References:

  • Breed Group Listings (2006), The Kennel Club, London
  • Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, Department for Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs


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