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===Introduction===
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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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<gallery widths="115px" perrow="5">
Image:Bracco_Italiano.jpg|'''Bracco Italiano'''<p><small>( © Gábor Essösy WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bracco_Italiano.jpg|'''Bracco Italiano'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Brittany.jpg|'''Brittany'''<p><small>( © JL Goasdoue WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Brittany.jpg|'''Brittany'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:English_setter.jpg|'''English Setter'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:English_setter.jpg|'''English Setter'''<p>Wikicommons
Image:German_Long-Haired_Pointer.jpg|'''German Long-Haired Pointer'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:German_Long-Haired_Pointer.jpg|'''German Long-Haired Pointer'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:German-shorthaired-pointer.jpg|'''German Short-Haired Pointer'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:German-shorthaired-pointer.jpg|'''German Short-Haired Pointer'''<p>dogfacts.org
Image:German_wirehaired_pointer.jpg|'''German Wire-Haired Pointer'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:German_wirehaired_pointer.jpg|'''German Wire-Haired Pointer'''<p>breederretriver.com
Image:Gordon_setter.jpg|'''Gordon Setter'''<p><small>( © Jukka Puro WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Gordon_setter.jpg|'''Gordon Setter'''<p>dyreweb.no
Image:Hungarian_Vizsla.jpg|'''Hungarian Vizsla'''<p><small>( © Tino Hentschel WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Hungarian_Vizsla.jpg|'''Hungarian Vizsla'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Hungarian_Vizsla_Wirehaired.jpg|'''Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Hungarian_Vizsla_Wirehaired.jpg|'''Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Irish_red_and_white_setter.jpg|'''Irish Red and White Setter'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Irish_red_and_white_setter.jpg|'''Irish Red and White Setter'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Irish_Setter.jpg|'''Irish Setter'''<p><small>( © Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Irish_Setter.jpg|'''Irish Setter'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Italian_Spinone.jpg|'''Italian Spinone'''<p><small>( © Alephalpha WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Italian_Spinone.jpg|'''Italian Spinone'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Kooiker.jpg|'''Kooikerhondje'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Kooiker.jpg|'''Kooikerhondje'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Korthalsgriffon.jpg|'''Korthals Griffon'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Korthalsgriffon.jpg|'''Korthals Griffon'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Lagotto_Romagnolo.jpg|'''Lagotto Romagnolo'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Lagotto_Romagnolo.jpg|'''Lagotto Romagnolo'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Large_munsterlander.jpg|'''Large Munsterlander'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Large_munsterlander.jpg|'''Large Munsterlander'''<p>munsterlandersatlarge.com
Image:Pointer.jpg|'''Pointer'''<p><small>( © Fir0002 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pointer.jpg|'''Pointer'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever.jpg|'''Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)'''<p><small>( © Nevilley WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever.jpg|'''Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Curly_Coated_Retriever.jpg|'''Retriever (Curly Coated)'''<p><small>( © Zwoenitzer WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Curly_Coated_Retriever.jpg|'''Retriever (Curly Coated)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Flat_Coated_Retriever.jpg|'''Retriever (Flat Coated)'''<p><small>( © Gunnandreassen WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Flat_Coated_Retriever.jpg|'''Retriever (Flat Coated)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Golden-retriever.jpg|'''Retriever (Golden)'''<p><small>( © Monika Mężyńska WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Golden-retriever.jpg|'''Retriever (Golden)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:labrador.jpg|'''Retriever (Labrador)'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:labrador.jpg|'''Retriever (Labrador)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Tollers.jpg|'''Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)'''<p><small>( © Malgorzata Korbel WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Tollers.jpg|'''Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Slovakian_rough_haired_pointer.jpg|'''Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Slovakian_rough_haired_pointer.jpg|'''Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Small_munsterlander.jpg|'''Small Munsterlander'''<p><small>( © F. Wiertz WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Small_munsterlander.jpg|'''Small Munsterlander'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:American_cocker_spaniel.jpg|'''Spaniel (American Cocker)'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:American_cocker_spaniel.jpg|'''Spaniel (American Cocker)'''<p>dogsindepth.com
Image:American_water_spaniel.JPG‎|'''Spaniel (American Water)'''<p><small>( © Awsguy1 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:American_water_spaniel.JPG‎|'''Spaniel (American Water)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Clumber_spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Clumber)'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Clumber_spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Clumber)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Cocker_spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (English Cocker)'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Cocker_spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (English Cocker)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Field_spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Field)'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Field_spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Field)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Irish_water_spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Irish Water)'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Irish_water_spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Irish Water)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Sussex_spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Sussex)'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Sussex_spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Sussex)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Welsh_Springer_Spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Welsh Springer)'''<p><small>( © Lokal_Profil WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Welsh_Springer_Spaniel.jpg‎|'''Spaniel (Welsh Springer)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:SpanishWaterDog.JPG‎|'''Spanish Water Dog'''<p><small>( © Przykuta WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:SpanishWaterDog.JPG‎|'''Spanish Water Dog'''<p>dogbreedinfo.com
Image:Weimaraner.jpg‎|'''Weimaraner'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Weimaraner.jpg‎|'''Weimaraner'''<p>WikiCommons
  
 
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*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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<gallery widths="115px" perrow="5">
Image:Afghan Hound.jpg|'''Afghan Hound'''<p><small>( © Zwoenitzer WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Afghan Hound.jpg|'''Afghan Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Basenji.jpg|'''Basenji'''<p><small>( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Basenji.jpg|'''Basenji'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Basset_bleu_de_Gascogne.jpg|'''Basset Bleu De Gascogne'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Basset_bleu_de_Gascogne.jpg|'''Basset Bleu De Gascogne'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Basset_Fauve_de_Bretagne.jpg|'''Basset Fauve De Bretagne'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Basset_Fauve_de_Bretagne.jpg|'''Basset Fauve De Bretagne'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Grand_Basset_Griffon_Vendeen.jpg|'''Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Grand_Basset_Griffon_Vendeen.jpg|'''Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Petit_BGV.jpg|'''Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Petit_BGV.jpg|'''Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Bassethound.jpg|'''Bassethound'''<p><small>( © Cwazi WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bassethound.jpg|'''Bassethound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Bavarian_Mountain_Hound.jpg|'''Bavarian Mountain Hound'''<p><small>( © Sicherlich WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bavarian_Mountain_Hound.jpg|'''Bavarian Mountain Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Beagle.jpg|'''Beagle'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Beagle.jpg|'''Beagle'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Bloodhound.jpg|'''Bloodhound'''<p><small>( © GDK WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bloodhound.jpg|'''Bloodhound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Borzoi.jpg|'''Borzoi'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Borzoi.jpg|'''Borzoi'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Cirneco_dell_Etna.jpg|'''Cirneco Dell'Etna'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Cirneco_dell_Etna.jpg|'''Cirneco Dell'Etna'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Minature_Dachshund.jpg|'''Dachshund (Miniature)'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Minature_Dachshund.jpg|'''Dachshund (Miniature)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Standard_Dachshund_(Short-haired).jpg|'''Dachshund (Standard Short-haired)'''<p><small>( © Bubastic WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Standard_Dachshund_(Short-haired).jpg|'''Dachshund (Standard Short-haired)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Deerhound.jpg|'''Deerhound'''<p><small>( © Craig Pemberton WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Deerhound.jpg|'''Deerhound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Finnish_Spitz.jpg|'''Finnish Spitz'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Finnish_Spitz.jpg|'''Finnish Spitz'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:English_Foxhound.jpg|'''Foxhound'''<p><small>( © Luna04 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:English_Foxhound.jpg|'''Foxhound'''<p>dogfacts.org
Image:Grand_bleu_de_gascogne.jpg|'''Grand Bleu De Gascogne'''<p><small>( © RanchoRosco WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Grand_bleu_de_gascogne.jpg|'''Grand Bleu De Gascogne'''<p>vdh.de
Image:Greyhound.jpg|'''Greyhound'''<p><small>( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Greyhound.jpg|'''Greyhound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Hamiltonstovare.jpg|'''Hamiltonstovare'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Hamiltonstovare.jpg|'''Hamiltonstovare'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Ibizan_Hound.jpg|'''Ibizan Hound'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Ibizan_Hound.jpg|'''Ibizan Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Irish_Wolfhound.jpg|'''Irish Wolfhound'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Irish_Wolfhound.jpg|'''Irish Wolfhound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Norwegian_Elkhound.jpg|'''Norwegian Elkhound'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Norwegian_Elkhound.jpg|'''Norwegian Elkhound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Otterhound.jpg|'''Otterhound'''<p><small>( © Machinecha WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Otterhound.jpg|'''Otterhound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Pharaoh_Hound.jpg|'''Pharaoh Hound'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pharaoh_Hound.jpg|'''Pharaoh Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Portuguese_Podengo.jpg|'''Portuguese Podengo'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Portuguese_Podengo.jpg|'''Portuguese Podengo'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Rhodesian_Ridgeback.jpg|'''Rhodesian Ridgeback'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Rhodesian_Ridgeback.jpg|'''Rhodesian Ridgeback'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Saluki.jpg|'''Saluki'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Saluki.jpg|'''Saluki'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Segugio_italiano.jpg|'''Segugio Italiano'''<p><small>( © Cyberjobe WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Segugio_italiano.jpg|'''Segugio Italiano'''<p>dogspot.de
Image:Sloughi.jpg|'''Sloughi'''<p><small>( © Dr. Sabine Schlenkrich WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Sloughi.jpg|'''Sloughi'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Whippet.jpg|'''Whippet'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Whippet.jpg|'''Whippet'''<p>WikiCommons
  
 
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*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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<gallery widths="115px" perrow="5">
Image:Anatolian.jpg|'''Anatolian Shepherd Dog'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Anatolian.jpg|'''Anatolian Shepherd Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:AustrCattleDog.jpg|'''Australian Cattle Dog'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:AustrCattleDog.jpg|'''Australian Cattle Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Australian_Shepherd.jpg|'''Australian Shepherd Dog'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Australian_Shepherd.jpg|'''Australian Shepherd Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Bearded_Collie.jpg|'''Bearded Collie'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bearded_Collie.jpg|'''Bearded Collie'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Belgian_Shepherd.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Belgian_Shepherd.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Belgian_Laekenois.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Belgian_Laekenois.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Belgian_Mali.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)'''<p><small>( © Pharaoh Hound WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Belgian_Mali.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Belgian_Tervuren.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Belgian_Tervuren.jpg|'''Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Bergamasco.jpg|'''Bergamasco'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bergamasco.jpg|'''Bergamasco'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Border_Collie.jpg|'''Border Collie'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Border_Collie.jpg|'''Border Collie'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Briard.JPG|'''Briard'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Catalan_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Catalan Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Rough_Collie.jpg|'''Collie (Rough)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Smooth_Collie.jpg|'''Collie (Smooth)'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:ESTRELA_MOUNTAIN_DOG.jpg|'''Estrella Mountain Dog'''<p><small>( © Bot WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Finnish_Lapphund.jpg|'''Finnish Lapphund'''<p><small>( © ApDevries WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:GermanShep.jpg|'''German Shepherd (Alsatian)'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Hungarian_Kuvasz.jpg|'''Hungarian Kuvasz'''<p><small>( © Szora WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Puli.jpg|'''Hungarian Puli'''<p><small>( © Puli1989 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Komondor.jpg|'''Komondor'''<p><small>( © Nikki68 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Lancashire_Heeler.jpg|'''Lancashire Heeler'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Maremma.JPG|'''Maremma Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Norwegian_Buhund.jpg|'''Norwegian Buhund'''<p><small>( © Solkol WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Old_English_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Old English Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © PardoY WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Polish_Lowland_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Polish Lowland Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Pyrenean_Mountain_Dog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Mountain Dog'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Pyrenean-Sheepdog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Gflaccav2 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Samoyed.jpg|'''Samoyed'''<p><small>( © Joonasl WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Shetland.jpg|'''Shetland Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Swedish_lapphund.JPG|'''Swedish Lapphund'''<p><small>( © Bhrl WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:swedish_vallhund.jpg|'''Swedish Vallhund'''<p><small>( © Florent Laffineur WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Cardigan_Welsh_Corgi.jpg|'''Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)'''<p><small>( © Kubek15 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi.jpg|'''Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
  
 
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*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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<gallery widths="115px" perrow="5">
Image:Airedale_Terrier.jpg|'''Airedale Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Airedale_Terrier.jpg|'''Airedale Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Aus_Terrier.jpg|'''Australian Terrier'''<p><small>( © Lilly M WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Aus_Terrier.jpg|'''Australian Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Bedlington.jpg|'''Bedlington Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bedlington.jpg|'''Bedlington Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Border_terrier.jpg|'''Border Terrier'''<p><small>( © Charlesjsharp WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Border_terrier.jpg|'''Border Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Bull_Terrier.jpg|'''Bull Terrier'''<p><small>( © Meghaduta WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bull_Terrier.jpg|'''Bull Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Miniature_bull_terrier.jpg|'''Bull Terrier (Miniature) (Right)'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Miniature_bull_terrier.jpg|'''Bull Terrier (Miniature)'''<p>breedersonline.co.uk
Image:Cairn_terrier.JPG|'''Cairn Terrier'''<p><small>( © Poesje87 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Cairn_terrier.JPG|'''Cairn Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Cesky_terrier.jpg|'''Cesky Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Cesky_terrier.jpg|'''Cesky Terrier'''<p>ridleyceskyterriers.co.uk
Image:Dandie_Dinmont_Terrier.jpg|'''Dandie Dinmont Terrier'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Dandie_Dinmont_Terrier.jpg|'''Dandie Dinmont Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Fox_terrier_smooth.jpg|'''Fox Terrier (Smooth)'''<p><small>( © Alephalpha WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Fox_terrier_smooth.jpg|'''Fox Terrier (Smooth)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Fox_terrier_wire.jpg|'''Fox Terrier (Wire)'''<p><small>( © Pharaoh Hound WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Fox_terrier_wire.jpg|'''Fox Terrier (Wire)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Glen_of_imaal_terrier.jpg|'''Glen Of Imaal Terrier'''<p><small>( © Scoo WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Glen_of_imaal_terrier.jpg|'''Glen Of Imaal Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Irish_terrier.jpg|'''Irish Terrier'''<p><small>( © Anne Sollerud WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Irish_terrier.jpg|'''Irish Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Kerry_blue_terrier.jpg|'''Kerry Blue Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Kerry_blue_terrier.jpg|'''Kerry Blue Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Lakeland_terrier.jpg|'''Lakeland Terrier'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Lakeland_terrier.jpg|'''Lakeland Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Manchester_terrier.jpg|'''Manchester Terrier'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Manchester_terrier.jpg|'''Manchester Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Norfolk_terrier.jpg|'''Norfolk Terrier'''<p><small>( © Arschimedes WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Norfolk_terrier.jpg|'''Norfolk Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Norwich_terrier.jpg|'''Norwich Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Norwich_terrier.jpg|'''Norwich Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Parson_russell_terrier.jpg|'''Parson Russell Terrier'''<p><small>( © JRTfan WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Parson_russell_terrier.jpg|'''Parson Russell Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Scottish_terrier.jpg|'''Scottish Terrier'''<p><small>( © Svencb WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Scottish_terrier.jpg|'''Scottish Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Sealyham_terrier.jpg|'''Sealyham Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Sealyham_terrier.jpg|'''Sealyham Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Skye_terrier.jpg|'''Skye Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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*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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*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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Image:greatdane.jpg|'''Great Dane'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Hovawart.jpg|'''Hovawart'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Leonberger.jpg|'''Leonberger'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Mastiff.JPG|'''English Mastiff'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Neapolitan-mastiff.jpg|'''Neapolitan Mastiff'''<p><small>( © Lisa M. Herndon WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:pwaterdog.jpg|'''Portuguese Water Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Pmdog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Mastiff'''<p>WikiCommons
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*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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<gallery widths="115px" perrow="5">
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Image:Akita.jpg|'''Akita'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Boston_terrier.jpg|'''Boston Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bulldog.jpg|'''Bulldog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Canaandog.jpg|'''Canaan Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Chow_chow.jpg|'''Chow Chow'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Eurasier.jpg|'''Eurasier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:German_spitz_mittal.jpg|'''German Spitz (Mittal)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Japanese_spitz.jpg|'''Japanese Spitz'''<p>WikiCommons
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===Dangerous Dogs Act 1991===
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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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CANINE SECTION



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.^

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^Unknown, . (2006) Breed Group Listings. London: The Kennel Club.