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===Introduction===
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===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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===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><small>( © Zwoenitzer WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Afghan Hound.jpg|'''Afghan Hound'''<p><small>( © Zwoenitzer WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Basenji.jpg|'''Basenji'''<p><small>( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Basenji.jpg|'''Basenji'''<p><small>( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Basset_bleu_de_Gascogne.jpg|'''Basset Bleu De Gascogne'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
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><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:Basset_Fauve_de_Bretagne.jpg|'''Basset Fauve De Bretagne'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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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
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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
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Image:Bassethound.jpg|'''Bassethound'''<p><small>( © Cwazi WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bassethound.jpg|'''Bassethound'''<p>WikiCommons
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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
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Image:Beagle.jpg|'''Beagle'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Beagle.jpg|'''Beagle'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bloodhound.jpg|'''Bloodhound'''<p><small>( © GDK WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bloodhound.jpg|'''Bloodhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Borzoi.jpg|'''Borzoi'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Borzoi.jpg|'''Borzoi'''<p>WikiCommons
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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
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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
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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
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Image:Deerhound.jpg|'''Deerhound'''<p><small>( © Craig Pemberton WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Deerhound.jpg|'''Deerhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Finnish_Spitz.jpg|'''Finnish Spitz'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Finnish_Spitz.jpg|'''Finnish Spitz'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:English_Foxhound.jpg|'''Foxhound'''<p><small>( © Luna04 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:English_Foxhound.jpg|'''Foxhound'''<p>dogfacts.org
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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
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Image:Greyhound.jpg|'''Greyhound'''<p><small>( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Greyhound.jpg|'''Greyhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Hamiltonstovare.jpg|'''Hamiltonstovare'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Hamiltonstovare.jpg|'''Hamiltonstovare'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Ibizan_Hound.jpg|'''Ibizan Hound'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Ibizan_Hound.jpg|'''Ibizan Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Irish_Wolfhound.jpg|'''Irish Wolfhound'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Irish_Wolfhound.jpg|'''Irish Wolfhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Norwegian_Elkhound.jpg|'''Norwegian Elkhound'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Norwegian_Elkhound.jpg|'''Norwegian Elkhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Otterhound.jpg|'''Otterhound'''<p><small>( © Machinecha WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Otterhound.jpg|'''Otterhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Pharaoh_Hound.jpg|'''Pharaoh Hound'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pharaoh_Hound.jpg|'''Pharaoh Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Portuguese_Podengo.jpg|'''Portuguese Podengo'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Portuguese_Podengo.jpg|'''Portuguese Podengo'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Rhodesian_Ridgeback.jpg|'''Rhodesian Ridgeback'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Rhodesian_Ridgeback.jpg|'''Rhodesian Ridgeback'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Saluki.jpg|'''Saluki'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Saluki.jpg|'''Saluki'''<p>WikiCommons
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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
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Image:Sloughi.jpg|'''Sloughi'''<p><small>( © Dr. Sabine Schlenkrich WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Sloughi.jpg|'''Sloughi'''<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><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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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
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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
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Image:Bearded_Collie.jpg|'''Bearded Collie'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bearded_Collie.jpg|'''Bearded Collie'''<p>WikiCommons
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Image:Bergamasco.jpg|'''Bergamasco'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bergamasco.jpg|'''Bergamasco'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Border_Collie.jpg|'''Border Collie'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Border_Collie.jpg|'''Border Collie'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Briard.JPG|'''Briard'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Briard.JPG|'''Briard'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Catalan_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Catalan Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Catalan_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Catalan Sheepdog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Rough_Collie.jpg|'''Collie (Rough)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Rough_Collie.jpg|'''Collie (Rough)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Smooth_Collie.jpg|'''Collie (Smooth)'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Smooth_Collie.jpg|'''Collie (Smooth)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:ESTRELA_MOUNTAIN_DOG.jpg|'''Estrella Mountain Dog'''<p><small>( © Bot WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:ESTRELA_MOUNTAIN_DOG.jpg|'''Estrella Mountain Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Finnish_Lapphund.jpg|'''Finnish Lapphund'''<p><small>( © ApDevries WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Finnish_Lapphund.jpg|'''Finnish Lapphund'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:GermanShep.jpg|'''German Shepherd (Alsatian)'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:GermanShep.jpg|'''German Shepherd (Alsatian)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Hungarian_Kuvasz.jpg|'''Hungarian Kuvasz'''<p><small>( © Szora WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Hungarian_Kuvasz.jpg|'''Hungarian Kuvasz'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Puli.jpg|'''Hungarian Puli'''<p><small>( © Puli1989 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Puli.jpg|'''Hungarian Puli'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Komondor.jpg|'''Komondor'''<p><small>( © Nikki68 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Komondor.jpg|'''Komondor'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Lancashire_Heeler.jpg|'''Lancashire Heeler'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Lancashire_Heeler.jpg|'''Lancashire Heeler'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Maremma.JPG|'''Maremma Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Maremma.JPG|'''Maremma Sheepdog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Norwegian_Buhund.jpg|'''Norwegian Buhund'''<p><small>( © Solkol WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Norwegian_Buhund.jpg|'''Norwegian Buhund'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Old_English_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Old English Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © PardoY WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Old_English_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Old English Sheepdog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Polish_Lowland_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Polish Lowland Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Polish_Lowland_Sheepdog.jpg|'''Polish Lowland Sheepdog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Pyrenean_Mountain_Dog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Mountain Dog'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pyrenean_Mountain_Dog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Mountain Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Pyrenean-Sheepdog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Gflaccav2 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pyrenean-Sheepdog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Sheepdog'''<p>breedersonline.co.uk
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Image:Samoyed.jpg|'''Samoyed'''<p><small>( © Joonasl WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Samoyed.jpg|'''Samoyed'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Shetland.jpg|'''Shetland Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Shetland.jpg|'''Shetland Sheepdog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Swedish_lapphund.JPG|'''Swedish Lapphund'''<p><small>( © Bhrl WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Swedish_lapphund.JPG|'''Swedish Lapphund'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:swedish_vallhund.jpg|'''Swedish Vallhund'''<p><small>( © Florent Laffineur WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:swedish_vallhund.jpg|'''Swedish Vallhund'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Cardigan_Welsh_Corgi.jpg|'''Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)'''<p><small>( © Kubek15 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Cardigan_Welsh_Corgi.jpg|'''Welsh Corgi (Cardigian)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi.jpg|'''Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi.jpg|'''Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)'''<p>WikiCommons
  
 
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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><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Airedale_Terrier.jpg|'''Airedale Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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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
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Image:Bedlington.jpg|'''Bedlington Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bedlington.jpg|'''Bedlington Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Border_terrier.jpg|'''Border Terrier'''<p><small>( © Charlesjsharp WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Border_terrier.jpg|'''Border Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bull_Terrier.jpg|'''Bull Terrier'''<p><small>( © Meghaduta WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bull_Terrier.jpg|'''Bull Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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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
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Image:Cairn_terrier.JPG|'''Cairn Terrier'''<p><small>( © Poesje87 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Cairn_terrier.JPG|'''Cairn Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Image:Lakeland_terrier.jpg|'''Lakeland Terrier'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Lakeland_terrier.jpg|'''Lakeland Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Manchester_terrier.jpg|'''Manchester Terrier'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Manchester_terrier.jpg|'''Manchester Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Norfolk_terrier.jpg|'''Norfolk Terrier'''<p><small>( © Arschimedes WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Norfolk_terrier.jpg|'''Norfolk Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Norwich_terrier.jpg|'''Norwich Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Norwich_terrier.jpg|'''Norwich Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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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
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Image:Scottish_terrier.jpg|'''Scottish Terrier'''<p><small>( © Svencb WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Scottish_terrier.jpg|'''Scottish Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Sealyham_terrier.jpg|'''Sealyham Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Sealyham_terrier.jpg|'''Sealyham Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Skye_terrier.jpg|'''Skye Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Skye_terrier.jpg|'''Skye Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Soft_coated_wheaten_terrier.jpg|'''Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Soft_coated_wheaten_terrier.jpg|'''Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Staffordshire_bull_terrier.jpg|'''Staffordshire Bull Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Staffordshire_bull_terrier.jpg|'''Staffordshire Bull Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Welsh_Terrier.png|'''Welsh Terrier'''<p><small>( © ShawmutSteve WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Welsh_Terrier.png|'''Welsh 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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Image:West_highland_white_terrier.jpg|'''West Highland White Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
  
 
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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><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Affenpinscher.jpg|'''Affenpinscher'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Australian_Silky_Terrier.JPG|'''Australian Silky Terrier'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Australian_Silky_Terrier.JPG|'''Australian Silky Terrier'''<p>Kennel Club
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Image:Bichon_Frise.jpg|'''Bichon Frise'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bichon_Frise.jpg|'''Bichon Frise'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Bolognese.jpg|'''Bolognese'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bolognese.jpg|'''Bolognese'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Cavalier_king_charles_spaniel.jpg|'''Cavalier King Charles Spaniel'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Cavalier_king_charles_spaniel.jpg|'''Cavalier King Charles Spaniel'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Chihuahualongcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Long Coat)'''<p><small>( © Maram WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Chihuahualongcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Long Coat)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Chihuahuasmoothcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)'''<p><small>( © Maram WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Chihuahuasmoothcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Chinese_Crested.jpg|'''Chinese Crested'''<p><small>( © BetacommandBot WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Chinese_Crested.jpg|'''Chinese Crested'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Coton_de_Tular.jpg|'''Coton de Tular'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:English_Toy_Terrier.jpg|'''English Toy Terrier'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:English_Toy_Terrier.jpg|'''English Toy Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Griffon_Bruxellois.jpg|'''Griffon Bruxellois'''<p><small>( © Lilly M WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Griffon_Bruxellois.jpg|'''Griffon Bruxellois'''<p>Kennels.co.uk
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Image:Havanese.jpg|'''Havanese'''<p><small>( © Ltshears WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Italian_Greyhound.jpg|'''Italian Greyhound'''<p><small>( © Miyagawa WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Italian_Greyhound.jpg|'''Italian Greyhound'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Japanese_Chin.jpg|'''Japanese Chin'''<p><small>( © Alandennis WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Japanese_Chin.jpg|'''Japanese Chin'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:King_Charles_Spaniel.jpg|'''King Charles Spaniel'''<p><small>( © Karelj WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Lowchen.jpg|'''Lowchen'''<p><small>( © Ainos WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Maltese.jpg|'''Maltese'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Papillon.jpg|'''Papillon'''<p><small>( © Gvdmoort WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Papillon.jpg|'''Papillon'''<p>petplanet.co.uk
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Image:Pekingese.jpg|'''Pekingese'''<p><small>( © Lilly M WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pekingese.jpg|'''Pekingese'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Pomeranian.jpg|'''Pomeranian'''<p><small>( © Willc2 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pomeranian.jpg|'''Pomeranian'''<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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Image:Alaskan_Malamute.jpg|'''Alaskan Malamute'''<p><small>( © SCMW WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Beauceron.jpg|'''Beauceron'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bernese_mountain_dog.jpg|'''Bernese Mountain Dog'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bouvier_des_Flandres.jpg|'''Bouvier Des Flandres'''<p><small>( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Boxer.jpg|'''Boxer'''<p><small>( © Lilly M WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Boxer.jpg|'''Boxer'''<p>dogsindepth.com
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Image:Bull_mastiff.jpg|'''Bull Mastiff'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Canadian_Eskimo_Dog.jpg|'''Canadian Eskimo Dog'''<p><small>( © Exhaustfumes WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Canadian_Eskimo_Dog.jpg|'''Canadian Eskimo Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Dobermann.jpg|'''Dobermann'''<p><small>( © John Adams WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Dogue_de_Bordeaux.jpg|'''Dogue De Bordeaux'''<p><small>( © StBrecht WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Entlebucher_Mountain_Dog.jpg|'''Entlebucher Mountain Dog'''<p><small>( © Serge Renggli WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Entlebucher_Mountain_Dog.jpg|'''Entlebucher Mountain Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Pinscher.jpg|'''German Pinscher'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:GiantSchnauzer.jpg|'''Giant Schnauzer'''<p><small>( © Bohemianroots WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:greatdane.jpg|'''Great Dane'''<p><small>( © Lilly M WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:greatdane.jpg|'''Great Dane'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Swiss_mdog.jpg|'''Greater Swiss Mountain Dog'''<p><small>( © KIKKUZZO88 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Swiss_mdog.jpg|'''Greater Swiss Mountain Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Greenland_dog.jpg|'''Greenland Dog'''<p><small>( © Thegreenj WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Greenland_dog.jpg|'''Greenland Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Leonberger.jpg|'''Leonberger'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Mastiff.JPG|'''English Mastiff'''<p><small>( © Radovan Rohovsky WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Neapolitan-mastiff.jpg|'''Neapolitan Mastiff'''<p><small>( © Lisa M. Herndon WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Newfoundland.jpg|'''Newfoundland'''<p><small>( © SKern WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:pwaterdog.jpg|'''Portuguese Water Dog'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pmdog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Mastiff'''<p><small>( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Rottweiler.jpg|'''Rottweiler'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Russianblack.jpg|'''Russian Black Terrier'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Russianblack.jpg|'''Russian Black Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Stbernard.jpg|'''St. Bernard'''<p><small>( © Eversontum WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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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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Image:Boston_terrier.jpg|'''Boston Terrier'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Boston_terrier.jpg|'''Boston Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Toy_poodle1.jpg|'''Toy Poodle'''<p><small>( © Manuel González Olaechea y Franco WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Schnauzer.jpg|'''Schnauzer (Standard)'''<p><small>( © Madwren WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Shar_pei.jpg|'''Shar Pei'''<p><small>( © Wrinkle WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Shar_pei.jpg|'''Shar Pei'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Shih_tzu.jpg|'''Shih Tzu'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Shih_tzu.jpg|'''Shih Tzu'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Tibetan_spaniel.jpg|'''Tibetan Spaniel'''<p><small>( © Wolfman1 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Tibetan_spaniel.jpg|'''Tibetan Spaniel'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:Tibetan_terrier.jpg|'''Tibetan Terrier'''<p><small>( © Pudeo WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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===Dangerous Dogs Act 1991===
 
===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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Image:pit_bull.jpg|'''American Pit Bull Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:tosa.JPG|'''Japanese Tosa'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:tosa.JPG|'''Japanese Tosa'''<p>dogbreedinfo.com
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Image:dogo.JPG|'''Dogo Argentino'''<p><small>( © Christian PInatel WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:dogo.JPG|'''Dogo Argentino'''<p>WikiCommons
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Image:fila.jpg|'''Fila Brasileiro'''<p><small>( © Cittanuvo WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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CANINE SECTION



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/.

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.^
  • Bracco Italiano

    ( © Gábor Essösy WikiMedia Commons)

  • Brittany

    ( © JL Goasdoue WikiMedia Commons)

  • English Setter

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

  • German Long-Haired Pointer

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • German Short-Haired Pointer

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

  • German Wire-Haired Pointer

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

  • Gordon Setter

    ( © Jukka Puro WikiMedia Commons)

  • Hungarian Vizsla

    ( © Tino Hentschel WikiMedia Commons)

  • Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Irish Red and White Setter

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Irish Setter

    ( © Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez WikiMedia Commons)

  • Italian Spinone

    ( © Alephalpha WikiMedia Commons)

  • Kooikerhondje

    ( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)

  • Korthals Griffon

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

  • Lagotto Romagnolo

    ( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)

  • Large Munsterlander

    ( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)

  • Pointer

    ( © Fir0002 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)

    ( © Nevilley WikiMedia Commons)

  • Retriever (Curly Coated)

    ( © Zwoenitzer WikiMedia Commons)

  • Retriever (Flat Coated)

    ( © Gunnandreassen WikiMedia Commons)

  • Retriever (Golden)

    ( © Monika Mężyńska WikiMedia Commons)

  • Retriever (Labrador)

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

  • Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)

    ( © Malgorzata Korbel WikiMedia Commons)

  • Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Small Munsterlander

    ( © F. Wiertz WikiMedia Commons)

  • Spaniel (American Cocker)

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

  • Spaniel (American Water)

    ( © Awsguy1 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Spaniel (Clumber)

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Spaniel (English Cocker)

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

  • Spaniel (Field)

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Spaniel (Irish Water)

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Spaniel (Sussex)

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Spaniel (Welsh Springer)

    ( © Lokal_Profil WikiMedia Commons)

  • Spanish Water Dog

    ( © Przykuta WikiMedia Commons)

  • Weimaraner

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

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.^
  • Afghan Hound

    ( © Zwoenitzer WikiMedia Commons)

  • Basenji

    ( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)

  • Basset Bleu De Gascogne

    ( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)

  • Basset Fauve De Bretagne

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)

    WikiCommons

  • Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

    WikiCommons

  • Bassethound

    WikiCommons

  • Bavarian Mountain Hound

    WikiCommons

  • Beagle

    WikiCommons

  • Bloodhound

    WikiCommons

  • Borzoi

    WikiCommons

  • Cirneco Dell'Etna

    WikiCommons

  • Dachshund (Miniature)

    WikiCommons

  • Dachshund (Standard Short-haired)

    WikiCommons

  • Deerhound

    WikiCommons

  • Finnish Spitz

    WikiCommons

  • Foxhound

    dogfacts.org

  • Grand Bleu De Gascogne

    vdh.de

  • Greyhound

    WikiCommons

  • Hamiltonstovare

    WikiCommons

  • Ibizan Hound

    WikiCommons

  • Irish Wolfhound

    WikiCommons

  • Norwegian Elkhound

    WikiCommons

  • Otterhound

    WikiCommons

  • Pharaoh Hound

    WikiCommons

  • Portuguese Podengo

    WikiCommons

  • Rhodesian Ridgeback

    WikiCommons

  • Saluki

    WikiCommons

  • Segugio Italiano

    dogspot.de

  • Sloughi

    WikiCommons

  • Whippet

    WikiCommons

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.^
  • Anatolian Shepherd Dog

    WikiCommons

  • Australian Cattle Dog

    WikiCommons

  • Australian Shepherd Dog

    WikiCommons

  • Bearded Collie

    WikiCommons

  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)

    WikiCommons

  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)

    WikiCommons

  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)

    WikiCommons

  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren)

    WikiCommons

  • Bergamasco

    WikiCommons

  • Border Collie

    WikiCommons

  • Briard

    WikiCommons

  • Catalan Sheepdog

    WikiCommons

  • Collie (Rough)

    WikiCommons

  • Collie (Smooth)

    WikiCommons

  • Estrella Mountain Dog

    WikiCommons

  • Finnish Lapphund

    WikiCommons

  • German Shepherd (Alsatian)

    WikiCommons

  • Hungarian Kuvasz

    WikiCommons

  • Hungarian Puli

    WikiCommons

  • Komondor

    WikiCommons

  • Lancashire Heeler

    WikiCommons

  • Maremma Sheepdog

    WikiCommons

  • Norwegian Buhund

    WikiCommons

  • Old English Sheepdog

    WikiCommons

  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog

    WikiCommons

  • Pyrenean Mountain Dog

    WikiCommons

  • Pyrenean Sheepdog

    breedersonline.co.uk

  • Samoyed

    WikiCommons

  • Shetland Sheepdog

    WikiCommons

  • Swedish Lapphund

    WikiCommons

  • Swedish Vallhund

    WikiCommons

  • Welsh Corgi (Cardigian)

    WikiCommons

  • Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

    WikiCommons

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.^
  • Airedale Terrier

    WikiCommons

  • Australian Terrier

    WikiCommons

  • Bedlington Terrier

    WikiCommons

  • Border Terrier

    WikiCommons

  • Bull Terrier

    WikiCommons

  • Bull Terrier (Miniature)

    breedersonline.co.uk

  • Cairn Terrier

    WikiCommons

  • Cesky Terrier

    ridleyceskyterriers.co.uk

  • Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    WikiCommons

  • Fox Terrier (Smooth)

    WikiCommons

  • Fox Terrier (Wire)

    WikiCommons

  • Glen Of Imaal Terrier

    WikiCommons

  • Irish Terrier

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  • Kerry Blue Terrier

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  • Lakeland Terrier

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  • Manchester Terrier

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  • Norfolk Terrier

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  • Norwich Terrier

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  • Parson Russell Terrier

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  • Scottish Terrier

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  • Sealyham Terrier

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  • Skye Terrier

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  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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  • Welsh Terrier

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  • West Highland White Terrier

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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.^
  • Affenpinscher

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  • Australian Silky Terrier

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  • Bichon Frise

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  • Bolognese

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  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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  • Chihuahua (Long Coat)

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  • Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)

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  • Chinese Crested

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  • Coton de Tular

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  • English Toy Terrier

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  • Griffon Bruxellois

    Kennels.co.uk

  • Havanese

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  • Italian Greyhound

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  • Japanese Chin

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  • King Charles Spaniel

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  • Lowchen

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  • Maltese

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  • Miniature Pinscher

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  • Papillon

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  • Pekingese

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  • Pomeranian

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  • Pug

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  • Yorkshire Terrier

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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.^
  • Alaskan Malamute

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  • Beauceron

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  • Bernese Mountain Dog

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  • Bouvier Des Flandres

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  • Boxer

    dogsindepth.com

  • Bull Mastiff

    aboutpedigreedogs.com

  • Canadian Eskimo Dog

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  • Dobermann

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  • Dogue De Bordeaux

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  • Entlebucher Mountain Dog

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  • German Pinscher

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  • Giant Schnauzer

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  • Great Dane

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  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

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  • Greenland Dog

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  • Hovawart

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  • Leonberger

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  • English Mastiff

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  • Neapolitan Mastiff

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  • Newfoundland

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  • Portuguese Water Dog

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  • Pyrenean Mastiff

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  • Rottweiler

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  • Russian Black Terrier

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  • St. Bernard

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  • Siberian Husky

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  • Tibetan Mastiff

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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.^
  • Akita

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  • Boston Terrier

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  • Bulldog

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  • Canaan Dog

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  • Chow Chow

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  • Dalmatian

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  • Eurasier

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  • French Bulldog

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  • German Spitz (Klien)

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  • German Spitz (Mittal)

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  • Japanese Akita

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  • Japanese Shiba

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  • Japanese Spitz

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  • Keeshond

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  • Korean Jindo

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  • Lhasa Apso

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  • Mexican Hairless (Standard/Miniature)

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  • Miniature Schnauzer

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  • Miniature Poodle

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  • Standard Poodle

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  • Toy Poodle

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  • Schipperke

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  • Schnauzer (Standard)

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  • Shar Pei

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  • Shih Tzu

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  • Tibetan Spaniel

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  • Tibetan Terrier

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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
  • American Pit Bull Terrier

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  • Japanese Tosa

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  • Dogo Argentino

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  • Fila Brasileiro

    pedigreedatabase.com


^, . (2006) Breed Group Listings. London: The Kennel Club.
^^, . (1991) Dangerous Dogs Act. Department for Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs ed. London: Government Legislation.
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