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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>
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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>
 
Image:Anatolian.jpg|'''Anatolian Shepherd Dog'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:AustrCattleDog.jpg|'''Australian Cattle Dog'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
 
Image:AustrCattleDog.jpg|'''Australian Cattle Dog'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Shetland.jpg|'''Shetland Sheepdog'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch 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_lapphund.JPG|'''Swedish Lapphund'''<p><small>( © Bhrl WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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
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
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
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: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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Image:Skye_terrier.jpg|'''Skye Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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
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
Image:Welsh_Terrier.png|'''Welsh Terrier'''<p><small>( © ShawmutSteve WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Welsh_Terrier.png|'''Welsh Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
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
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
Image:Bichon_Frise.jpg|'''Bichon Frise'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bichon_Frise.jpg|'''Bichon Frise'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Bolognese.jpg|'''Bolognese'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bolognese.jpg|'''Bolognese'''<p>WikiCommons
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
Image:Chihuahualongcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Long Coat)'''<p><small>( © Maram WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Chihuahualongcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Long Coat)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Chihuahuasmoothcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)'''<p><small>( © Maram WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Chihuahuasmoothcoat.jpg|'''Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Chinese_Crested.jpg|'''Chinese Crested'''<p><small>( © BetacommandBot WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Chinese_Crested.jpg|'''Chinese Crested'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Coton_de_Tular.jpg|'''Coton de Tular'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Coton_de_Tular.jpg|'''Coton de Tular'''<p>WikiCommons
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
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
Image:Havanese.jpg|'''Havanese'''<p><small>( © Ltshears WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Havanese.jpg|'''Havanese'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Italian_Greyhound.jpg|'''Italian Greyhound'''<p><small>( © Miyagawa WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Italian_Greyhound.jpg|'''Italian Greyhound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Japanese_Chin.jpg|'''Japanese Chin'''<p><small>( © Alandennis WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Japanese_Chin.jpg|'''Japanese Chin'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:King_Charles_Spaniel.jpg|'''King Charles Spaniel'''<p><small>( © Karelj WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:King_Charles_Spaniel.jpg|'''King Charles Spaniel'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Lowchen.jpg|'''Lowchen'''<p><small>( © Ainos WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Lowchen.jpg|'''Lowchen'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Maltese.jpg|'''Maltese'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Maltese.jpg|'''Maltese'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:miniature_pinscher.jpg|'''Miniature Pinscher'''<p><small>( © Myminpins WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:miniature_pinscher.jpg|'''Miniature Pinscher'''<p>WikiCommons
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>WikiCommons
Image:Pomeranian.jpg|'''Pomeranian'''<p><small>( © Willc2 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pomeranian.jpg|'''Pomeranian'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Pug.jpg|'''Pug'''<p><small>( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pug.jpg|'''Pug'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Yorkshire_Terrier.jpg|'''Yorkshire Terrier'''<p><small>( © Jlcerso WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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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:Alaskan_Malamute.jpg|'''Alaskan Malamute'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Beauceron.jpg|'''Beauceron'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Beauceron.jpg|'''Beauceron'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Bernese_mountain_dog.jpg|'''Bernese Mountain Dog'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bernese_mountain_dog.jpg|'''Bernese Mountain Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Bouvier_des_Flandres.jpg|'''Bouvier Des Flandres'''<p><small>( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bouvier_des_Flandres.jpg|'''Bouvier Des Flandres'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Boxer.jpg|'''Boxer'''<p><small>( © Lilly M WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Boxer.jpg|'''Boxer'''<p>dogsindepth.com
Image:Bull_mastiff.jpg|'''Bull Mastiff'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bull_mastiff.jpg|'''Bull Mastiff'''<p>aboutpedigreedogs.com
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
Image:Dobermann.jpg|'''Dobermann'''<p><small>( © John Adams WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Dobermann.jpg|'''Dobermann'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Dogue_de_Bordeaux.jpg|'''Dogue De Bordeaux'''<p><small>( © StBrecht WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Dogue_de_Bordeaux.jpg|'''Dogue De Bordeaux'''<p>WikiCommons
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
Image:Pinscher.jpg|'''German Pinscher'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pinscher.jpg|'''German Pinscher'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:GiantSchnauzer.jpg|'''Giant Schnauzer'''<p><small>( © Bohemianroots WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:GiantSchnauzer.jpg|'''Giant Schnauzer'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:greatdane.jpg|'''Great Dane'''<p><small>( © Lilly M WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:greatdane.jpg|'''Great Dane'''<p>WikiCommons
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
Image:Greenland_dog.jpg|'''Greenland Dog'''<p><small>( © Thegreenj WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Greenland_dog.jpg|'''Greenland Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Hovawart.jpg|'''Hovawart'''<p><small>( © Faigl.ladislav WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Hovawart.jpg|'''Hovawart'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Leonberger.jpg|'''Leonberger'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Leonberger.jpg|'''Leonberger'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Mastiff.JPG|'''English Mastiff'''<p><small>( © Radovan Rohovsky WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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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:Neapolitan-mastiff.jpg|'''Neapolitan Mastiff'''<p>gotpetsonline.com
Image:Newfoundland.jpg|'''Newfoundland'''<p><small>( © SKern WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Newfoundland.jpg|'''Newfoundland'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:pwaterdog.jpg|'''Portuguese Water Dog'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:pwaterdog.jpg|'''Portuguese Water Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Pmdog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Mastiff'''<p><small>( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Pmdog.jpg|'''Pyrenean Mastiff'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Rottweiler.jpg|'''Rottweiler'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Rottweiler.jpg|'''Rottweiler'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Russianblack.jpg|'''Russian Black Terrier'''<p><small>( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Russianblack.jpg|'''Russian Black Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Stbernard.jpg|'''St. Bernard'''<p><small>( © Eversontum WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Stbernard.jpg|'''St. Bernard'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Siberian-husky.jpg|'''Siberian Husky'''<p><small>( © Utopialand WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Siberian-husky.jpg|'''Siberian Husky'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Tmastiff.jpg|'''Tibetan Mastiff'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 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:Akita.jpg|'''Akita'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Akita.jpg|'''Akita'''<p>WikiCommons
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
Image:Bulldog.jpg|'''Bulldog'''<p><small>( © Makemi WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Bulldog.jpg|'''Bulldog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Canaandog.jpg|'''Canaan Dog'''<p><small>( © Matilda WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Canaandog.jpg|'''Canaan Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Chow_chow.jpg|'''Chow Chow'''<p><small>( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Chow_chow.jpg|'''Chow Chow'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Dalmatian.jpg|'''Dalmatian'''<p><small>( © Miroslav Cacik WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Dalmatian.jpg|'''Dalmatian'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Eurasier.jpg|'''Eurasier'''<p><small>( © Ltshears WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Eurasier.jpg|'''Eurasier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:French_bulldog.jpg|'''French Bulldog'''<p><small>( © danny O WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:French_bulldog.jpg|'''French Bulldog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:German_spitz.jpg|'''German Spitz (Klien)'''<p><small>( © Evlesa WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:German_spitz.jpg|'''German Spitz (Klien)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:German_spitz_mittal.jpg|'''German Spitz (Mittal)'''<p><small>( ©  PJLHowell WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:German_spitz_mittal.jpg|'''German Spitz (Mittal)'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Japanese_akita.jpg|'''Japanese Akita'''<p><small>( ©  Yozakura WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Japanese_akita.jpg|'''Japanese Akita'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Japanese_shiba.jpg|'''Japanese Shiba'''<p><small>( ©  Yozakura WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Japanese_shiba.jpg|'''Japanese Shiba'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Japanese_spitz.jpg|'''Japanese Spitz'''<p><small>( ©  Ssmats WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Japanese_spitz.jpg|'''Japanese Spitz'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Keeshond.jpg|'''Keeshond'''<p><small>( ©  Pharaoh Hound WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Keeshond.jpg|'''Keeshond'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Korean_Jindo.jpg|'''Korean Jindo'''<p><small>( ©  ToB WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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Image:Korean_Jindo.jpg|'''Korean Jindo'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Lhasa_apso.jpg|'''Lhasa Apso'''<p><small>( ©  Elminjas WikiMedia Commons)</small>
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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:===
 
*Breed Group Listings (2006), The Kennel Club, London
 
*Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, Department for Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs
 
  
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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.^

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


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