Canine Breeds - WikiNormals

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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/.

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)

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Bassethound

    ( © Cwazi WikiMedia Commons)

  • Bavarian Mountain Hound

    ( © Sicherlich WikiMedia Commons)

  • Beagle

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Bloodhound

    ( © GDK WikiMedia Commons)

  • Borzoi

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Cirneco Dell'Etna

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Dachshund (Miniature)

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

  • Dachshund (Standard Short-haired)

    ( © Bubastic WikiMedia Commons)

  • Deerhound

    ( © Craig Pemberton WikiMedia Commons)

  • Finnish Spitz

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Foxhound

    ( © Luna04 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Grand Bleu De Gascogne

    ( © RanchoRosco WikiMedia Commons)

  • Greyhound

    ( © ToB WikiMedia Commons)

  • Hamiltonstovare

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Ibizan Hound

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Irish Wolfhound

    ( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)

  • Norwegian Elkhound

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Otterhound

    ( © Machinecha WikiMedia Commons)

  • Pharaoh Hound

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Portuguese Podengo

    ( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)

  • Rhodesian Ridgeback

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Saluki

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Segugio Italiano

    ( © Cyberjobe WikiMedia Commons)

  • Sloughi

    ( © Dr. Sabine Schlenkrich WikiMedia Commons)

  • Whippet

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

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

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Australian Cattle Dog

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

  • Australian Shepherd Dog

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Bearded Collie

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)

    ( © Pharaoh Hound WikiMedia Commons)

  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren)

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Bergamasco

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Border Collie

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Briard

    ( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)

  • Catalan Sheepdog

    ( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)

  • Collie (Rough)

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Collie (Smooth)

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Estrella Mountain Dog

    ( © Bot WikiMedia Commons)

  • Finnish Lapphund

    ( © ApDevries WikiMedia Commons)

  • German Shepherd (Alsatian)

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

  • Hungarian Kuvasz

    ( © Szora WikiMedia Commons)

  • Hungarian Puli

    ( © Puli1989 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Komondor

    ( © Nikki68 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Lancashire Heeler

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Maremma Sheepdog

    ( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)

  • Norwegian Buhund

    ( © Solkol WikiMedia Commons)

  • Old English Sheepdog

    ( © PardoY WikiMedia Commons)

  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Pyrenean Mountain Dog

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Pyrenean Sheepdog

    ( © Gflaccav2 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Samoyed

    ( © Joonasl WikiMedia Commons)

  • Shetland Sheepdog

    ( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)

  • Swedish Lapphund

    ( © Bhrl WikiMedia Commons)

  • Swedish Vallhund

    ( © Florent Laffineur WikiMedia Commons)

  • Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

    ( © Kubek15 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

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

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Australian Terrier

    ( © Lilly M WikiMedia Commons)

  • Bedlington Terrier

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Border Terrier

    ( © Charlesjsharp WikiMedia Commons)

  • Bull Terrier

    ( © Meghaduta WikiMedia Commons)

  • Bull Terrier (Miniature) (Right)

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Cairn Terrier

    ( © Poesje87 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Cesky Terrier

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Fox Terrier (Smooth)

    ( © Alephalpha WikiMedia Commons)

  • Fox Terrier (Wire)

    ( © Pharaoh Hound WikiMedia Commons)

  • Glen Of Imaal Terrier

    ( © Scoo WikiMedia Commons)

  • Irish Terrier

    ( © Anne Sollerud WikiMedia Commons)

  • Kerry Blue Terrier

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Lakeland Terrier

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Manchester Terrier

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Norfolk Terrier

    ( © Arschimedes WikiMedia Commons)

  • Norwich Terrier

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Parson Russell Terrier

    ( © JRTfan WikiMedia Commons)

  • Scottish Terrier

    ( © Svencb WikiMedia Commons)

  • Sealyham Terrier

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Skye Terrier

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    ( © Pleple2000 WikiMedia Commons)

  • Welsh Terrier

    ( © ShawmutSteve WikiMedia Commons)

  • West Highland White Terrier

    ( © Pharaoh Hound WikiMedia Commons)

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

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Australian Silky Terrier

    ( © Caronna WikiMedia Commons)

  • Bichon Frise

    ( © sannse WikiMedia Commons)

  • Bolognese

    WikiCommons

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

    WikiCommons

  • Chihuahua (Long Coat)

    WikiCommons

  • Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)

    WikiCommons

  • Chinese Crested

    WikiCommons

  • Coton de Tular

    WikiCommons

  • English Toy Terrier

    WikiCommons

  • Griffon Bruxellois

    Kennels.co.uk

  • Havanese

    WikiCommons

  • Italian Greyhound

    WikiCommons

  • Japanese Chin

    WikiCommons

  • King Charles Spaniel

    WikiCommons

  • Lowchen

    WikiCommons

  • Maltese

    WikiCommons

  • Miniature Pinscher

    WikiCommons

  • Papillon

    petplanet.co.uk

  • Pekingese

    WikiCommons

  • Pomeranian

    WikiCommons

  • Pug

    WikiCommons

  • Yorkshire Terrier

    WikiCommons

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

    WikiCommons

  • Beauceron

    WikiCommons

  • Bernese Mountain Dog

    WikiCommons

  • Bouvier Des Flandres

    WikiCommons

  • Boxer

    dogsindepth.com

  • Bull Mastiff

    aboutpedigreedogs.com

  • Canadian Eskimo Dog

    WikiCommons

  • Dobermann

    WikiCommons

  • Dogue De Bordeaux

    WikiCommons

  • Entlebucher Mountain Dog

    WikiCommons

  • German Pinscher

    WikiCommons

  • Giant Schnauzer

    WikiCommons

  • Great Dane

    WikiCommons

  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

    WikiCommons

  • Greenland Dog

    WikiCommons

  • Hovawart

    WikiCommons

  • Leonberger

    WikiCommons

  • English Mastiff

    WikiCommons

  • Neapolitan Mastiff

    gotpetsonline.com

  • Newfoundland

    WikiCommons

  • Portuguese Water Dog

    WikiCommons

  • Pyrenean Mastiff

    WikiCommons

  • Rottweiler

    WikiCommons

  • Russian Black Terrier

    WikiCommons

  • St. Bernard

    WikiCommons

  • Siberian Husky

    WikiCommons

  • Tibetan Mastiff

    WikiCommons

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

    WikiCommons

  • Boston Terrier

    WikiCommons

  • Bulldog

    WikiCommons

  • Canaan Dog

    WikiCommons

  • Chow Chow

    WikiCommons

  • Dalmatian

    WikiCommons

  • Eurasier

    WikiCommons

  • French Bulldog

    WikiCommons

  • German Spitz (Klien)

    WikiCommons

  • German Spitz (Mittal)

    WikiCommons

  • Japanese Akita

    WikiCommons

  • Japanese Shiba

    WikiCommons

  • Japanese Spitz

    WikiCommons

  • Keeshond

    WikiCommons

  • Korean Jindo

    WikiCommons

  • Lhasa Apso

    WikiCommons

  • Mexican Hairless (Standard/Miniature)

    WikiCommons

  • Miniature Schnauzer

    WikiCommons

  • Miniature Poodle

    WikiCommons

  • Standard Poodle

    WikiCommons

  • Toy Poodle

    WikiCommons

  • Schipperke

    WikiCommons

  • Schnauzer (Standard)

    WikiCommons

  • Shar Pei

    WikiCommons

  • Shih Tzu

    WikiCommons

  • Tibetan Spaniel

    WikiCommons

  • Tibetan Terrier

    WikiCommons

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

    WikiCommons

  • Japanese Tosa

    dogbreedinfo.com

  • Dogo Argentino

    WikiCommons

  • 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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