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===Hound Group===
===Hound Group===
*Traditionally used for hunting by scent or sight. They require a significant amount of exercise and can be described as dignified, aloof but trustworthy companions.^
*Traditionally used for hunting by scent or sight. They require a significant amount of exercise and can be described as dignified, aloof but trustworthy companions.^
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Image:Afghan Hound.jpg|'''Afghan Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Afghan Hound.jpg|'''Afghan Hound'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Basenji.jpg|'''Basenji'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Basenji.jpg|'''Basenji'''<p>WikiCommons
===Pastoral Group===
===Pastoral Group===
*Herding dogs that are associated with working cattle, sheep, reindeer and other cloven footed animals. Usually this type of canine has a weatherproof double coat to protect it from the elements when working in severe conditions.^
*Herding dogs that are associated with working cattle, sheep, reindeer and other cloven footed animals. Usually this type of canine has a weatherproof double coat to protect it from the elements when working in severe conditions.^
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Image:Anatolian.jpg|'''Anatolian Shepherd Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Anatolian.jpg|'''Anatolian Shepherd Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:AustrCattleDog.jpg|'''Australian Cattle Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:AustrCattleDog.jpg|'''Australian Cattle Dog'''<p>WikiCommons
===Terrier Group===
===Terrier Group===
*Dogs originally bred and used for hunting vermin. This hardy collection of dogs were selectively bred to be extremely brave and tough, and to pursue fox, badger, rat and otter (to name but a few) above and below ground.^
*Dogs originally bred and used for hunting vermin. This hardy collection of dogs were selectively bred to be extremely brave and tough, and to pursue fox, badger, rat and otter (to name but a few) above and below ground.^
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Image:Airedale_Terrier.jpg|'''Airedale Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Airedale_Terrier.jpg|'''Airedale Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Aus_Terrier.jpg|'''Australian Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Aus_Terrier.jpg|'''Australian Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
===Toy Group===
===Toy Group===
*Small companion or lap dogs. Many of the Toy breeds were bred for this capacity although some have been placed into this category due to their size. They should have friendly personalities and love attention. They do not need a large amount of exercise and some can be finicky eaters.^
*Small companion or lap dogs. Many of the Toy breeds were bred for this capacity although some have been placed into this category due to their size. They should have friendly personalities and love attention. They do not need a large amount of exercise and some can be finicky eaters.^
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Image:Affenpinscher.jpg|'''Affenpinscher'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Affenpinscher.jpg|'''Affenpinscher'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Australian_Silky_Terrier.JPG|'''Australian Silky Terrier'''<p>Kennel Club
Image:Australian_Silky_Terrier.JPG|'''Australian Silky Terrier'''<p>Kennel Club
===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>WikiCommons
Image:Alaskan_Malamute.jpg|'''Alaskan Malamute'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Beauceron.jpg|'''Beauceron'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Beauceron.jpg|'''Beauceron'''<p>WikiCommons
===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>WikiCommons
Image:Akita.jpg|'''Akita'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Boston_terrier.jpg|'''Boston Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons
Image:Boston_terrier.jpg|'''Boston Terrier'''<p>WikiCommons