The American Kennel Club And Several Documented Dog Breeds

The American Kennel Club And Several Documented Dog Breeds

by Bernard Gordon

The American Kennel Club has been around for a lot of years. They impart registration for dogs and can supply a certified electronic or printed document that displays the roots of a dog and all the other worthy facts of the stock of the dog. The American Kennel Club has been the advocate for dog owners and dogs in this country for many years.

As of right now the AKC recognizes over 160 breeds of purebred dogs. These vary from the particularly popular dogs like the Labrador retrievers and the Cocker Spaniels to the more unknown breeds such as the Petit Basset Griffon Venden or the Borzoi.

The accepted breeds are further broken down into groups, which connote a type that fits the individuality of the breed. These groups often signify the intent of the dog and what it was bred for in the past, whether it was for hunting, herding or even just for enjoyment.

A significant group is the sporting group, which includes retrievers, setters and spaniels. Members of this group need ordinary and stimulating exercise. Many of them have natural instincts in the water and woods and they are often good at hunting and other field activities.

The hound groups of breeds were usually used for hunting in the past. Many of them have an heightened sense of smell to pursue a trail of prey. They also have enormous endurance to further hunt down their game. This group includes Basset hounds, Beagles and Bloodhounds.

The working group of dogs was originally bred to work at pulling sleds or performing water rescues. The Terrier Group includes dogs that were originally bred to hunt and kill vermin. Terriers tend to have very spunky and feisty personalities.

The one group that was bred mostly as a pet and just for pleasure is the toy group. Just as their title suggests they tend to be petite but lively. Every group has small dogs however so a small dog is not inevitably part of the toy group. Some popular breeds from the toy group are the spunky Chihuahua and the lovable and gentle Cavalier King Charles spaniel. The non-sporting group is the next group and it includes such breeds as the Dalmatian and the Chow-Chow. The ever-popular Poodle is too part of the non-sporting group.

The herding group is the newest classification that just came about in 1983. These breeds were in the past part of the working group. These dogs were bred to herd other animals such as cattle or sheep. These include the Corgi and the Shetland Sheepdog. Each group of breeds has their own individual characteristics and you need to check them out to see which one appeals to you. - 20511

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