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This List of Dog Breeds includes... the BEST information on everything dog breed related!With so many breeds out there, a comprehensive list of dog breeds can help you choose just the right one! All these breeds are split into roughly seven categories, making the decision a little easier. 
Some were bred for only one task, others are multi-taskers and can do all of the above! These breeds are great with people, and tend to be good with other dogs as well. Very active, trustworthy, fun-loving, intelligent and extremely trainable.Include: Weimaraner, English Setter, Cocker Spaniel, German Short-haired Pointer. 2) Hounds - sighthounds (those that use their eyes to spot prey and then chase it down) and scent hounds (those that follow their noses). Overall, these breeds are fairly untrustworthy off-leash - any smell or moving object will lure them away from home. Sighthounds are very fast, quiet, aristocratic and independent. Scent hounds are "wanderers", independent, predatory and difficult to train. Include: Afghan Hound, Whippet, Beagle, Blood Hound. 3) Working Dogs - according to Dogs Annual, these are the "big boys and girls - big dogs with big jobs". They guard, protect, haul sleds or carts, save humans, and much more. They are hard-working, large or giant sized, very loyal, confident and need a lot of exercise. Need a firm handler as these breeds will easily take over a passive owner. Include: Doberman Pinscher, Leonberger, Newfoundland, Mastiffs. 4) Terriers - originally bred to find and kill vermin, this list of dog breeds tend to be bold and feisty. If you want a dog that is mischievous, energetic and stubborn - this is the one for you. They can be difficult to train, but can be a very fun family dog. Include: West Highland Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Airedale Terrier, Jack Russel Terrier. 5) Toys - most of the other groups are represented here, in mini-size. Bred to be lap-dogs, they still have the same instincts and temperaments as their larger look-a-likes. They are cuddly, good watch dogs, affectionate and, well, portable. Includes: Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomerian, Toy Poodle. 6) Non-Sporting Dogs - these are the breeds that don't really fit in anywhere else. A lot of diversity in size, coat and temperament. Includes: Poodle, Tibetan Terrier. 7) Herding Dogs - just like it sounds like... they herd cattle, ducks, sheep, and yes, sometimes your kids. Excellent family pets, this list of dog breeds are good with other animals, protective and effective guardians. These dogs are reliable, active and agile. Need a job to do, even if it's excelling at obedience training! Includes: German Shepherd, Border Collie, Shetland Sheepdog, Puli. Miscellaneous List - these breeds have not yet been accepted into the Canadian Kennel Club, but are awaiting recognition. It's a small list of dog breeds, but those in it are usually uncommon and easily get attention from their looks. Includes: Australian Kelpie, Shikoku. By the way, there are no true non allergenic dog breeds or hypoallergenic dog breeds. Some breeds are more easily tolerated by allergy sufferers though - this would include dogs with hair as opposed to fur (poodles, etc.). By getting a feel for the different lists of dog breeds in the groups mentioned above, you can better understand which one will be right for your family. For a good idea of which dog breed might be right for you, try out the free dog breed selector below! It asks you to rate each consideration (level of shedding, activity level...) and what is important to you in a dog, then gives you a list of the breeds that your answers match with, as well as a short description of those breeds. Doing the dog breed selector quiz below will open up a new window for your results - but this page will remain open underneath of it.
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