Dogs Dogs Dogs

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Dogs! Dogs! Dogs!
By Nancy Cotten
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DOG GROUPS

• I. Sporting Group
• II. Hound Group
• III. Working Group
• IV. Terrier Group
• V. Toy Group
• VI. Non-Sporting Group
• VII. Herding Group

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I. Sporting Group

• Naturally active and alert
• Likeable friendly companions
• Remarkable instincts in water and woods
• Most require regular invigorating exercise

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Examples of Sporting Dogs
Golden Retriever
Pointer
Weimaraner
Cocker Spaniel
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II. Hound Group

• Friendly companion dogs
• Excellent hunting dogs
• Scent hounds hunt by smell
• Sight hounds hunt by sight

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Examples of Hound Dogs
Beagle
Dachshund
Greyhound
Norwegian Elkhound
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III. Working Group

• Guard property
• Pull sleds
• Do water rescues
• Intelligent quick learners

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Examples of Working Dogs
Saint Bernard
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Schnauzer
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IV. Terrier Group

• Distinctive personalities
• Feisty, energetic dogs
• Little tolerance for other animals or dogs
• Wiry coats

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Examples of Terrier Group
Jack Russell Terrier
Fox Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Australian Terrier
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V. Toy Group

• Diminutive in size
• Popular with city dwellers
• Ideal apartment dogs
• Terrific lap warmers

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Examples of Toy Dogs
Pomeranian
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Toy Poodle
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VI. Non-Sporting Group

• A diverse group
• Varied in size
• Varied personalities
• Varied in appearances

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Examples of Non-Sporting Dogs
Bulldog
Dalmatian
American Eskimo Dog
Chow Chow
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VII. Herding Group

• Ability to control movement of animals
• Intelligent dogs
• Excellent companions
• Respond to training

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Examples of Herding Dogs
Welsh Corgi
Border Collie
Australian Cattle Dog
Collie
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To learn more about dogs, visit dog sites on
the Internet.
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