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FCI recognizes 200 breeds of dogs.
FCI recognizes 200 breeds of dogs.
False
The Labrador Retriever is a type of Hound Dog.
The Labrador Retriever is a type of Hound Dog.
False
All Terrier Dogs are small in size.
All Terrier Dogs are small in size.
False
Dogs with a Wire Coat are typically found in the Sporting Dog group.
Dogs with a Wire Coat are typically found in the Sporting Dog group.
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The UKC recognizes more breeds than the AKC.
The UKC recognizes more breeds than the AKC.
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All Giant breeds weigh over 100 pounds.
All Giant breeds weigh over 100 pounds.
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Study Notes
Classification of Dog Breeds
- FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) recognizes 340 breeds
- AKC (American Kennel Club) recognizes 200 breeds
- UKC (United Kennel Club) recognizes 300 breeds
Groups of Dog Breeds
- Sporting Dogs: bred for hunting and retrieving game (e.g. Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever)
- Hound Dogs: bred for tracking and hunting (e.g. Beagle, Bloodhound)
- Working Dogs: bred for jobs like guarding, herding, and pulling (e.g. German Shepherd, Siberian Husky)
- Terrier Dogs: bred for hunting small game (e.g. Boston Terrier, Cairn Terrier)
- Toy Dogs: small breeds kept as companions (e.g. Chihuahua, Poodle)
- Non-Sporting Dogs: breeds that don't fit into other categories (e.g. Bulldog, Pug)
- Herding Dogs: bred for herding livestock (e.g. Border Collie, Rottweiler)
Size of Dog Breeds
- Toy: under 10 inches (25 cm) tall, under 20 pounds (9 kg)
- Small: 10-15 inches (25-38 cm) tall, 20-40 pounds (9-18 kg)
- Medium: 15-20 inches (38-51 cm) tall, 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)
- Large: 20-25 inches (51-63 cm) tall, 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg)
- Giant: over 25 inches (63 cm) tall, over 80 pounds (36 kg)
Coat Types of Dog Breeds
- Single Coat: one layer of hair (e.g. Boxer, Doberman Pinscher)
- Double Coat: two layers of hair (e.g. Siberian Husky, Golden Retriever)
- Wire Coat: wiry, curly hair (e.g. terrier breeds)
- Long Coat: long, flowing hair (e.g. Afghan Hound, Old English Sheepdog)
Popular Dog Breeds
- Top 5 breeds in the US: Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Beagle
- Top 5 breeds in the UK: Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Pug
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Description
Discover the different groups, sizes, coat types, and popular breeds of dogs recognized by kennel clubs around the world. Learn about the characteristics of various dog breeds and their classifications.
