Types of Dog Breeds
Good dog breeders are usually dedicated enthusiasts of a particular breed, their only aim in producing a litter being to improve and better their breed in terms of temperament, health and conformation. This is achieved by selecting only the best, most suitable male (stud dog) to mate with the most suitable female of that particular breed. However, it’s not as simple as it may sound and all breeders are not equal. Buying a pup from an unethical breeder can end in tears, so please read on to discover more about the often murky world of dog breeders.Dog Breed Types
The Standard
For the most part, the ideal breed type is defined in the breed standard, a written list of attributes that defines the breed and separates the breed from other breeds based on the same ancestral type. The standard leaves room for interpretation; breeders may choose to select for emphasis some aspects of breed type over others, and, if conformation judges agree with that selection, the breed will change over time.[5]
Each element of the standard is considered both independently and part of the whole of breed type. In writing about the Borzoi, Jon Titus Steel says, “The neck is a key element of breed type”, affecting a dog’s outline, balance, movement, and function.
This site provides detailed description about all of the various sections of the Dogs Names and Breed. All of the famous and popular dog names and breeds have been featured in this site together with a section dedicated to Rare and Other names and breeds of dogs. Every one of the dog breeds have been covered in considerable detail and provides a whole host of interesting information. You can access full details of the breeds of your choice via the Group Dog Breeds, such as Sporting or Hound Dogs or via the Dog Breeds Alphabet ABC List.
Most small dog breeds have bags of character, energy and endless love to give, and make for very good household pets. It is advisable to do some careful research, however, if you have small children or other pets, as not all small dog breeds get along with youngsters or other animals, although the majority will be fine with proper socialization. Many small dogs make ideal companions, and are well suited to apartment living because of their size. Many are also well suited as companions for the disabled or elderly as not all toy dogs require a large amount of exercise.
Dog are the Hunting dogs, this category can be split into general, gun, scent or wind dogs, all provide a different role with in hunting, either retrieving, finding prey or chasing.
Seven types of dogs are the Livestock herding dogs, these are dogs from medieval Europe, bred and trained to round up cattle or grazing animals and to move them about the countryside from a shepherds command, these dogs are intelligent and fast.
Miscellaneous Dog Breed Type
The miscellaneous class is for dogs that are working towards AKC recogntion. A breed first must be enrolled in the Foundation Stock Service, must have a parent club, and have a signigant number of registerable dogs. While in the miscellaneous class(typical a period of 1-5 years) the owners/ breeders of the breed prove that they are ready for full AKC recognition. After a period of time the AKC evalutes the breed and discusses with the parent club wether they want full recognition. When a breed is fully recognized it is moved to its appropriate group (see those above).This class is composed of nine specialty breeds, including the Dogue de Bordeaux , Norewegian Buhund, Pyrenean Shepherd, and Redbone Coonhound.
