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= Types of dogs =

Everything you need to know about all the different types of dogs and dog breeds.

There are around 5 types of dogs recognized by associations worldwide, however there is a lot of variety between these groups and there is no world wide official classification system. http://types-dog.blogspot.com

1st Type of Dogs The first of the seven types of dogs are the Primitive and Spitz breeds, these include Samoyeds and Australian Dingo’s. These are mainly wild or relatively untamed dogs.

2nd Type of Dogs The second of the types of dogs are Companion and Toy dogs, these are normally small dogs, often bred by royalty, and are normally kept for companionship and protection.

3rd type of dogs The third type of 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.

The fourth of the 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.

The fifth type of dog is related to the fourth, these are the Livestock Guarding breeds. Their job is simply to guard their herds, and popular breeds include Mastiffs and some traditional sheepdogs, both with a historic background and a well deserved reputation.

Small Dog Breeds

Affenpinscher

American Cocker Spaniel

Am. Eskimo Dog - Toy & Mini

Australian Terrier

Beagle Hound

Bichon Frise

Border Terrier

Boston Terrier

Brussels Griffon

Cairn Terrier

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Chihuahua dog

Chinese Crested

Dachshund Hound

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

French Bulldog

Havanese dog

Italian Greyhound

Japanese Chin

Lakeland Terrier

See cute puppies and Cute Dogs in photos by their owners - http://types-dog.blogspot.com/2009/03/cute-puppies.html