The American Kennel Club has been around for a lot of years. They offer registration for dogs and can grant a certified electronic or printed document that displays the family of a dog and all the other critical details of the origin of the dog. The American Kennel Club has been the advocate for dog owners and dogs in this country for many years.

There are over 160 breeds of acknowledged purebred dogs that the AKC recognizes. There are the popular breeds that are well-known to nearly everyone like the Labrador Retriever or the Cocker Spaniel and there are some very little known breeds that are much more uncommon like the Borzoi or the Petit Basset Griffon Venden.

The accepted breeds are further broken down into groups, which connote a grouping that fits the distinctiveness of the breed. These groups often point out the intent of the dog and what it was bred for in the past, whether it was for hunting, herding or even just for enjoyment.

The breeds in the sporting group include pointers, retrievers, setters and spaniels. These breeds necessitate regular and revitalizing exercise. They are good at hunting and other field activities and they have many natural instincts for water and woods.

Hounds were bred for hunting in the past. They tend to have enormous resilience and an sharp sense of smell to hunt down their prey. This group would take in Beagles, Basset Hounds and Bloodhounds.

The working group of dogs was originally bred to labor at pulling sleds or performing water rescues. The Terrier Group includes dogs that were originally bred to hunt and kill vermin. Terriers tend to have very spunky and feisty personalities.

The one group that was bred generally as a pet and just for delight is the toy group. Just as their name suggests they tend to be tiny but full of life. Every group has small dogs however so a small dog is not necessarily part of the toy group. Some popular breeds from the toy group are the spunky Chihuahua and the cute and placid Cavalier King Charles spaniel. The non-sporting group is the next group and it includes such breeds as the Dalmatian and the Chow-Chow. The ever-popular Poodle is also part of the non-sporting group.

The herding group is the newest classification that just came about in 1983. These breeds were once part of the working group. These dogs were bred to herd other animals such as cattle or sheep. These include the Corgi and the Shetland Sheepdog. Each group of breeds has their own individual distinctiveness and you need to check them out to see which one appeals to you.

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