Dog Breeds
Dog Breeds - Groups
The breeds of dogs are officially classified into 10 distinct groups, themselves divided into sections, created according to the origins, behavior and characteristics of each race.
Group 1 - Shepherd Dogs (except Swiss Cattle dogs)
All breeds in this group are dogs that helped herders and shepherds centuries ago. They were used to keep flocks together and prevent them from approaching the fields. These dogs should be independent and show initiative. Thus, many dogs of this group were also affirmed as watchdogs and territorial defense.
Group 2 - Pinscher and Schnauzer type - Dogs Swiss Mountain and Cattle - Other Breeds
The breeds classified in this group have very different origins. Some were prepared for combat and defense, as the Bulldog and Bullmastiff, others were used to keep the herds or bring relief to people that were lost, as the St. Bernard. This group also include dogs of approval (eg Pinscher Dwarf).
Group 3 - Terriers
Their name derives from the Latin terra, land, and indicates that the original or the dogs were hunted out of their burrows foxes and badgers. These are medium sized animals, courageous and independent. Because of their qualities, the Terriers were crossed with other breeds, especially with hounds, and so were born terrier breeds adapted to other tasks.
Group 4 - Dachshunds
The origin of this breed is to be found among the hounds. They were a form autonomous short-legged, which later was raised in Europe to work in the burrows of badgers and foxes. Given their mission, they can be compared with terriers bred in the British Isles.
Group 5 - Spitz-type dogs and primitive type
This very diverse group includes the Nordic dogs, the German Spitz and the Italian Spitz. Nordic dogs and Spitz are traditionally used for the guard, hunting, to drag loads or pulling sleds or the dogs are used for primitive hunting only.
Group 6 - Hounds
In general, we can say that this group is responsible for continuing the game, to prevent leakage and give the hunter an opportunity to shoot. According to the different types of races, the method of working is different. Many races after the track slowly, others continued to pack the game, with much barking, and catch or folds to the hunter's gun. Search dogs to blood track wounded game, especially deers. They must be able to track an animal for 24 hours and sometimes more.
Group 7 - Pointing Dogs
All dogs stop Continental were developed from the hounds. From the sixth century BC, the Greek historian Xenophon mentions hounds which, instead of continuing the game, stop, motionless and head erect, when they have flair. Initially, this behavior was not desired, but later on they used these dogs to hunt birds with nets and falconry. The British hunters have turned into true specialists - they must sniff the game fast and far and indicate where it is located. They should not return the game because it killed the task of Retriever that is classified in the following group.
Group 8 - Game dogs - Water Dog
This group of hunting dogs is highly specialized. The Retriever accompanies the hunter and, on the order, follows the game and hit or injured reported. The Spaniels are responsible for hiding the game or in rugged terrain covered with a dense vegetation cover. Some breeds are only kept for hunting, but most dogs of this group are wonderful companions and therefore widely used.
Group 9 - Toy Dogs and companionship
In this group there are different races. They often belong to the preceding groups, but all are characterized by the fact that they provide excellent companionship for the home.
Group 10 - Sighthounds
The dogs of this group have a special way of hunting. They can not be guided by their sense of smell but by their view. In many countries, such as Iran and Afghanistan, hunters took their Sighthounds on the saddle horses and camels. Currently, certain breeds of Sighthounds are used for purely sporting purposes - such as racing dogs. The Greyhounds are a group of ancient dogs. 5000 years ago, the Egyptians were already in their palaces and their tombs.
The breeds of dogs are officially classified into 10 distinct groups, themselves divided into sections, created according to the origins, behavior and characteristics of each race.
Group 1 - Shepherd Dogs (except Swiss Cattle dogs)
All breeds in this group are dogs that helped herders and shepherds centuries ago. They were used to keep flocks together and prevent them from approaching the fields. These dogs should be independent and show initiative. Thus, many dogs of this group were also affirmed as watchdogs and territorial defense.
Group 2 - Pinscher and Schnauzer type - Dogs Swiss Mountain and Cattle - Other Breeds
The breeds classified in this group have very different origins. Some were prepared for combat and defense, as the Bulldog and Bullmastiff, others were used to keep the herds or bring relief to people that were lost, as the St. Bernard. This group also include dogs of approval (eg Pinscher Dwarf).
Group 3 - Terriers
Their name derives from the Latin terra, land, and indicates that the original or the dogs were hunted out of their burrows foxes and badgers. These are medium sized animals, courageous and independent. Because of their qualities, the Terriers were crossed with other breeds, especially with hounds, and so were born terrier breeds adapted to other tasks.
Group 4 - Dachshunds
The origin of this breed is to be found among the hounds. They were a form autonomous short-legged, which later was raised in Europe to work in the burrows of badgers and foxes. Given their mission, they can be compared with terriers bred in the British Isles.
Group 5 - Spitz-type dogs and primitive type
This very diverse group includes the Nordic dogs, the German Spitz and the Italian Spitz. Nordic dogs and Spitz are traditionally used for the guard, hunting, to drag loads or pulling sleds or the dogs are used for primitive hunting only.
Group 6 - Hounds
In general, we can say that this group is responsible for continuing the game, to prevent leakage and give the hunter an opportunity to shoot. According to the different types of races, the method of working is different. Many races after the track slowly, others continued to pack the game, with much barking, and catch or folds to the hunter's gun. Search dogs to blood track wounded game, especially deers. They must be able to track an animal for 24 hours and sometimes more.
Group 7 - Pointing Dogs
All dogs stop Continental were developed from the hounds. From the sixth century BC, the Greek historian Xenophon mentions hounds which, instead of continuing the game, stop, motionless and head erect, when they have flair. Initially, this behavior was not desired, but later on they used these dogs to hunt birds with nets and falconry. The British hunters have turned into true specialists - they must sniff the game fast and far and indicate where it is located. They should not return the game because it killed the task of Retriever that is classified in the following group.
Group 8 - Game dogs - Water Dog
This group of hunting dogs is highly specialized. The Retriever accompanies the hunter and, on the order, follows the game and hit or injured reported. The Spaniels are responsible for hiding the game or in rugged terrain covered with a dense vegetation cover. Some breeds are only kept for hunting, but most dogs of this group are wonderful companions and therefore widely used.
Group 9 - Toy Dogs and companionship
In this group there are different races. They often belong to the preceding groups, but all are characterized by the fact that they provide excellent companionship for the home.
Group 10 - Sighthounds
The dogs of this group have a special way of hunting. They can not be guided by their sense of smell but by their view. In many countries, such as Iran and Afghanistan, hunters took their Sighthounds on the saddle horses and camels. Currently, certain breeds of Sighthounds are used for purely sporting purposes - such as racing dogs. The Greyhounds are a group of ancient dogs. 5000 years ago, the Egyptians were already in their palaces and their tombs.
