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Dog Breed Center
Choosing a purebred is a great way to know what a dog's looks and personality might be like, but it's never a guarantee!
Mixed and purebred dog
breeds
Even within breeds, there's enormous variety in the way a dog acts
and reacts to the world around them.
Dogs and humans are better together
Choosing a purebred is a great way to know what a dog's looks and personality might be like, but it's never a guarantee! .
Popular Dog Breed Profiles
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Portuguese PodengoPequeno
Lagotto Romagnolo
Japanese Spitz
Italian Greyhound
Icelandic Sheepdog
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Breed Groups by Categories
Companion Dogs
Every breed was created for a reason, and the companion dogs are no exception.
Herding Dogs
The dogs in this category were developed to control large flocks of sheep or herds of cattle.
Hound Dogs
Hounds are perhaps the oldest type of hunting dog. Two types exist: those who hunt by sight, and those who hunt by scent– scent hounds.
Hybrid Dogs
What separates a schnoodle or a goldendoodle from its purebred kin?
Mixed Breed Dogs
Meet the real underdog, the one far more likely to end up in a shelter than a purebred.
Sporting Dogs
Active and alert, Sporting dogs are the hunters of the dog world: the Pointers, Retrievers, Setters, and Spaniels.
Terrier Dogs
Terriers are the rascals of the dog world. Their name comes from the Latin word terra, meaning earth
Working Dogs
The diverse dogs represented in this group were bred to perform a variety of tasks from guarding people, property, and livestock to pulling carts or sleds.
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