Types of Dogs

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Types of Dogs
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SPORTING GROUP
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English Springer Spaniel

• It originated from Europe.
• During the 1600s it was an ideal companion for
  hunters in Europe
• It is used in all types of terrain, especially
  one that is thick with brambles.
• Black or liver with white marking or
  predominantly white with black and white or liver
  with tan markings.

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Cocker Spaniel

• The origin of the breed came to America in 1868.
• The cocker spaniel has retained its early
  classification in the sporting group, and is
  recognized as the smallest member of the sporting
  dog family.
• Many colors exist in solid and part-i-colors.

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Irish Setter

• Originated several hundred years ago in Ireland.
• Used for bird hunting, due to speed and
  endurance.
• Coat color is a mahogany red or golden chestnut.
• Very outgoing temperament.

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Golden Retriever

• Originated in Scotland around 1865.
• Bred to retrieve wild fowl.
• Today, often used as guide dogs.
• Rich golden coat, with straight or wavy hair.
• Friendly and intelligent expression.

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HOUND GROUP
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Afghan Hound

• It is believed that the afghan hound existed
  thousands of years ago in Egypt and is native to
  the Sinai.
• The breed was discovered by the western world in
  Afghanistan during the early 1800s.
• It is used for hunting, pursuing game by sight
  and followed by huntsman on horseback.
• Have long silky hair coat .

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Beagle

• First known as a distinct breed in the 16th
  century in England.
• Smooth coat with black or brown and usually
  white.
• Hunts by scent and resembles a Foxhound.
• There are two types of Beagle, 13 and 15 inch.

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Norwegian Elkhound

• It was traced back to the early Vikings in 4000
  BC to 5000 BC
• It has been used to defend flocks from wolves,
  bears, and to protect man from wild animals
• It was used to hunt elk .
• Gray with darker gray saddle. The muzzle, ears
  and tail tip are black.

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TOY GROUP
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Shih Tzu

• Native to Tibet, and bred in China since the 17th
  century.
• The name of breed means lion dog.
• The dog is represented in much Chinese art.
• Long, luxurious hair.
• Trusting and affectionate house dog.

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Pekingese

• Was held sacred in china, the land of its origin.
• Introduction of the breed into the western world
  occurred as a result of the looting of the
  imperial palace at Peking by the British in 1860.
• Used as a watchdog.
• Red, fawn, black, and tan, sable,brindle, white,
  and part-i-colored.

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Lhasa Apso

• The breed originated in the country of Tibet.
• The breed is easily trained and responsive to
  kindness.
• Was used as a guard dog because of its
  intelligence, quick hearing, and an instinct for
  distinguishing intimates and strangers.
• All colors equally acceptable with or without
  dark tips to ears and beard.
• Heavy, straight, hard, not woolly nor silky, of
  good length, and very dense.

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Papillon (Pap-ee-yon)

• The Papillon has a long, plumed tail which is
  carried over the back.
• It has a white coat which has patches of any
  color except liver.
• The ears which are shaped like butterfly wings
  are carried erect or drooping.
• Its sometimes called the butterfly dog due to
  its ears.
• This is one of the oldest breeds with a history
  in Europe going back about 700 years.
• It was featured in many paintings of the
  Renaissance era.
• It was wide spread in Italy during the
  Renaissance era and later perfected by the
  French.
• It was used as a compainion dog.

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Italian Greyhound

• Italian Greyhounds are elegant miniature
  fine-boned dogs.
• They have a long head ending in a pointed muzzle.
• This Greyhound is almost an exact replica of its
  larger cousins.
• Unlike its larger cousins it is not used for
  races, but as a companion.
• A dog similar to todays was found in a 6,000
  year old tomb in Egypt.
• It was brought to Europe by the Phoenicians then
  was later developed by Romans.
• This breed was favored by people such like
  Catherine the Great of Russia, Anne of Denmark,
  and Queen Victoria.

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TERRIER GROUP
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Smooth-coated Fox Terrier

• The breed is English in origin and dates back to
  the 1800s.
• In 1984, the AKC approves separate breed
  standards for the smooth-coated fox terrier and
  the wire fox terrier.
• Was used to hunt den animals and was noted for
  its courage.
• White should predominate Brindle, red or liver
  markings are objectionable. Otherwise this point
  is of little or no importance.

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Cairn Terrier

• It has a shaggy outer coat with a soft downy like
  undercoat.
• The coat comes in red, brindle, blackish, sand,
  and various shades of grey.
• It is about 14in. From the forechest to its back.
  
• It has small pointed ears that are usually always
  erect.
• It has been known since the 1500s but was
  presented publicly in 1909 and became popular in
  1930.
• It is one of Scotlands original Terriers.
• It was named after piles of small stones that
  they would protect from animals. (stones were
  used to cover graves and mark borders)

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Airedale Terrier

• It is a large terrier with a wiry coat with a
  soft undercoat, a long flat head, and deep chest.
• Its coat makes it resistant to dampness and it is
  customarily tan with black markings.
• It was developed about a hundred years ago in the
  country of York.
• It is named for the Valley of the Aire in
  England.
• It was used as a vermin hunter. Was then crossed
  with an Otterhound so it would be a better
  swimmer.
• It has been used to hunt big game in Africa,
  India, and Canada.
• The Airedale has also been used as a police dog
  and army sentry in World War II.
• Now it is just a companion dog

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Australian Terrier

• Dating from the 1860s.
• Used to guard mines and herd sheep.
• Has good sense of smell and eyesight.
• Is one of the smallest working terriers.
• Sometimes has faults, such as shyness and
  aggressiveness.

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Airedale Terrier

• Its from or developed in the county of York in
  England.
• Descended from crossing in the old English
  terrier or broken hair terriers with the
  Otterhound.
• The breed was originally used for hunting bears,
  wolves, fox, badger, weasel, and other small
  game.
• The head and ears are tan, with the ears being a
  darker shade than the rest. The sides and upper
  parts of the body should be black or dark grizzle.

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Skye Terrier

• Originated on the Isle of Skye, near the
  northwestern coast of Scotland.
• Became the pet for the English aristocracy in the
  16th century.
• Hair on the head falls over eyes and forehead.
• Color can range from dark gray, blue or fawn.

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HERDING GROUP
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Shetland Sheepdog

• The Shetland sheepdog is a breed that probably
  descended from the collies that were brought to
  the Scottish island of Scotland.
• These collies developed in miniature because of
  the environment, a form being crossed with small
  border collies.
• Used to herd cattle, sheep, any farm animals.
• Black, blue merle, and sable Marked with varying
  amounts.

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Old English Sheepdog

• Developed in Englands West Country by farmers
  needing an agile dog to drive livestock to
  market.
• Widely used in agricultural areas by the 19th
  Century.
• Its exact ancestry is not known, but some believe
  its ancestors were the scotch bearded collie,
  while others believe it descended from a long-
  haired Russian Breed called the Owtchar.
• It has been used as a guard dog, sled dog, and
  retriever.
• Any shade of gray, grizzle, blue or blue merle
  with or without marking or in reverse.

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Welsh Corgi

• Two breeds, the Cardigan and Pembroke.
• Pembroke, early 12th century and the Cardigan,
  even earlier.
• Corgi mean dwarf in Welsh.
• Cardigan has a docked tail, while the Pembroke
  has a fox like tail.

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Shetland Sheepdog

• Developed to herd the sheep of the Shetland
  Islands.
• Bred from rough-coated Collies, called
  shelties.
• Hair forms a mane around neck.
• Coloring can be black, blue-gray or sable with
  white or tan markings.

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WORKING GROUP
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Alaskan Malamute

• Nordic dog descended from the Artic wolf.
• First used 2000-3000 years ago my Alaskan
  eskimos.
• One of the oldest Artic dogs and was named for
  the native Innuit tribe called Mahlemute (now
  spelled Malamute).
• Bred with outside strains with the increase in
  the popularity of sled racing as a sport
• The usual colors range from light gray
• Light gray to shadings to black and sable,
  always with white underbodies - parts of the legs
  feet and part of mask markings.

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Siberian Husky

• Was originated by the Chukchi people of
  Northeastern Asia as an endurance sled dog.
• The breed was brought to Alaska in 1909 at
  compete in the All Alaska Sweepstakes Races.
• Is used as a sled dog early in t e generation.
• All colors from black to pure white. A variety of
  markings on the head are in common.

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NON-SPORTING GROUP
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Poodle

• The poodle originated in Germany where it was
  known as the Pudel.
• For years it has been known as the national dog
  of France.
• Was commonly used as a retriever and as a circus
  trick dog.
• The coat is an even and solid color at the skin.
  In blues, grays, silvers, browns, cafe-au-laits,
  apricots and creams the coat may show varying
  shades of the same color.

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Dalmatian

• Originated in Dalmatia.
• Known as coach dog, because it use to follow
  horse-drawn carriages.
• Today known as firehouse dog, because is often
  used as a firefighters mascot.
• White with black or brown spots.

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Boxer

• Developed in Germany around the 19th and 20th
  centuries.
• Ancestors of breed was used for dog-fighting and
  bull-baiting.
• Later in Germany was introduced to police work
  and guide dog.
• Very muscular body.

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Pug

• Developed in China, then imported to England in
  the 16th century.
• Dog has short, small body with profuse wrinkles.
• Color is silver or apricot-fawn, with black mask.
• Playful and loving temperament.