Herding Group
Bred to move livestock. Smart, energetic, work-driven.
Learn more →Nanuet, NY · Rockland County
Dog breeds guide
Knowing a dog's breed group helps you understand temperament, exercise needs, and training style. Browse the major AKC groups below.
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Knowing a dog's breed group helps you understand what to expect: energy level, temperament, exercise needs, and training style. Here are the major AKC groupings.
Hound Group
Hunters by sight or scent. Independent, often vocal.
Learn more →Sporting Group
Retrievers, pointers, and spaniels. Athletic and eager.
Learn more →Terrier Group
Originally vermin hunters. Feisty, brave, full of personality.
Learn more →Working Group
Big jobs, big dogs. Guarding, pulling, rescue.
Learn more →Toy Group
Small companions bred for human company.
Learn more →Non-Sporting Group
A varied group that doesn't fit elsewhere.
Learn more →Miscellaneous Class
Breeds in transition toward full AKC recognition.
Learn more →Foundation Stock Service
The earliest stage of AKC breed recognition.
Learn more →Largest Breeds
Great Danes, Mastiffs, and other giants.
Learn more →Medium Breeds
Versatile size for most families and homes.
Learn more →Smallest Breeds
Pocket-sized dogs with outsized personalities.
Learn more →Picking a breed
Breed gives you a starting point, but every individual dog is different. Think about your lifestyle: how much exercise can you provide, how much grooming are you up for, do you have kids or other pets, and how much training time can you commit?
If you're not sure, we're happy to share what we've learned about different breeds from working with hundreds of dogs over the years.