List of dog breeds

Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years, sometimes by inbreeding dogs from the same ancestral lines, sometimes by mixing dogs from very different lines. The process continues today, resulting in a tremendous variety of dog breeds.

The following list uses a wide interpretation of "breed". Breeds listed here may be traditional breeds with long histories as registered breeds, rare breeds with their own registries, or new breeds that may still be under development. Please see individual articles for more information. See also dog breed and breed.

Breed categories

Dog breeds can be divided into different categories, such as:

• Hunting
  • Hounds, including Sight hounds and Scent hounds
  • Gundogs, including Pointers, Retrievers, and Spaniels
  • Terrier
  • Curs and Feists
• Working (or Utility)
  • Pastoral dogs, including Livestock guardian dogs, Herding dogs, Sheepdogs, and Drovers
  • Sled dog
• Bulldogs
• Extinct dog breeds
• Fighting dogs
• Toy

Dog breeds can also be grouped into similar types such as mastiff types, spitz types, pit bulls, or Lurchers.

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