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Each year, more and more new breeds of dogs are added to the already growing list. Currently, the American Kennel Club or AKC recognizes more than 150 races and seven different groups to categorize them. These groups include sporting, working, toy, terrier, dog, breeding, and not sporting breeds.

The working group breeds refers to those canines that are not just pets or companions for humans, but rather work animals that are or have been trained to perform certain tasks. The working group includes the breed: Border Collie, German shepherd, boxer, dog, labrador, rottweiler, st. Bernard, Siberian Husky.

Terriers are a lively group of purebred dogs that were originally for the hunting small animals like rabbits and foxes, with most coming from the British Isles. This category includes certain breeds of dog known as Bull: pit-American Australian, Boston bull, cairn, fox, jack russell, rat, Scottish, Welsh, West Highland.

Also known as teacup or tiny category toys features the smallest dogs generally weigh less than 20 years and 25 books include: Bichon Frize, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Dachshund, Havanese, Maltese, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, toy and miniature Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers.

There are also classes that use other criteria to describe the dogs, such as those that are considered hypoallergenic or non-loss. Some these include: Airedale, Basenji, Cairn, Kerry Blue, Norfolk, Tibetan Terrier and Welsh, Chinese Crested, Poodle, Schnauzer

A growing number of 'designer dogs' breeds that some mixing gain in popularity. These include many dogs that are part Poodle:

- Labradoodle (Labrador and Poodle)
- Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel and Poodle)
- Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever and Poodle)
- Maltipoo (Maltese and Poodle)
- Schnoodle (Schnauzer and Poodle)

Breeds of dog may also be grouped according to size and weight of the dog.

- Small breeds are 10 pounds or less.
- Small breeds are 10 to 25 pounds.
- Races averages 25 to 50 pounds.
- Large breeds are 50 to 75 pounds.
- Extra large breeds have more than 75 pounds.

While any dog can be trained to be good around children and young children, there are those who seem to have a affinity and an additional allowance for children. And of course, any dog is not trained or poorly socialized will not do well with children. Some these breeds are known to be good for families with children, including:

- Basset Hound
- Bulldog
- Collie
- English Setter
- Golden Retriever
- Newfoundland
- Samoyed
- Poodle

Choosing the right dog breed for you

There are many different variables to consider when trying to choose the right dog breed for you and your family. Before trying to choose what type of dog would do best in your home, ask yourself these questions following:

Training: All dogs need some obedience classes and training house, but some need a little more work than others. Do you have the time and patience necessary to form certain types of dogs?

Size: Do you have room in your house and yard to accommodate a dog, and if so, what size?

Exercise / walking requirements: Do you have the time and energy it takes to see that a dog has the right amount exercise they need to stay happy and healthy?

Grooming and shedding: Does anyone in your household allergic animals? Do you have the resources and time to devote to grooming your dog on a regular basis?

About the Author:

Alex Olson is an experienced journalist. Being interested in dogs, dog training and different breeds of dogs, she wrote higly popular articles on these topics.

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