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dog group
The major kennel clubs divide the world's dog breeds into dog groups based on the type of work or activity for which the dogs were bred, and to a lesser extent other characteristics such as their size and temperament. The distinctions are not cut-and-dried; for example, hunting dogs are divided among the Hound, Gundog and Terrier groups.
Dog groups vary from country to country but in general there are seven:
- Gundog Group (Sporting Group in the American Kennel Club (AKC)) - Includes retrievers, pointers, setters and spaniels.
- Hound Group - The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) divides into Sighthound Group and Scenthound Group.
- Terrier Group - Most terrier breeds, except sometimes those in the Toy Group. The FCI subdivides terriers, see FCI Terrier Group.
- Toy Group - Toy dogs.
- Working Group - Includes sled dogs and herding dogs. The AKC separates their herding dogs into a separate Herding Group.
- Utility Group - Livestock guardian dogs. AKC does not have a Utility group.
- Non-Sporting Group - Breeds that don't fit into any other group.
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