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That depends what you mean by "type".

The World Canine Organization divides dogs into 10 main categories according to their purpose or appearance:

  1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
  2. Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid Breeds
  3. Terriers
  4. Dachshunds
  5. Spitz and Primitive Types
  6. Scenthounds and Related Breeds
  7. Pointers and Setters
  8. Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs
  9. Companion and Toy Dogs
  10. Sighthounds

If you are looking for examples of breeds, The World Canine Organization currently recognizes somewhere around 340 breeds. The number varies depending upon your source. The AKC recognizes around 190.

Here are a few examples:

  • Chow Chow
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Siberian Husky
  • German Shepherd
  • Chihuahua
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