| rrier Dogs | | | | the Lhasa Apso, Poodle, Chow Chow, Bichon Frise, |
| Terrier dogs were originally bred to hunt and control | | | | and the Chinese Shar-pei. |
| vermin and other predators such as rats, mice, foxes | | | | Herding Dogs |
| and ferrets. This selective breeding for specific | | | | Herding dogs were originally developed to utilize their |
| characteristic and traits gave rise to small, energetic | | | | huge levels of stamina and agility. Many types of dogs |
| breeds with very determined temperaments. | | | | in the herding dog group are able to herd animals that |
| Terriers were bred for their ability to dig tenaciously in | | | | may be many times their size and this can seem as |
| search of their quarry as well as the tendency to bark | | | | though they are able to control the movements and |
| persistently in order to frighten their prey out of hiding. | | | | direction of other animals. They are also able to control |
| Terrier dogs tend to be small or medium in size and | | | | the movements of large herds of sheep, deer, or |
| are usually described as feisty, willing to take on even | | | | cattle that number in the hundreds with relative ease. |
| the biggest of opponents with no regard for size. This | | | | Most types of herding dogs have been bred over |
| is an excellent trait for hunting rats, but it’s not | | | | generations to sport a weatherproof double-coat that |
| always a nice attitude with other pets or young | | | | not only protects them from the cold, but can also |
| children. | | | | insulate them against the heat. |
| The very traits that make them successful hunters | | | | Herding dogs are very intelligent and have enormous |
| can also make them a little difficult to train effectively | | | | amounts of energy. The combination of these two |
| as their determined nature may seem to some as | | | | traits can mean herding dogs often become |
| being stubborn. | | | | destructive if not given sufficient exercise or mental |
| Toy Dogs | | | | stimulation to stop them becoming bored. |
| Dogs belonging to the toy dog group were originally | | | | The instinctive nature of herding dogs is very strong |
| bred and developed to provide pleasure and | | | | and they will attempt to round up members of the |
| companionship to wealthier people. Where other dog | | | | family, including other pets, in order to direct them back |
| breeds were allocated specific roles in hunting or | | | | to areas or activities the dog would prefer to be |
| working, toy dogs had no specific working function and | | | | enjoying. |
| became somewhat of a status symbol. | | | | Herding dogs respond very well to firm training and |
| Before the advent of breeding for appearance, toy | | | | actually enjoy being challenged with tasks that make |
| dog breeds were often employed as lap warmers or | | | | them hunt, seek, track, or find object. They will perform |
| bed warmers, spawning the name ‘lap | | | | best when given specific tasks to complete prior to |
| dog’, and could often be seen seated on the | | | | receiving a positive reward or reinforcement. |
| laps of nobles and royalty in both Oriental and | | | | Border collies, Australian Cattle Dogs, German |
| European palaces and castles. | | | | Shepherd Dogs, and Shetland Sheepdogs are among |
| Toy dogs generally make very easy care domestic | | | | the various types of herding dogs. |
| pets, although without adequate socialization when | | | | In more recent times, the intelligence and natural |
| they are pups, toy breeds may tend to become very | | | | determination of these types of dogs has led them to |
| protective of their owners and their property. This trait | | | | be utilized in alternative roles away from their traditional |
| can develop a persistent barking habit, or yapping, in | | | | herding roles. |
| these very small dogs as they seek to ward off | | | | It is becoming more common to see many different |
| others from what they perceive as their property. | | | | types of herding dogs actively used in working dog |
| Some more common types of toy dogs include the | | | | roles, such as police work, tracking work, and even |
| Chihuahua, Maltese terrier, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, and | | | | rescue work. |
| Poodles among other types of dogs. | | | | Miscellaneous Dog Breeds |
| Non-Sporting Dogs | | | | There are some dog breeds that are classified as |
| There are so many different types of dogs | | | | miscellaneous simply due to not being recognized by |
| encompasses in the non-sporting dogs group that | | | | the American Kennel Club at the time of this writing, |
| it’s difficult to give one specific classification or | | | | although they are being considered for inclusion into the |
| general trait among them. | | | | recognized dog breeds list. |
| Non-sporting dog varieties are available in different | | | | One miscellaneous dog breed includes the Neapolitan |
| sizes, coats, appearances, traits and temperaments. | | | | Mastiff, which was originally bred in Italy as a war |
| This classification is then more specific to all types of | | | | breed to be used in dog fighting and bear baiting. They |
| dogs whose primary breeding purpose is no longer | | | | were also often used by the Romans in the arena, but |
| utilized. | | | | these enormous fierce dogs are also very effective |
| Many of the breeds found in the non-sporting dogs | | | | as guard dogs. |
| group were once bred for tasks that have altered | | | | The Black Russian terrier is also quite an old Russian |
| over time so that these tasks are no longer as | | | | breed, dating back to the 1800s. Originally bred for |
| commonly required. Such tasks as hunting small game, | | | | military use, these large dogs were also used in the |
| bull baiting, circus performing dogs and even coach | | | | bull-fighting ring. |
| dogs like the Dalmatian are included in these types of | | | | Another miscellaneous dog breed is the Glen of Imaal |
| dogs. | | | | Terrier, originally from Ireland and bred to hunt small |
| Examples of the types of dog breeds included in the | | | | game. The terrier is also known as a Miniature Irish |
| non-sporting dogs classification include the Dalmation, | | | | Wolfhound. |