Finnish Lapphund
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Herding Group (officially recognized in 2011, bred for reindeer herding by the Sami people)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Northern Breed Group (recognized for its Arctic heritage and versatility)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types
Section 3: Nordic Watchdogs and Herders
With working trial requirements in Nordic countries (testing herding ability).
Shiba Inu
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Non-Sporting Group (bred as a small-game hunting dog and companion in Japan)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Northern Breed Group (recognized as a primitive spitz-type breed)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types
Section 5: Asian Spitz and Related Breeds
Without working trial requirements (though historically used for hunting birds and small game).
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Herding Group (originally bred for cattle herding in Wales)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Herding Dog Group (recognized for low-to-ground herding ability)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section 1: Sheepdogs
Without working trial requirements (though still used for herding in some regions).
Jack Russell Terrier-Parson Russell Terrier(AKC)
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Terrier Group (registered as "Parson Russell Terrier" - bred for fox hunting and earthwork)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Terrier Group (recognized as "Jack Russell Terrier" - maintained as a working hunting terrier)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 3: Terriers
Section 2: Small-sized Terriers
With working trial requirements (must demonstrate hunting ability in many countries).
GSD
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Herding Group (originally bred for sheep herding, now widely used in police/military work)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Herding Dog Group (recognized for intelligence, versatility, and working ability)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section 1: Sheepdogs
With working trial requirements (must demonstrate herding or protection skills in many countries).
Basenji
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Hound Group (bred for hunting small game in Central Africa)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Sighthound & Pariah Group (recognized for its primitive traits and hunting skills)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types
Section 6: Primitive Type
Without working trial requirements (though still used for hunting in Africa).
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Rottweiler
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Working Group (bred for driving cattle, pulling carts, and guarding)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Guardian Dog Group (recognized for strength, loyalty, and protective instincts)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Section 2.1: Molossoid breeds, Mastiff type
With working trial requirements (testing protection skills in many countries).
Australian Cattle Dog
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Herding Group (bred for driving cattle over long distances in Australia's outback)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Herding Dog Group (recognized for exceptional endurance and working ability)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section 2: Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)
With working trial requirements in some countries (testing herding skills).
Leonberger
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Working Group (bred as a multi-purpose farm dog and gentle giant companion)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Guardian Dog Group (recognized for strength, water rescue abilities, and calm temperament)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Section 2.2: Molossoid breeds, Mountain type
Without working trial requirements (though historically used for draft and water rescue work).
Catahoula Leopard Dog
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Foundation Stock Service (not yet fully recognized, but part of AKC's development program)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Herding Dog Group (recognized for its unique livestock management skills)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Not currently recognized by FCI (primarily a North American breed)
Working trial requirements vary by registry (traditionally used for herding and hunting).
Great Pyrenees
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Working Group (bred as livestock guardian dogs in the Pyrenees Mountains)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Guardian Dog Group (recognized for its protective instincts and majestic appearance)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Section 2.2: Molossoid breeds, Mountain type
Without working trial requirements (though still used as working flock guardians).
Weimaraner
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Sporting Group (bred for hunting, pointing, and retrieving game birds)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Gun Dog Group (recognized for all-purpose hunting abilities on land and water)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 7: Pointing Dogs
Section 1.1: Continental Pointing Dogs, "Braque" type
With working trial requirements (must demonstrate hunting skills in many countries).
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Australian Shepherd
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Herding Group (bred for ranch work and livestock herding in the American West)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Herding Dog Group (recognized for versatility in both herding and dog sports)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section 1: Sheepdogs
Without working trial requirements (though still widely used as working ranch dogs).
Rhodesian Ridgeback
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Hound Group (bred for big-game hunting and lion tracking in Africa)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Sighthound & Pariah Group (recognized for speed and hunting instincts)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 6: Scenthounds and Related Breeds
Section 3: Related Breeds
Without working trial requirements (though historically used for lion hunting).
Border Collie
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Herding Group (bred as the ultimate sheep herding dog with intense focus and stamina)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Herding Dog Group (recognized as the world's premier sheep herding breed)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section 1: Sheepdogs
With working trial requirements (must demonstrate exceptional herding ability).
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