Chow Chow
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Non-Sporting Group (ancient breed originally used for hunting, guarding, and pulling carts)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Northern Breed Group (recognized for its lion-like appearance and independent nature)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types
Section 5: Asian Spitz and Related Breeds
Without working trial requirements (though historically a versatile working dog in China).
Belgian Malinois
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Herding Group (bred for livestock herding and now widely used in police/military work)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Herding Dog Group (recognized for exceptional intelligence and working drive)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section 1: Sheepdogs
With working trial requirements (must demonstrate herding or protection abilities in many countries).
Dalmatian
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Non-Sporting Group (versatile breed historically used for coaching, firehouse mascots, and hunting)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Companion Dog Group (recognized for its distinctive spotted coat and historical carriage dog role)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 6: Scenthounds and Related Breeds
Section 3: Related Breeds
Without working trial requirements (though historically used as carriage dogs and firehouse mascots).
Karelian Bear Dog
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Foundation Stock Service (not yet fully recognized, but part of AKC's development program)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Northern Breed Group (recognized for its fearless hunting abilities and spitz characteristics)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types
Section 2: Nordic Hunting Dogs
With working trial requirements (must demonstrate hunting skills in Scandinavian countries).
Rough Collie
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Herding Group (bred for sheep herding and farm work)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Herding Dog Group (recognized for intelligence and livestock management abilities)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section 1: Sheepdogs
Without working trial requirements (though historically a working farm dog).
Standard Schnauzer
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Working Group (originally bred as farm dogs for ratting, guarding, and herding)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Terrier Group (recognized for its vermin-hunting abilities and intelligence)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Section 1: Pinscher and Schnauzer type
With working trial requirements (testing obedience and working abilities in many countries).
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Alaskan Malamute
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Working Group (ancient Arctic breed developed for heavy freighting and sled pulling)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Northern Breed Group (recognized as one of the oldest and most powerful sled dogs)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types
Section 1: Nordic Sledge Dogs
Without working trial requirements (though historically essential for Arctic survival).
German Shorthaired Pointer
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Sporting Group (versatile hunting dog bred for pointing, retrieving, and tracking)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Gun Dog Group (recognized for all-purpose hunting abilities on both 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).
Whippet
The Whippet is a sleek, medium-sized dog breed that belongs to the Hound Group (specifically the Sighthound subgroup) according to major kennel clubs like the American Kennel Club (AKC), The Kennel Club (UK) and the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale): Group 10 (Sighthounds).
Dogue de Bordeaux
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Working Group (bred for guarding, pulling carts, and protection work)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Guardian Dog Group (recognized for its protective instincts and powerful build)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Section 2.1: Molossoid breeds, Mastiff type
Without working trial requirements (though historically used for guarding and heavy work).
Vizsla
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Sporting Group (bred for hunting, pointing, and retrieving game birds)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Gun Dog Group (recognized for their bird-hunting abilities)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 7: Pointing Dogs
Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs
With a working trial requirement (meaning they must pass hunting tests in some countries).
Bernese Mountain Dog
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Working Group (bred for draft work, herding, and farm guarding)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Guardian Dog Group (recognized for strength and versatility as a farm dog)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Section 3: Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Without working trial requirements (though historically used for pulling carts and herding).
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Doberman Pinscher
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Working Group (bred for protection, police work, and military service)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Guardian Dog Group (recognized for intelligence, loyalty, and protective abilities)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Section 1: Pinscher and Schnauzer type
With working trial requirements in many countries (testing protection and obedience skills).
Newfoundland
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Working Group (bred for water rescue, draft work, 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 2.2: Molossoid breeds, Mountain type
Without a working trial requirement (though historically used for heavy-duty tasks).
Irish Setter
AKC (American Kennel Club)
Sporting Group (bred for bird hunting, flushing, and retrieving)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Gun Dog Group (valued for field work and bird hunting abilities)
FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Group 7: Pointing Dogs
Section 2: British and Irish Pointers and Setters
With working trial requirements in some countries (testing hunting skills).
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