Developed to work with livestock, herding dogs are highly intelligent and require lots of excercise. Click here for a full list of companion dogs.

Originally bred for hunting, these medium-size dogs usually have short bicolor or tricolor coats and an athletic build. Click here for a full list of hounds.

Originally a sporting companion, the lively, loyal nature of the gundog has won it a place in the home as a family pet. Click here for a full list of gun dogs.

Most of the dogs in this group are relatively small in size, but, despite this, they are usually spirited and independent. Click here for a full list of terriers.

Originally, herding dogs tended to be large and powerful, capable of protecting livestock from predators such as wolves and bears. Click here for a full list of herding dogs.

The diversity in appearance of the many breeds of working dogs reflects the variety of tasks they have performed throughout history. Click here for a full list of working dogs.