At all breed dog shows you will find the dogs separated and judged in different groups

 

Working

You will find Giant Schnauzers here along with Standard Schnauzers. Some Other dogs would be Akitas, Boxers, Dobermans these dogs preformed tasks like guarding property, search and rescue, pulling carts...

Sporting

Here you will find Spaniels, All the setters, and pointers, These dogs were specifically bred for hunting birds over land or water.

Hounds

Basset , Dachshunds, Greyhounds, Were used for hunting to by using keen sight, smell, and sound.

Terrier

Most commonly thought by spectators at shows to be where giants are But many of these dogs are used to kill Rats from property. They would include Airedales, Bull terrier, and Scottish terrier.

Toy

Dogs like Pug, Chihuahua, (Taco Bell) Maltese are in this group. These were bred for companionship.

Herding

These dogs were bred to protect and drive herds, Helping with livestock. These would be dogs like Collies, German Shepherds, Australian Shepherd, Sheepdogs,

Non-Sporting

This group is where you would find Bulldogs, Standard Poodles, Chows and Dalmatians. The Largest Group and were bred for all different reasons They don't quite fit into the other categories.

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