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Types of Dogs

21 Apr

All Types of Dogs with Pictures
Dog breeds are categorized into different groups, based on the purpose for which each dog was developed originally. The American Kennel Club(AKC) recognizes 7 dog breed groups. Let me introduce you with the list of types of dogs, with pictures in each group.

Hound Group
The hound group was developed hundreds of years back to assist man in hunting for food and sport. This group consists of different types of dogs which are different in size and appearance. Few dogs have a developed vision and are known as ’sight hounds’ or gaze hounds’. They are fastest, tallest of all ancient breeds. They use their sharp eyesight to locate the prey and run down to catch it with swiftness and agility. Some dogs under this group are known as ’scent hounds’, these dogs have a keen sense of smell. They have very high physical stamina and use their single minded determination to hunt. The following table will cover a few different types of dogs with pictures under the hound group.

Dog Picture Dog Name
Basenji Basenji
Basset Hound Basset Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound Bavarian Mountain Hound
Beagle Beagle
Bloodhound Bloodhound
Borzoi Borzoi
Dachshund Dachshund
Deerhound Deerhound
Finnish Spitz Finnish Spitz
Foxhound Foxhound
Galgo Espanol Galgo Espanol
German Hunt Terrier German Hunt Terrier
Greyhound Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound Irish Wolfhound
Large Munsterlander Large Munsterlander
Pharaoh Hound Pharaoh Hound
Rhodesian Ridgeback Rhodesian Ridgeback
Saluki Saluki
Wippet Wippet

The other hound dogs under this group are Basset Bleu De Gascogne, Basset Fauve De Bretagne , Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand), Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) Cirneco Dell’Etna, Grand Bleu De Gascogne, Hamiltonstovare, Ibizan Hound, Norwegian Elkhound, Otterhound, Segugio Italiano, Sloughi, Portuguese Podengo (Warren Hound).

Working Dogs Group
These dogs were bred to help man in various endeavors like protecting people, transportation of goods, pulling carts, search and rescue operations, etc. The variety of dogs that come under this group are large and powerful. These dogs are intelligent and their personalities match the physical hardiness. The following list of different types of dogs with pictures, under the working group, will give you an idea about these dogs.

Dog Picture Dog Name
Afghan Hound Afghan Hound
Alaskan Malamute Alaskan Malamute
Bernese Mountain Dog Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer Boxer
Bullmastiff Bullmastiff
Canadian Eskimo Dog Canadian Eskimo Dog
Doberman Pinscher Doberman Pinscher
Dogue de Bordeaux Dogue de Bordeaux
Greenland Dog Greenland Dog
Giant Schnauzer Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane Great Dane
Hovawart Hovawart
Leonberger Leonberger
Mastiff Mastiff
Newfoundland Newfoundland
Portuguese Water Hound Portuguese Water Hound
Rottweiler Rottweiler
St. Bernard St. Bernard
Siberian Husky Siberian Husky
Tibetian Mastiff Tibetian Mastiff

The other working dogs under this group are German Pinscher, Russian Black Terrier.

Utility Group
This is a group of some dogs that are unable to ‘fit in’ the other dog groups. These different types of dogs were originally bred to help man in his endeavors. Over the years, these dogs became redundant and now have no role as working dogs. The utility group is also known as the ‘non-sporting group’. The following list of different types of dogs with pictures, under the utility group, will give you an idea about these dogs.

Dog Picture Dog Name
Akita Akita
Boston Terrier Boston Terrier
Chow Chow Chow Chow
Dalmatian Dalmatian
Eurasier Eurasier
French Bulldog French Bulldog
Keeshound Keeshound
Korean Jindo Korean Jindo
Lhasa Apso Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer Miniature Schnauzer
Miniature Poodle Miniature Poodle
Poodle Poodle
Toy Poodle Toy Poodle
Schipperke Schipperke
Schnauzer Schnauzer
Shar Pei Shar Pei
Shih Tzu Shih Tzu
Tibetian Terrier Tibetian Terrier

The other different types of dogs under utility group are Canaan Dog, German Spitz (Klein), German Spitz (Mittel), Japanese Akita Inu, Japanese Shiba Inu, Mexican Hairless, and Tibetan Spaniel.

Toy Group
The main attraction of the types of dogs under toy group is their small size. The different types of dogs under this group have forceful personalities and appealing appearance. These small dogs are very good watch dogs and have inexpensive maintenance requirements. These are lap dogs and in-spite of their delicate appearance are full of robust energy. These dogs quite rightly fit into the old adage, “Looks are often deceptive”. The following list of different types of dogs under toy group, will surely make you go, ‘Shoooooo, sweeeeeeettt’!

Dog Picture Dog Name
Affenpinscher Affenpinscher
Australian Silky Terrier Australian Silky Terrier
Bichon Frise Bichon Frise
Bolognese Bolognese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua Chihuahua
Chinese Crested Chinese Crested
Coton De Tulear Coton De Tulear
English Toy Terrier English Toy Terrier
Griffon Bruxellois Griffon Bruxellois
Havanese Havanese
Italian Greyhound Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin Japanese Chin
King Charles Spaniel King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen Lowchen
Maltese Maltese
Miniature Pinscher Miniature Pinscher
Papillion Papillion
Pekingese Pekingese
Pomeranian Pomeranian
Pug Pug
Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terrier

Terrier Group
These type of dogs have their group name ‘Terrier’, derived from a Latin word that means ‘earth’. These small terrier dog breeds are sturdy and can dig the ground when hunting for vermin. They are feitsy little creatures, full of energy and charming enough to bowl anyone over. The following list of types of dogs with pictures, of Terrier group, will give you a view of these bold dogs.

Dog Picture Dog Name
Airedale Terrier Airedale Terrier
American Staffordshire Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Bedlington Terrier Bedlington Terrier
Border Terrier Border Terrier
Bull Terrier Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier Cairn Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Fox Terrier Fox Terrier
Irish Terier Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier Jack Russell Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier
Lakeland Terrier Lakeland Terrier
Manchester Terrier Manchester Terier
Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Bull Terrier
Norwich Terrier Norwich Terrier
Parson Rusell Terrier Parson Rusell Terrier
Rat Terrier Rat Terrier
Scottish Terrier Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier Sealyham Terrier
Staffordhire Bull Terrier Staffordhire Bull Terrier
Westhighland Terrier West highland Terrier

Sporting Group
Also known as the Gundog group, the dogs under this group mainly consist of the Spaniels, Retrievers, the Setters and the Hunting-Pointing-Retrieving breeds. These different types of dogs have been bred to drive the game into the hunting nets or retrieve animals that the hunter has wounded with his gun or arrows. These dogs are affectionate and prove to be companions for life. The different types of dogs with pictures, under this group are as follows:

Dog Picture Dog Name
American Water Spaniel American Water Spaniel
Brittany Spaniel Brittany Spaniel
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Cocker Spaniel Cocker Spaniel
English Setter English Setter
English Springer Spaniel English Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel Field Spaniel
Flat Coated Retriever Flat Coated Retriever
German Shorthaired Pointer German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter Gordon Setter
Griffon Griffon
Irish Setter Irish Setter
Irish Red and White Setter Irish Red and White Setter
Irish Water Spaniel Irish Water Spaniel
Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo Lagotto Romagnolo
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Pointer Pointer
Spione Italiano Spione Italiano
Vizla Vizla
Weimaraner Weimaraner

Herding Group
The dogs under the herding group have been assisting man, for over hundreds of centuries in taking care of his flocks and herds of animals. These dogs have in built herding instinct. These dogs stalk, bark, push, nip at heels and help drive livestocks into groups. They also help protect the livestock from predators. They learn quickly and obey commands. The following is a list of different types of dogs with pictures:

Dog Picture Dog Name
Anatolian Shepherd Dog Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Australian Cattle Dog Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie Bearded Collie
Beauceron Beauceron
Belgian Malinosis Belgian Malinosis
Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Tervuren Belgian Tervuren
Border Collie Border Collie
Bouvier des Flandres Bouvier des Flandres
Briard Braird
German Shepherd German Shepherd
Old English Sheepdog Old English Sheepdog
Polish Lowland Sheepdog Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Puli Puli
Pyrenean Shepherd Pyrenean Shepherd
Shetland Sheepdog Shetland Sheepdog
Welsh Corgi Welsh Corgi

Miscellaneous Group
The following list of different types of dogs with pictures are those, that are awaiting their turn to be eligible for full recognition, in any one of the AKC dog breed groups.

Dog Picture Dog Name
Cane Corso Cane Corso
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Norwegian Lundehund Norwegian Lundehund
Puggle Puggle

The other dogs awaiting recognition from AKC are Bluetick Coonhound ,Boykin Spaniel,Cesky Terrier, Icelandic Sheepdog, Redbone Coonhound, Black and Tan Coonhound, Treeing Walker Coonhound and Xoloitzcuintli. Dogo Argentino is another good hunter dog that is not recognized by the AKC.

If you are a dog lover then you will love to know more about the different types of dogs. Here’s your wish, granted:

  • Dog Breeds
  • Types of Dogs

This list of all types of dogs with pictures, is a little peek-a-boo at the various types of dogs that have been not only man’s best friend, but the most loyal and selfless companions. I hope you enjoy all the different types of dogs with pictures, just as much as I have enjoyed compiling the list of different types of dogs with pictures.

 
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Shar-pei wrinkles explained by dog geneticists

13 Jan

Just how did the Shar-pei get its famous wrinkled appearance?

Wrinkled Dog

Wrinkled Dog

Scientists who have analysed the genetics of 10 pedigree dog breeds believe they now have the answer.

Their research identifies 155 distinct locations in the animals’ genetic code that could play a role in giving breeds their distinctive appearances.

In the Shar-pei, the team found differences in a gene known as HAS2 which makes an enzyme known to be important in the production of skin.

“There was probably a mutation that arose in that gene that led to a really wrinkly puppy and a breeder said, ‘hey, that looks interesting, I’m going to try to selectively breed this trait and make more of these dogs’,” explained Joshua Akey from the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington, Seattle, US.

Small differences

The pedigree dog has become a fascination – and a remarkably useful research tool – for geneticists.

The domestication of the grey wolf more than 10,000 years ago, and the selective breeding that followed, has resulted in more than 400 breeds – each with a distinctive physique, coat colour and temperament.
Labrador (BBC)
The study compared the genetics of 10 pure-bred dog groups.

These discrete populations give scientists the opportunity to compare and contrast the genetics of the different groups, making it easier to find the causes of specific traits.

“Man’s best friend” is helping scientists locate the faulty genes that cause disease in both dogs and humans, as well giving a useful insight into how evolution works at a molecular level.

Dr Akey and colleagues studied 32 wrinkled and 18 smooth-coated Shar-peis and compared a specific stretch of their DNA with that of other breeds.

The team found four small, but significant, differences in the genetics of the two skin types of the Shar-pei versus the other breeds. These single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), as they are called, were located in the HAS2 gene.

New targets

“HAS2 makes hyaluronic acid synthase 2, and it’s an enzyme that makes hyaluronic acid, and that’s one of the principal constituents of the skin,” explained Dr Akey.

“There are rare human cases where there are mutations that lead to really severe wrinkling in humans, too.

“So, that suggested it was a good candidate to look at; and sure enough, when we sequenced it we saw that that gene explained wrinkling in Shar-peis,” he told BBC News.
As well as giving insights into the Shar-pei, the research has also identified a raft of other locations in the dog genome that can now be investigated further to understand better why pedigree animals look the way they do.

“The thing that excites me most about our study is that in the last five years, five genes have been identified that contribute to this vast diversity in dog breeds,” said Dr Akey.

“So our study found all five of those genes and then we found 150 new targets to explore. It’s a powerful approach to look at the genetic legacy of selective breeding.”

Dr Akey and colleagues report their findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

 
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