AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD

It was not bred in the hills of Australia or New Zealand, but in America. The Pyrenean Shepherd Dogs brought here were crossed with various types of Collie Sheepdogs, resulting in the creation of a breed called . Among the most likely ancestors Australian Shepherd- Border Collie, Collie and Smithfield Collie. became a common working dog on American farms and ranches. Despite its relatively small size, it is capable of controlling a huge flock of sheep or a herd of bulls, biting naughty animals on the hind legs.

Bouvier des Ardennes

One of the Belgian breeds of herding dogs that has survived to this day. It comes from the dogs that gave rise to Bouvier des Flandres, which is more popular and also now extinct Bouvier Rulera, Morman and Pare. Called Bouviers, these breeds are closely related and can be considered varieties of essentially the same Belgian breed. , which is completely different from its fellow from Flanders, is a very rare breed these days and is close to extinction even in its homeland.

Some dog experts believe that the Bouvier des Ardennes is the result of crossing the Belgian and Picardy Shepherds. Others believe that it is a local breed, presumably bred in the 18th century by crossing several local shepherd breeds.

Australian Cattle Dog

Name healer (heeler) reflects the peculiarity of the dog’s work with the herd: it guides the animals by biting their lower legs (in English “heels”). This property is reminiscent of the working style of corgis - small sheepdogs from England.
are highly rated among farmers in the New South Wales and Victoria regions. The dog's work is calm, businesslike, intelligent and economical. - this is an intelligent worker - perhaps this is how one can determine the essence of the breed.

White Swiss Shepherd Dog

(BSHO), also known as American-Canadian white shepherd, white german shepherd- a working companion dog, distinguished by its particular friendliness towards children, a vigilant guard dog, easy and quick to train.

Group 1: Herding and cattle dogs, excluding Swiss cattle dogs

This group includes shepherds, herding dogs and cattle dogs. The main purpose of shepherd dogs is to guard and herd livestock. Shepherd dogs are highly trainable and endlessly loyal to their owner. Shepherds are the best working dogs.

Section 1: Herding Dogs

Australian Shepherd (Australian Kelpie)
white swiss shepherd
Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
Belgian Shepherd Laekenois (pictured right)
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Shepherd Tervuren
Bergamasco
Bobtail (Old English Sheepdog)
Border Collie
bearded collie (biardite)
Beauceron
briar
welsh corgi cardigan
Welsh Corgi Pembroke
dutch shepherd
state d "Atura Catala d/sh (Catalan Shepherd)
kelpie
collie d/sh
collie
Komondor (pictured right)
Kuvasz
Maremmano-Abruzzese Shepherd Dog
moody
German Shepherd
Picardy Shepherd
Pyrenean shepherd d/s
Pyrenean shepherd dog
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Polish Podgalian Shepherd Dog
bullets
pumi
Saarlos wolfdog

Slovak dude (pictured right)
czech wolfdog
chapendoes
Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
Schipperke
South Russian Shepherd

Section 2: Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)

Australian Cattle Dog (pictured right)
Bouvier des Flanders

Group 2: Pinschers, Schnauzers, Molossers, Mountain Dogs and Swiss Cattle Dogs

Section 1: Pinschers and Schnauzers

Australian Shorthair Pinscher
affenpinscher
doberman
pinscher (German pinscher) (pictured right)
Giant Schnauzer
black russian terrier
miniature pinscher
miniature schnauzer
schnauzer

Section 2: Molossians

aidi
Anatolian Shepherd (pictured right)
dogo argentino
Dogue de Bordeaux
broholmer
bulldog
bullmastiff
Dogo Canario (Dogo Canario)
spanish mastiff
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Cane Corso
Portuguese Cattle Dog d/s
Portuguese Cattle Dog
Landseer or Landseer (pictured right)
Leonberger
Mastino Napolitano
mastiff
German boxer
German dog
Newfoundland
perro-dogo-majorquin (ca-de-bo)
Pyrenean Mastiff
Pyrenees mountain dog
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard d/sh
St. Bernard
Central asian shepherd dog
Tibetan mastiff
tosa
Fila Brazilero
Hovawart (pictured right)
Shar Pei
Šarplaninac

Section 3: Swiss Mountain Dogs

Appenzeller Mountain Dog
bernese mountain dog
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
entliebucher mountain dog (pictured right)

Group 3: Terriers

Section 1: High Legged Terriers (Large and Medium Terriers)

bedlington terrier (pictured right)
border terrier
brazilian terrier
Welsh Terrier
Irish Glen of Immaal Terrier
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Irish Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
lakeland terrier
Manchester Terrier
German Jag Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier (pictured right)
fox terrier g/w
fox terrier
Airedale

Section 2: Short-legged terriers (small terriers)

australian terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
cairn terrier
norwich terrier
norfolk terrier
Sealyham Terrier or Sealyham Terrier (pictured right)
Skye Terrier
scotch terrier
Czech Terrier

Section 3: Bull Terriers

American Staffordshire Terrier (pictured right)
american bull terrier
miniature english bull terrier
staffordshire terrier

Section 4: Toy Terriers

Australian Silkie Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier (pictured right)
toy terrier (english)

Group 4: Dachshunds

This is the smallest group. It includes only 1 breed, 9 of its varieties.

dachshund dwarf g/w
dachshund dwarf d/sh
miniature dachshund w/w
dachshund rabbit g/w
dachshund rabbit d/sh
dachshund rabbit w/w
standard tax
standard dachshund d/sh
standard dachshund w/w

Group 5: Spitz and primitive types of dogs

This group includes dogs, origin of breeds
which are practically unknown.

Dogs of the primitive type include breeds in the emergence and breeding of which humanity had virtually no participation.

Section 1: Northern sled dogs

Alaskan Malamute
Greenlandshund
Samoyed
Siberian Husky

Section 2: Northern hunting dogs

East Siberian Laika
West Siberian Laika
Karelian bear dog
Norwegian Lundenhund
Norwegian Elghundgre
norrbotten spitz
Russian-European Laika
Finnish Spitz
yamthunnd

Section 3: Northern guard and herding dogs

Visigothic husky
Icelandic Great Dane
lapinporokoira
Norwegian Buhund
Finnish Lapphund

Section 4: European Spitz

german wolfspitz
german small spitz
german medium spitz
german medium spitz
german medium spitz (pomeranian)

Section 5: Asian and similar Spitz dogs

American Akita
Akita
Eurasier
chow chow
shiba
Japanese Spitz

Section 6: Primitive Type Dogs

basenji
mexican hairless dog medium
standard mexican hairless dog
Peruvian hairless dog large
miniature peruvian hairless dog
medium Peruvian hairless dog
pharaoh hound
canaan dog

Section 7: Primitive hunting dogs

Chirenco del Etna
podnko ibitsenko g/sh
bastard Ibitsenko w/w
podenco canario
Portugues Podenco w/w miniature
Portugues Podenco w/w medium

Section 8: Primitive type hunting dogs with ridge on the back

Thai Ridgeback

Group 6: Hounds, Bloodhounds and related breeds

Hounds are the oldest group of hunting dog breeds. Hounds pursue the beast on a hunt with a voice.

This group includes Dalmatians and Ridgebacks, which are not hunting dogs, but were included in this group due to their similar build to hounds. Since ancient times, Dalmatians accompanied the carriages of the nobility. Ridgebacks are African versatile dogs. They are used to hunt lions.

Section 1: Hounds

artesian-normandy basset
basset hound
beagle
bloodhound
large blue Gascony hound
Great Vendean Basset Griffon
blue Gascony Basset
Schiller hound
drever
Italian hound
Lesser Vendean Basset Griffon
Small Blue Gascony Griffon
otterhound
polish hound
red Breton Basset
Smaland hound
Finnish hound
Foxhound
harrier
black and tan coonhound
swiss swedish hound
Styrian hound
Hellenic hound

Section 2: Hounds on the Bloody Trail

bavarian bloodhound

Section 3: Related Breeds

Dalmatian
Rhodesian Ridgeback

Group 7: Cops

This group of hunting breeds is divided into Island (British and Irish) and Continental pointers. The specialization of island cops is to search for and mark game (the dog stands in a stance).
Continental pointers, in addition to all this, not only lift the bird onto the feather, but also bring the game to the hunter.

Section 1: Continental Pointers

Great Munsterlander
Breton epagnol
Bourbon marriage
Weimar pointer d/sh
Weimar pointer dog (weimarainen)
Griffon Korthals
drente epagnol
Wire-haired Vizsla
Italian marriage
Italian spinone
vizsla k/sh
small muensterlander
German drathaar
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Langhaar
Portuguese pointer
French epañol
Czech Fousek

Section 2: British and Irish Pointers and Setters

english pointer
english setter
Irish red and white setter
Irish Red Setter (pictured right)
Gordon Setter (Scottish Setter)

Group 8: Retrievers, spaniels, water dogs

A group of hunting dogs specializing in searching for shot game. They are all excellent swimmers.

Section 1: Retrievers

golden retriever
curly coated retriever
Labrador Retriever
Nova Scotia Retriever
flat-coated retriever
Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Section 2: Spaniels

American Cocker Spaniel
english cocker spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
welsh springer spaniel
Clumber Spaniel
Kooikerhund
Sussex Spaniel
field spaniel

Section 3: Water Dogs

American Water Spaniel
barbe
Irish Water Spaniel
spanish water dog
Portuguese water dog
Romanesque water dog

This group includes dogs that were bred as living toys for their owners. From time immemorial, they lived in palaces and were luxury items for reigning dynasties and famous families.
These dogs have never hunted.

Section 1: Bichons and related breeds

bichon frise
Bolognese
havanese bichon
Löwchen (lion dog)
Maltese

Section 2: Poodles

big poodle
small poodle
miniature poodle
poodle-toy

Section 3: Small Belgian Breeds

Belgian Griffon
Brussels Griffon
Petit Brabançon

Section 4: Hairless dogs

Chinese Crested Dog

Section 5: Tibetan breeds

lhaso apso
Tibetan spaniel
shih tzu

Section 6: Chihuahueño

Chihuahueño d/sh
chihuahueno k/sh

Section 7: English Toy Spaniels

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel

Section 8: Japanese Chin and Pekingese

Pekingese
hin

Section 9: Continental Toy Spaniels and Russian Toy Terriers

toy terrier d/sh (Russian)
toy terrier k/sh (Russian)
Spaniel dwarf continental papillon
Spaniel dwarf continental phalen

Section 10: Kromforlander

cromforlander

Section 11: Small Molossians

boston terrier
pug
French Bulldog

Group 10: Greyhounds

Greyhounds are a group of hunting dogs bred to chase and catch animals without the use of scent, at random. Their main advantages are speed and agility.

Section 1: Longhaired Greyhounds

Afghan hound
Russian greyhound
Saluki
saluki k/sh

Section 2: Wirehaired Greyhounds

deerhound
Irish wolfhound

Section 3: Shorthaired Greyhounds

Azawakh
hungarian agar
greyhound
spanish galgo
girl
polish greyhound
servants
whippet

Unrecognized breeds

The list of unrecognized breeds includes dogs of many different types. They do not yet have sufficient genetic homogeneity and uniformity of individuals, therefore the International Canine Federation does not confirm them and does not transfer them to the appropriate group.

american bulldog
American Hairless Terrier
Afghan hound
Biewer Yorkshire Terrier
boerboel
Eastern European Shepherd
Canadian Eskimo dog
Moscow watchdog
Moscow dragon
Prague rat rat
Serbian protection dog
cans
Hortaya greyhound
colored lapdog

Photo: Christoffer Magnerholt, whartonds, Jany Goliašovej, Zingpix, Bonnie van den Born, Franck Balzar, Sunnygirl, Oxborrow, Serge Rengli, David Owsiany, Julia Bettendorf, Ionwind, Svenska Mässan, Thomasina, Egooktamuck,

In this article I will tell you how many dog ​​breeds exist in the world according to RKF classifications. I will consider breeds recognized and not recognized by the International Canine Federation. I will also indicate their location in the general classification. In addition, basic parameters and comparisons will be given that should guide you when choosing an animal.

How many dog ​​breeds exist in the world according to RKF and FCI

There are several hundred dog breeds in total. Among them, the ICF recognizes 332 fully, and another 11 – conditionally.

The Russian Federation of Dog Breeders provides a list of 234 breeds, and the International Canine Association (FCI) includes 213 names. Of these, 146 names are recognized by each association and federation. A total of 376 existing breeds have been described.

In the FCI system, sailors are divided into 10 large groups, each of which is also divided into subgroups:

• Shepherds – ( , ), cattle herders ( , ).
• Dogs for hunting in the mountains - pinschers, schnauzers, molossians (, mastiffs), Swiss cattle dogs (,).
• – this group consists of hunting dogs (small, medium, large terriers, bull terriers, toy terriers).
• – a group of animals created for burrow hunting (dachshund long-haired, short-haired).
• Aboriginal and Spitz breeds - northern breeds (,), European Spitz, Asian Spitz and primitive breeds (, Canaan).
• Hounds are game hunting dogs of various sizes and pack hounds.
• Cops – continental cops, spaniels, .
• Game beaters - retrievers, etc.
• Greyhounds – chasing game on the ground; differing from each other in the type of coat. The coat can be hard, long or short.
• Decorative - this group contains animals that do not have a direct specialization as such, but were created simply for fun and communication (hairless, Tibetan, Chihuahueno, Kromforlanders, mollosoids).

Comparison of existing pets

In addition to the “official” classification presented above, which takes into account the name and etymology, there are unspoken divisions according to various criteria:

• By size - dogs can be (weight less than 12 kg, height up to 28 cm), (weight 12-25 kg, height 28-60 cm), (weight exceeding 25 kg, height from 60 cm).
• Depending on the type of coat, several parameters are taken into account: the degree of hairlessness, hair growth, hair length, hair thickness.
• By hypoallergenicity - the presence or degree of salivation and the intensity of shedding are taken into account here.
• – the ten most frequently purchased breeds are taken into account. It depends on various factors: convenience, cultural reference, price, etc.
• By purpose - a classification that highlights the working qualities of animals. All breeds can be divided into: service breeds, companions.

By what parameters can you choose a pet?

When planning to select and purchase a pet, you should clearly understand the purpose for which the animal is being acquired.

If a person chooses a pet for hunting, then he should decide on the purpose of his preferences in choosing game and provide for the actions that his companion will need to perform.

If the target is a bird, and the four-legged assistant has to run after it and bring it to the owner, it is recommended to pay attention to and. If the goal is to drive a hare or a fox, then greyhounds will help. When hunting with a gun, they perform best. In catching burrow game (badger, fox), they have a huge advantage

A hunting dog living in an apartment as a “sofa toy” will experience suffering and create inconvenience for the owner.

Shepherd dogs are suitable for guarding and helping herd the herd. They are independent, smart and do an excellent job with livestock.

If you need a partner for long walks, then the choice can fall on anyone, but terriers and retrievers cope best with this role. They are active, inquisitive and obedient.

If a person is looking for a living room decoration or an accessory dog, then in this area breeders have bred many suitable and interesting breeds: small, charming,...

The classification of dogs is a complex system and has many forms and ways of interpretation. If you decide to choose a new pet, a consultation with a dog handler will not be superfluous. But if the owner is unpretentious and is simply looking for a kind and sympathetic companion, then any dog, even a mongrel, can play the role of a new family friend without a long and painstaking selection.

ICF classification of dog breeds

International Canine Federation(ICF) (French Federation Cynologique Internationale - FCI) is an international association of cynological federations, created with the aim of developing and protecting cynology and purebred dog breeding. Based in Thuin, Belgium. As of 2006, the federation includes national cynological federations of 80 countries, including the Russian Cynological Federation (RKF).

As of 2007, the FCI recognizes 337 dog breeds, classified into 10 groups. In Russia the same classification is used.

Group 1: Herding breeds

Herding and cattle dogs, except Swiss cattle dogs

Section 1. Shepherd dogs

Briard (one of 14 French Shepherd breeds)

Section 2. Herding dogs (except Swiss)

Group 2: Guard, search and service breeds

Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molosser and Swiss Cattle Dogs

Section 1. Pinschers and Schnauzers

1 Pinchers

2 Schnauzers

3 Smoushond

4 Black Terrier

Section 2. Molossians

1 Great Danes

Section 3. Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs

Group 3: Terriers

1 Section 1. Large and medium terriers

2 Section 2. Small terriers

3 Section 3. Bull-type

4 Section 4. Toy Terriers

Group 4: Dachshunds

Group 5: Hunting (large game) (Spitz and primitive)

Section 1. Northern sled dogs

Section 2. Northern hunting dogs

Section 3. Northern guard and herding dogs

Section 4. European Spitz

Section 5. Asian Spitz and related breeds

Section 6. Primitive

Section 7. Primitive - for hunting use

Section 8. Primitive - for hunting use, with a comb on the back

Group 6: Hunting (small game) (Hound dogs)

Section 1. Hounds

1 Large hounds

2 Medium hounds

3 Small hounds

Section 2. Pivots

Section 3. Related breeds

Group 7: Gun breeds (except for English breeds)

Pointers (all kinds of bird hunting dogs, so called due to the inherent property of some of them to lie down in front of the game they have found (cf. French - chien couchant, English - setter); other pointing dogs on the stand only stop in front of the game.)

Section 1. Continental Pointers

1 Short-haired pointers

2 Type of "spaniels"

3 Type of "griffons"

Section 2. Island cops

1 Pointer

Group 8: Gun dogs (English breeds)

Retrievers, spaniels, water dogs

Section 1. Retrievers

Section 2. Spaniels

Section 3. Water dogs

Group 9: Indoor decorative

Toy dogs and companion dogs

Section 1. Bichons and related breeds

2 Coton de Tulo

3 Small lion dog

Section 2. Poodles

Section 3. Small Belgian dogs

1 Griffons

2 Petit Brabançon

Section 4. Hairless dogs

Section 5. Tibetan breeds

Section 6. Chihuahueño

Section 7. English Toy Spaniels

Section 8. Japanese Chin and Pekingese

Section 9. Continental Toy Spaniels

Section 10. Kromforlander

Section 11. Small Molosser-type dogs

Group 10: Greyhounds

Greyhounds (a group of breeds of hunting hunting dogs, for unarmed hunting (baiting) animals)

Section 1. Long-haired greyhounds

Section 2. Wirehaired greyhounds

Section 3. Short-haired greyhounds

Sources:

1. ru.wikipedia.org - International Canine Federation
2. www.fci.be - Federation Cynologique Internationale FCI - official website
3. www.rkf.org.ru - Russian Cynological Federation RKF - official website

When choosing a dog, you should remember that each breed has its own purpose, all animals have different indicators of temperament and appearance. For this reason, experts decided to divide the animals into different groups, taking into account similar qualities. The classification of dog breeds is very different, in particular the following division is distinguished:

• according to the IFC version;
• by name;
• by parameters;
• by degree of popularity;
• by type of coat;
• according to hypoallergenicity;
• by height.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with these types of classifications.

In this organization, animals are divided according to their origin and performance indicators.

• Group 1 – this includes herding and cattle dogs (but excluding Swiss cattle dogs). The first group also includes different types of shepherd dogs. The main purpose for which these animals were bred was to work together with the shepherds.
• Group 2 – represented by schnauzers and pinschers, Swiss and other cattle dogs. The group is divided into sections: Pinschers, Molossers, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs. They all make excellent watchdogs and also make wonderful companions.
• Group 3 – it includes terriers (large, small and medium types). They also make excellent hunters and companions.
• Group 4 – dachshunds. This is a unique breed, because it contains several types of wool. Animals are also divided according to their parameters. The original purpose of breeding dachshunds is to hunt burrowing animals.
• Group 5 – it consists of primitive dogs and Spitz dogs. By section you can find northern sledding, northern herding and guarding, Scandinavian hunting, primitive and Asian Spitz. Most of the rocks were formed without human influence.
• Group 6 - represented by hounds, based on the blood trail plus related ones. There are divisions by size. Pedigree animals are represented by working dogs that are excellent hunters.
• Group 7 - represented by pointing dogs. These are all animals with a developed hunting instinct. In total, three main sections are known, with subgroups: English and Irish setters, as well as continental pointers.
• Group 8 - it includes a retriever, a water dog and a spaniel. The main purpose of breeding animals is to hunt game, but today dogs have become more of friends and companions.
• Group 9 - represented by lap dogs. It is important for them to have external attractiveness and have a friendly disposition (10 sections).
• Group 10 - greyhounds. They combine physical strength and endurance, while also having an elegant constitution. They are excellent hunters.
• Group 11 - it includes animals that have not received official recognition from the RKV, but which at the same time are not included in the official list of the FCI.

Classification of dogs by parameters

Small breeds of dogs (body weight does not reach 12 kg, and height is less than 28 cm). Most of them are pets. In the case of dachshunds and terriers, due to their small parameters, animals can easily squeeze into the prey hole, and therefore have a high degree of popularity among hunters.

Small dogs are easy to keep in apartments; they are able to get along with other animals and children if they are raised correctly. The maintenance is not difficult and will not require significant financial expenses.

But along with small dimensions, there is excessive excitability of animals. Therefore, proper training from early childhood is important. Small dogs often have bad teeth and are prone to allergic reactions.

Typical small dogs include:

• chihuahua;
• Russian toy;
• Japanese Chin;
• small Spitz (Pomeranian);
• Japanese Chin;
• Yorkshire Terrier.

Medium breeds of dogs (body weight ranges from 12-25 kg, height is 28-60 cm). They are the most common and universal category. Typical representatives include hunting dogs, service dogs, and decorative dogs. The group is also represented by poodles, English cocker spaniels, and beagles. They are almost never used for hunting purposes; they tend to shed heavily.

For average dogs, it is typical to have articular pathologies, as well as pathologies of skeletal formation.

Large breeds (body weight – up to 25 kg, height – does not exceed 60 cm). The animals were bred to provide protection or guarding, and as assistants for shepherds.

The classification of large dog breeds is presented:

• Caucasian Shepherd;
• Great Dane;
• Saint Bernard;
• Russian black terrier;
• Irish wolfhound.

Great physical strength and peculiarities of the nervous system often cause certain problems for owners. Among the negative aspects, the abundance of wool also stands out.

One of the advantages is the greater balance of relatively small relatives. Dogs tend to conserve their energy and not waste it on small stimuli. It is typical for large dogs to have genetic or acquired diseases of the hip joint.

Alternative size classification

• very small (body weight up to 5 kg, height does not exceed 30 centimeters) - represented by the rabbit dachshund (2-3 kilograms, 12-16 centimeters), Papillon (from 2.5 to 5 kilograms, 20-28 centimeters), Pekingese (from 3 to 3.5 kilograms, 15-25 centimeters), Yorkshire terriers (2 to 3.5 kg, 17-23 centimeters).
• (body weight varies from 5 to 10 kg, and height varies from 30 to 40 cm). Typical representatives: Shiba (weight from 8 to 10 kilograms, height 35-41 centimeters), Japanese Spitz (5-10 kilograms, 30-40 centimeters, miniature schnauzers (from 4 to 8 kg, 30-35 centimeters), (from 4 to 7 kg, from 27 to 33 centimeters).
• (weigh from 10 to 20 kg, height ranges from 40–56 centimeters). Typical representatives: bearded collie (18-20 kilograms, 50-54 centimeters), sharpei (18-25 kilograms, 45-50 cm), (13 to 18 kilograms, 42-49 centimeters), Australian kelpies (11-20 kilograms , 43-51 centimeters).
• (body weight 20-30 kg, height within 56-65 centimeters). This category is presented in the form (20-30 kg, height 56-65 cm), boxers (25-30 kilograms, height 53-65 cm), collies (23-34 kilograms, height from 56 to 61 centimeters), shorthaired pointers (20-65 cm). 32 kilograms, height 53-64 centimeters).
• very large (animal weight starts from 50 kg, height - from 60 cm). Represented by: English Mastiffs (80-90 kg, height 70-80 centimeters), Bullmastiffs (45-60 kilograms, height 61-63 centimeters), (50-75 kilograms, 66-71 cm), South Russian Shepherd Dogs (49-55 kg , 61–64 cm).

Popular breeds

In addition to those described above, a classification of dog breeds by degree of popularity is also proposed. This group is represented by:

1. Yorkshire Terriers;
2. Beagles;
3. Jack Russell Terriers;
4. German Shepherds;
5. Chihuahua;
6. French bulldogs;
7. Pomeranian Spitz;
8. Pugs;
9. Rottweilers;
10. Bull terriers.

According to statistics, advantage is given to small animals. In addition, popularity will be influenced by lighting in the multimedia space (films, literature).

Classification of dog breeds by coat type

This classification is necessary to separate animals according to the degree of grooming (that is, frequency of washing, cutting, combing, trimming and other procedures). To keep your dog healthy, it is important to provide it with proper care.

Basically, the type of coat is determined by the following factors:

1. Indicators of hairlessness;
2. The nature of the overgrowth;
3. Hair thickness;
4. Hair length;
5. Degrees of hair crimp.

As a result of various combinations, the degree of diversity of dog fur is determined. We invite you to familiarize yourself with these characteristics in more detail.

1. Hairlessness indicator. Due to numerous mutations that occurred in dogs, the concept of hairlessness appeared. Today, many breeds are hairless (devoid of hair). The classification of dog breeds according to this characteristic is represented by the following types of dogs: Peruvian Orchids, Xoloitzcuintle, Abyssinian desert dogs, Turkish Greyhounds, African elephant dogs, Indian Rampur dogs, Chinese Crested, American Hairless Terriers, etc.)

2. Type of growth. There are significant differences on this indicator. Some dogs have coats that are approximately the same length, while others have coats that vary in thickness in specific areas of the body. According to the type of hair coat, dogs have hair of the “wild” type, “brushed” type, and also of a mixed type.

A number of breeds that are similar in appearance to their wild relatives - for example, shepherd dogs, huskies, etc. there is a “wild” or “normal” type of coat in the form of two-tiered fur. Plus, it is characterized by the presence of undercoat and textural differences on certain parts of the body. Among the latter are short hair in the area of ​​the paws and muzzle, which lengthens at the withers, on the back, upper and hind legs, as well as on the sides and in the tail area. This is how fur is distributed in wild animals.

“Brown-chested” dogs have uniform hair growth along the entire length of the body, as well as in the area of ​​the muzzle and paws (commanders, poodles, soft terriers, Shih Tzus, South Russian Shepherds, etc.). Large-chested animals will require careful care of their coat than in the case of “Brown-chested” dogs. wild type.

Dogs with an intermediate coat type are characterized by an equal distribution of hair over the body and limbs. In this case, the fur in the muzzle area is shorter (mustaches and beards may appear). Typical representatives of intermediate dog breeds are cockers, other spaniels, Afghans and others.

3. Degree of hair length. This is another indicator that determines the type of coat. All dogs are divided into long-haired, short-haired, and animals with medium-length coats.

For long-haired breeds, the characteristic differences in the outer coat and undercoat (collies, retrievers, Newfoundlands) were retained. The undercoat may be completely absent, as, for example, in setters. The hairs of the longest-haired dogs (Afgans, Yorkies, Maltese, Shih Tzu) are practically indistinguishable from the undercoat and are very reminiscent of human hairs.

4. Degree of hair thickness. Dogs are also divided according to the thickness of their hair and the degree of its hardness. There are also differences in the degree of fit to the body. There are smooth-haired and wire-haired dogs. The second group includes schnauzers, wire-haired terriers (Foxes, Airedales, etc.), wire-haired dachshunds, griffins, and so on.

The coat of wire-haired dogs has typical characteristics that influence proper grooming. For example, guard hairs have a very special structure: they are thin at the ends, thick in the middle and thin again towards the base. There are straight or broken hairs. They are able to provide a soft and short undercoat.