Dog Breed Classification Scheme

Classification of Dog Breeds

These are Group Level Classifications.
Dalzell/Russell
FCI Classification
AKC Classification

The Dalzell/Russell Dog Breed Classification

PRIMITIVE BREEDS & SPITZ BREEDS
- Primitive Breeds
- Spitz Breeds
  - Northern
  - Oriental
  - Equatorial
Companion Dogs & Toys
- Hairless
- Bichons
- Poodles
- Asiatic Longhairs
- Small Bulldogs
- Small Spitz
- Companion Temperamented Terriers
- Toys
Hunting Dogs
- General
- Terriers
- Dachshunds
- Sporting Dogs (Gun Dogs)
  - Retrievers and Tollers
  - Bird Dogs
    - Setters
    - Pointers
    - Spaniels
- Hounds
  - Scenthounds
  - Windhounds (Coursing Hounds)
LIVESTOCK HERDING DOGS (Drover's Dogs)
- Cattle
- Sheep
LIVESTOCK (HERD) GUARDING DOGS
MASTIFFS AND WORKING BULL BREEDS
- Bulldogs
- Mastiffs
FIGHTING DOGS

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