Dog Breeds
What is a breed of dog?
Since the beginning of time, people have bred dogs. Wolves were used by the first dog breeders to produce domestic dogs. Dogs were deliberately bred by humans to carry out a variety of jobs from the beginning. It is believed that among the first tasks joyfully undertaken by the animal destined to be referred to as “man’s best friend” were hunting, guarding, and herding.
For thousands of years, people raised dogs to have the mental and physical characteristics most appropriate for the tasks that were required of them. Two classic examples of dogs developed for particular tasks are the massive mastiff kinds employed as guard dogs and warriors, and the sleek Greyhound types designed to chase swiftly moving prey.
Dogs evolved to match the sophistication of humans. Gradually, particular dog breeds appeared that were bred to fit the needs and conditions of the local breeders. For example, the enormous Irish Wolfhound and the delicate Italian Greyhound were both descended from the Greyhound. Despite their clear familial similarities, you would never confuse any of the three.
Dogs evolved to match the sophistication of humans. Gradually, particular dog breeds appeared that were bred to fit the needs and conditions of the local breeders. For example, the enormous Irish Wolfhound and the delicate Italian Greyhound were both descended from the Greyhound. Despite their clear familial similarities, you would never confuse any of the three.
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A written description of the ideal look, movement, and temperament of a breed is referred to as a “breed standard.” For example, the breed standard describes the traits that set a Cocker Spaniel apart from a Springer Spaniel.
The AKC standard for each breed originates with a “parent club,” the AKC-recognized national club devoted to a particular breed. Once approved by the AKC, a standard becomes both the breeder’s “blueprint” and the instrument used by dog show judges to evaluate a breeder’s work.
There are over 340 dog breeds known throughout the world. The American Kennel Club recognizes 200 breeds. LESS
What is a breed of dog?
Since the beginning of time, people have bred dogs. Wolves were used by the first dog breeders to produce domestic dogs. Dogs were deliberately bred by humans to carry out a variety of jobs from the beginning. It is believed that among the first tasks joyfully undertaken by the animal destined to be referred to as “man’s best friend” were hunting, guarding, and herding.
For thousands of years, people raised dogs to have the mental and physical characteristics most appropriate for the tasks that were required of them. Two classic examples of dogs developed for particular tasks are the massive mastiff kinds employed as guard dogs and warriors, and the sleek Greyhound types designed to chase swiftly moving prey.
Dogs evolved to match the sophistication of humans. Gradually, particular dog breeds appeared that were bred to fit the needs and conditions of the local breeders. For example, the enormous Irish Wolfhound and the delicate Italian Greyhound were both descended from the Greyhound. Despite their clear familial similarities, you would never confuse any of the three.
Dogs evolved to match the sophistication of humans. Gradually, particular dog breeds appeared that were bred to fit the needs and conditions of the local breeders. For example, the enormous Irish Wolfhound and the delicate Italian Greyhound were both descended from the Greyhound. Despite their clear familial similarities, you would never confuse any of the three.
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A written description of the ideal look, movement, and temperament of a breed is referred to as a “breed standard.” For example, the breed standard describes the traits that set a Cocker Spaniel apart from a Springer Spaniel.
The AKC standard for each breed originates with a “parent club,” the AKC-recognized national club devoted to a particular breed. Once approved by the AKC, a standard becomes both the breeder’s “blueprint” and the instrument used by dog show judges to evaluate a breeder’s work.
There are over 340 dog breeds known throughout the world. The American Kennel Club recognizes 200 breeds. LESS
