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Breed groups

Every breed belongs to a family with a shared job in its history. Groups are the fastest way to find "a dog like that". Mixed breeds are a first-class group here — because most dogs are. Cats get their own three families — shorthair, longhair and hairless. Ever wondered why breed counts never agree? That's the registries — see how the FCI, AKC and Kennel Club count breeds.

The groups

Spitz & primitive

Spitz & primitive

Fox-faced, curl-tailed, ancient — Shiba, Husky, Akita, Samoyed.

Herding

Herding

Born to move livestock — Corgi, Collie, Shepherd, Heeler.

Sporting

Sporting

Bred to find and retrieve — Labrador, Golden, Pointer, Spaniel.

Hounds

Hounds

Trackers by sight and scent — Beagle, Greyhound, Dachshund.

Working

Working

Guardians and haulers — Boxer, Rottweiler, Bernese.

Terriers

Terriers

The rascals — Jack Russell, Bull Terrier, Westie.

Toy

Toy

Companions first — Pug, Chihuahua, Cavalier.

Non-sporting

Non-sporting

Wonderfully varied — Poodle, Bulldog, Dalmatian.

Mixed breeds

Mixed breeds

One of one. Every mix gets a unique generated card.

Cat families

Shorthair cats

Shorthair cats

Self-keeping coats, every personality — British, Siamese, Bengal.

Longhair cats

Longhair cats

Flowing coats, gentle giants — Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Persian.

Hairless cats

Hairless cats

No coat, all character — the warmth-seeking Sphynx.