Believe it or not there are about 8 classes of dog breeds.
Working Dogs
Companion Dogs
Herding Dogs
The Hound Dog
Hybrid Dogs
Sporting Dogs
Terriers
A working dog is classified as a dog who is bred and trained to assist humans and their counterparts. These dogs are generally very active and well acclimated to being around people and taking instructionAustralian Shepard dogA companion dog is generally the household standard. Companion dogs can be docile, energetic or a mix depending on the specifc breed but they generally are your stay at home and go for long walk buddiesBlack LabradorHerding dogs are very observant breeds. From the mentioned above Austrailian Shepard to the classic Border Collie - these dogs are highly trainable and obedient Jumping CollieA well known dog for it's scent detection abilities and over all goofy look, the hound dog is and outstanding pet to have often classified as tough but slow. Independent and intelligent, this dog is generally a great low maintenance family dogThe American BeagleHybrid dogs are just that, usually resulting from cross breeding these are particularly my favorite. Often these dogs live longer and have a healthier life than pure breeds as they are genetically diverse, you could call them mutts!Unsure of breed but adorable!A sporting dog could be a hunting dog, retriever or a shepard breed. Huskies, German Shepards, cattle dogs and terriers fall into this field. They are generally extremely high energy and require a lot of play and attention. Alaskan and Siberian HuskiesTerriers are diverse! While not all small they generally are a stockier short breed. Pitbulls actually fall under this category, while they are notorious for being aggressive this is typically more reflective of the owner than the dog itself. Pitbulls were actually used to guard babies, being coined the ''Nanny Dog'' in the 1900s these dogs are extremely loving and attentitive to their owners Red Nose Pitbull
