AKC_Dog_Breeds_2_of_2

• Japanese
• Chin

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1888.8-11 inches tall at shoulder.

Companion dog.

Keeshond

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1930. 17-18 inches tall at shoulder.

Barge dog; companion.

• Kerry
• Blue Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1922.Ideal size 18½ inches tall at shoulder; 33-40 lbsA black dog 18 months of age or older is disqualified.

Farm dog; small game hunter; retriever

Komondor

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1937.From 25½ inches tall at shoulder, 80 lbs and up.Blue eyes and flesh-colored nose disqualified.

Livestock guard dog.

Kuvasz

• Working GroupAKC recognized in 1931.26-30 inches tall at shoulder; 70-115 lbs.From Turkish "kawasz," meaning "armed
• guard of the nobility."

Livestock guard dog.

• Labrador
• Retriever

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1917.Avg. 55-75 lbs.

Companion; Water dog

• Lakeland
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1934.Ideal size 14½ inches tall at shoulder; 17lbs .

Vermin hunter.

• Lhasa
• Apso

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1935.10-11 inches tall at shoulder; 12-18 lbs.

Companion; watchdog

• Longhaired
• Dachshund

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1885.Standard 16-32 lbs; Miniature 11 lbs and under.

Badger hunter, family companion

Löwchen

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1996.Ideal size: 12-14 inches tall at shoulder.

Companion Dog.

Maltese

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1888.Under 7 lbs; 4-6 lbs preferred.

Companion dog.

• Manchester
• Terrier

Terrier & Toy GroupsAKC recognized in 1886 (Toy) and 1887 (Standard).Standard: 12-22 lbs, Toy: up to 12 lbs.

Vermin Hunter.

Mastiff

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1885.M/F - Min. 30/27½ inches tall at shoulder.

Guard dog.

• Miniature
• Bull Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1991.10-14 inches tall at shoulder.

Vermin hunter, watchdog

• Miniature
• Pinscher

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1925.10-12½ inches tall at shoulder.

Rat hunter.

• Miniature
• Schnauzer

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1926. (confirm)12-14 inches tall at shoulder.

Rat catcher; guard dog

• Neapolitan
• Mastiff

• Working GroupAKC recognized in 2004.24-31 inches tall at shoulder; M/F Avg. weight 150/110
• lbs.

Guard and protection dog

Newfoundland

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1886.26-28 inches tall at shoulder; 100-150 lbs.

Multipurpose dog; water rescue.

• Norfolk
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1979.Approx. 9-10 inches tall at shoulder; 11-12 lbs.

Vermin hunter.

• Norwegian
• Buhund

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 2009.16-18½ inches tall at shoulder; 26-40 lbs.

Sheep herder; livestock guardian; general farm dog.

• Norwegian
• Elkhound

• Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1913.Ideal size 19½ - 20½ inches tall at shoulder; 48-55
• lbs.

Elk hunter.

• Norwich
• Terrier

• Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1936.Ideal should not exceed 10 inches tall at shoulder;
• approx. 12 lbs.

Vermin hunter.

• Nova
• Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 2003. 17-21 inches tall at shoulder.

Water dog.

• Old
• English Sheepdog

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1888.21 inches tall and upward at the shoulder.

Sheep/cattle driver

Otterhound

• Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1909.M/F - Approx. 27/24 inches tall at shoulder; 115/80
• lbs.

Otter hunter.

Papillon

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1915.8-11 inches tall at shoulder.

Companion dog.

• Parson
• Russell Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1997.Ideal size 13-14 inches tall at shoulder; 13-17 lbs.

Fox hunter.

Pekingese

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1906.Weigh less than 14 pounds.

Watchdog, canine companion

• Pembroke
• Welsh Corgi

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1934.10-12 inches tall at shoulder.

Cattle driver; all-purpose farm dog.

• Petit
• Basset Griffon Vendéen

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1990.13-15 inches tall at shoulder.

Hare/rabbit hunter.

• Pharaoh
• Hound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1983.21-25 inches tall at shoulder.

Rabbit hunter.

Plott

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 2006.20-25 inches tall at shoulder; 40-60 lbs.

Wild boar/bear hunter

Pointer

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1884. 23-28 inches tall at shoulder; 44-75 lbs.

Gundog.

• Polish
• Lowland Sheepdog

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 2001.Ideal size: 17-20 inches tall at shoulder.Blue or yellow (bird-of-prey) eyes disqualifies.

Sheep herder.

Pomeranian

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1888.Ideal weight 4-6 lbs.

Bred down from sled and herding dogs, companion.

• Poodle
• - Continental Clip

Non-Sporting Group (Standard and Miniature)Toy (Toy) GroupAKC recognized in 1887.Standard: over 15 inches tall at shoulderMiniature: over 10 but under 15 inchesToy: 10 inches or under.

Water retriever, companion.

• Poodle
• - Sporting Clip

Non-Sporting Group (Standard and Miniature)AKC recognized in 1887.Standard: over 15 inches tall at shoulderMiniature: over 10 but under 15 inchesToy: 10 inches or under.

Water retriever, companion

• Portuguese
• Water Dog

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1983.Ideal size: 35-60 lbs; 17-23 tall inches at shoulder.

Fisherman’s working companion; family pet.

Pug

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1885.Weighting between 14-18 lbs.

Companion dog

Puli

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1936.Ideal size: 16-17 inches tall at shoulder.

Sheep herder; driver; watchdog

• Pyrenean
• Shepherd (Rough-Faced)

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 2009.15-21 inches tall at shoulder.

Livestock herder.

• Pyrenean
• Shepherd (Smooth Faced)

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 2009.15-21 inches tall at shoulder.

Livestock herder.

• Redbone
• Coonhound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 2009.21-27 inches tall at shoulder.

Raccoon hunter; small/large game hunter

• Rhodesian
• Ridgeback

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1955.24-27 inches tall at shoulder; 70-85 lbs.

Lion hunter; guard dog.

Rottweiler

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1931.22-27 inches tall at shoulder.

Guard dog; cattle driver

• Saint
• Bernard (short-haired)

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1885.25½ - 27½ inches tall at shoulder; 130-180 lbs.Long-haired type completely resembles short-haired

Avalanche rescue

Saluki

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1929.23-28 inches tall at shoulder; females are smaller.

Gazelle hunter.

Samoyed

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1906.19-23½ inches tall at shoulder.

Reindeer herder; Sled dog; Multi-purpose dog.

Schipperke

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1904.Ideal size: 10-13 inches tall at shoulder.No tail is visually discernible (tailless).

Watchdog; companion

• Scottish
• Deerhound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1886.Ranging in size from 75-110 lbs.

Deer hunter.

• Scottish
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1885.Ideal: 10 inches tall at shoulder; 18-22 lbs.

Fox/vermin hunter.

• Sealyham
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1911.Ideal: 10½ inches tall at shoulder; approx. 24 lbs.

Badger/otter/fox hunter.

• Shetland
• Sheepdog

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1911.13-16 inches tall at shoulder.

Sheep herder, farm dog

• Shiba
• Inu

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1992.13½ - 16½ inches tall at shoulder; 17-23 lbs.

Bird/Small game hunter

• Shih
• Tzu

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1969.8-11 inches tall at shoulder; 9-16 lbs.

Companion, house pet.

• Siberian
• Husky

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1930.20-23½ inches tall at shoulder; 35-60 lbs.

Sled dog.

• Silky
• Terrier

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1959.9-10 inches tall at shoulder; approx. 10 lbs.

Vermin hunter.

• Skye
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1887.Ranging in size between 35 to 45 lbs.Rare breed. Fiercely loyal.

Vermin hunter.

• Smooth
• Dachshund

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1885.Standard 16-32 lbs; Miniature 11 lbs and under.

Badger hunter, family companion

• Smooth
• Fox Terrier

• Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1885.Should not exceed 15½ inches tall at shoulder & 18
• lbs.

Vermin hunter

• Soft
• Coated Wheaten Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1973.17-19 inches tall at shoulder; 30-40 lbs.

Small game hunter; farm dog.

• Spinone
• Italiano

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 2000.22-27 inches tall at shoulder.

Hunting dog

• Staffordshire
• Bull Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1975.14-16 inches tall at shoulder; 24-38 lbs.

Game sports

• Standard
• Schnauzer

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1904.17½ - 19½ inches tall at shoulder.

Rat catcher; guard dog.

• Sussex
• Spaniel

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 188413-15 inches tall at shoulder; 35-45 lbs.

Hunting dog

• Swedish
• Vallhund

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 2007.11½ - 13½ inches tall at shoulder.

Cattle/sheep herder.

• Tibetan
• Mastiff

Working GroupAKC recognized in 2006. Minimum of 24-26 inches tall at shoulder.

Family and property guardian

• Tibetan
• Spaniel

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1983.Ideal: 10 inches tall at shoulder; 9-15 lbs.

Watchdog; companion.

• Tibetan
• Terrier

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1973.14-17 inches tall at shoulder; 18-30 lbs.

Companion; multi-purpose utility dog

• Toy
• Fox Terrier

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 2003.8-11 inches tall at shoulder.

Watchdog, companion dog.

Vizsla

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1960.Avg. 21-24 inches tall at shoulder.

Hunting dog, family companion

Weimaraner

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1943.Avg. 23-27 inches tall at shoulder.

Hunting dog, family companion

• Welsh
• Springer Spaniel

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1914.Ideal: 17-19 inches tall at shoulder.

Hunting dog.

• Welsh
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1888.Ideal size approximately 20 lbs.

Fox hunter.

• West
• Highland White Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1908.Ideal: 10-11 inches tall at shoulder.

Vermin hunter, family companion.

Whippet

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1888.18-22 inches tall at shoulder.

Race dog; rabbit courser

• Wire
• Fox Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1885.15½ inches tall at shoulder; 18 lbs.

Vermin hunter.

• Wirehaired
• Dachshund

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1885.Standard 16-32 lbs; Miniature 11 lbs and under.

Badger hunter, family companion

• Wirehaired
• Pointing Griffon

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1887.20-24 inches tall at shoulder.

Water retriever; pointer.

• Yorkshire
• Terrier

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1885.Ranging in size from 4-7 lbs.

Companion, ratter.