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Explaining the Seven AKC Dog Breed Groups: Working Group Dogs
There are almost 200 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). It makes sense that the AKC would organize these breeds into seven distinct groups. These groups include Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding and Working dogs.