How many kinds of dogs are there?

This is a difficult question to answer since many varieties of dogs that might be classifiable as separate breeds are not recognized by the various international kennel clubs and breed registration groups. However we can at least give a general count, knowing that it will most certainly be an underestimation. read more

A count and a list of dog breeds arranged by their national origin. read more

There are 340 recognized dog breeds in the world as of 2014, with 167 recognized in the United States. AKC-recognized breeds belong to 10 categorized groups based on the dog’s function, purpose, size or appearance. read more

Breeds are usually categorized by the functional type from which the breed was developed. The basic types are companion dogs, guard dogs, hunting dogs, herding dogs, and working dogs, although there are many other types and subtypes. read more