How many different types of dogs are there?

Answer:

Below are seven groups of dogs listed and their common characteristics. This will give you some information and help you narrow your search.

Classifications of dogs:
Companion Dog/ Toy: Usually very small dogs whose only job is to be in the company of their humans (Chinese Crested)
Herding Dog: Active dogs who are known for their herding ability (Australian Shepherd)
Gun Dog/ Sporting Dog: Active dogs who love retrieving on land or in the Water(Golden Retriever)
Guardian Dogs: Dogs who love to watch over people, property, or livestock (Great Pyrenees)
Non-Sporting Dogs: These are dogs whose purpose differs from all of the others mentioned though they are too different to give one general classification. (Bulldog)
Scent Hounds: Dogs with excellent noses and a high prey drive (Bloodhound)
Sight Hounds: Dogs with excellent eyes and a high prey drive (Saluki)

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** I GOT THIS FROM : http://www.bigpawsonly.com/dog-classifications-information.htm
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