1. American Kennel Club
SPORTING DOG GROUP

2. Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1934.
Average size: 30 to 40 pounds and 17 ½ to 20 ½ inches at the shoulder.
Bird dog, companion.

3. Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1878.
Average size: from 13 ½ inches to 15 ½ inches at the shoulder.
Family pet, hunting dog.

4. Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1930.
Average size: 55 to 70 pounds and 23 to 25 inches tall
at the shoulder.
Gun dog, family pet.

5. Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1925.
Average size: from 55 to 75 pounds.
Devoted companions, hunting dog.

6. Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1878.
Average size: 60 to 70 pounds and 25 to 27 inches
tall at the shoulder.
Bird dog, show dog.

7. Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1917.
Average size: from 55 to 75 pounds
Outgoing and devoted companions; Water dog

8. NON-SPORTING GROUP

9. Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1893.
Weight is divided by classes as follows: Under 15 pounds;
15 pounds and under 20 pounds; 20 pounds and
not to exceed 25 pounds.
Companion.

10. Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1886.
Ranging in size from 40 to 50 pounds.
Family companion.

11. Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Ranging in size from 19 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder.
Coach dog; guardian.

12. Non-Sporting (Standard and Miniature) and Toy (Toy)
Groups; AKC recognized in 1887.
Standard: over 15 inches tall at the shoulder;
Miniature: over 10 but under 15 inches; Toy: 10 inches or under.
Water retriever, companion.

13. Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1935.
Ranging in size from 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
and 12 to 18 pounds.
Companion; watchdog.

14. HOUND GROUP

15. Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1926.
Ideal size ranging from 25 to 27 inches tall at
the shoulder and 50 to 60 pounds.
Hunting dog; sight hound.

16. Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Height should not exceed 14 inches tall at the shoulder.
Hunting dog; trailing dog.

17. Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Scent tracker.

18. Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Must be 15 inches tall or under.
Rabbit/hare hunter, family pet.

19. Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Dachshunds can be standard or miniature size.
Standards range from pounds,
while Miniatures weigh 11 pounds and under.
Badger hunter, family companion.

20. Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from 60 to 70 pounds.
Hare hunter.

21. TOY GROUP

22. Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1904.
Not more than 6 pounds.
Companion dog.

23. Terrier & Toy Groups; AKC recognized in 1886 (Toy)
and 1887 (Standard).
Weight: Standard: lbs, Toy: up to 12 lbs.
Fun loving, agile and devoted; Vermin Hunter.

24. Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1906.
Weigh less than 14 pounds.
Watchdog, canine companion.

25. Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Weighting between 14 to 18 pounds.
Companion dog.

26. Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1969.
Ranging in size from 8 to 11 inches tall
at the shoulder and 9 to 16 pounds.
Companion, house pet.

27. Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from four to seven pounds.
Companion, ratter.

28. TERRIER GROUP

29. Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Approximately 23 inches tall at the shoulder (less for females).
Badger/water rat hunter.
Approximately 40 pounds

30. Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1930.
Ranging in size from 11½ to 15½ pounds.
Fox hunter.

31. Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
No size standard, but most stand 21 to 22 inches
tall at the shoulder and weigh pounds.
Game sports.

32. Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1926.
Ranging in size from 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder.
Farm dog; companion.

33. Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Ideal size approximately 20 pounds.
Fox hunter.

34. Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Should not exceed 15½ inches tall at the shoulder
and 18 pounds.
Vermin hunter.

35. HERDING GROUP

36. Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder
and 50 to 75 pounds.
Herder; drover.

37. Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1934.
Ranging in size from 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder.
Cattle driver; all-purpose farm dog.

38. Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1908.
Ranging in size from 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder.
Herding, police work.

39. Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1888.
Size: 21 inches tall and upward at the shoulder.
Sheep/cattle driver.

40. Herding Group; AKC recognized in 1911.
Ranging in size from 13 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder.
Sheep herder, farm dog.

41. WORKING GROUP

42. Working Group; AKC recognized in 1904.
Ranging in size from 21 ½ inches to 25 inches tall
at the shoulder.
Large game hunter, guard and companion dog.

43. Working Group; AKC recognized in 1933.
Ranging in size from 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder.
Protector of sheep.

44. Working Group; AKC recognized in 1887.
Minimum height of 30 inches tall at the shoulder
for males and 28 inches tall for females.
Boar hunter; estate guard dog.

45. Working Group; AKC recognized in 1937.
Ranging in size from 25½ inches tall at the shoulder
and up and 80 pounds and up.
Livestock guard dog.

46. Working Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from 25½ to 27½ inches tall at the
shoulder and 130 to 180 pounds.
Avalanche rescue.

47. Working Group; AKC recognized in 1935.
Ideal size: Males – 25 inches tall at the shoulder and 85 pounds;
Females – 23 inches tall at the shoulder and 75 pounds.
Freighting.