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The Registries assign each
breed to a "group" that contains other breeds related
in type or purpose.
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Herding, Pastoral, Flock Guardian |
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They move and they gather, and faithfully guard
Cattle and sheep - and the
kids in the yard.
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Breeds in the Herding Group |
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Hound, Scenthound, Sighthound |
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By sight or by scent, to tree or to
ground,
There's nothing as
sweet as the voice of a hound.
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Breeds in the Hound Group |
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Non-Sporting, Utility |
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Hunter or herder or boat
dog of Norse,
His
job of today is the family of course!
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Breeds in the Non-Sporting Group
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Primitive & Pariah |
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Old as the dingo, wild as the wind,
Wise as Coyote,
man's very first friend.
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Breeds in the Primitive Group |
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Sporting, Gun Dog |
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Pointer, Retriever,
Spaniel or Setter
On water or land, he's a
hunter's go-getter!
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Breeds in the Sporting Group |
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Terrier |
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Scruffy or
smooth, placid he's not,
As fearless
and faithful as Britain begot.
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Breeds in the Terrier Group |
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Toy, Companion |
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A Toy is a toy, a
companion and more,
A treasure, a joy, a dog to adore
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Breeds in the Toy Group |
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Working, Guardian |
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Watchman at
night, companion today
With loyalty
and spirit, at work or at play
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Breeds in the Working Group
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Rare Breeds |
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Shower
me not with gems so rare,
Give me instead a diamond with hair!
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Rare Breeds |
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