Dogs are our faithful companions. They accompany a person for several millennia. Big and small, shaggy and smooth-haired, all dogs are united by devotion to man and selfless love.
How many dog ​​breeds exist in the world? We hardly think about this issue.
Turning to the IFF
What will an international dog organization tell us? We are talking about the International Kennel Federation, as many have already guessed. In short, it is called the IFF.
So, according to her data, in the world there are a little more than 400 dog breeds. It is officially registered. And how many unregistered, no one will tell us.
Let's look at the main classifications that the ICF offers.
Cattle dogs and cattle dogs. There is no need to explain anything. Everything is clear and without explanation. The most popular breed in this group is the border collie.
Hounds dogs. These are born hunters. But how stubborn these dogs are, it is difficult to convey in words. The most popular hounds include Russian piebald, American Foxhound and Biyi.
Pinschers and Schnauzers. Who does not know the Giant Schnauzer, a huge black dog with a beard and bangs? Risenov is described as ferocious, but this is not true. Great dogs. Another representative of the group, popular among dog lovers, are the miniature schnauzers and miniature schnauzers.
Terriers. Sly dogs with a very specific disposition. This includes the Yagd Terrier, Scotch Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier and many others. But the soul of many dog ​​lovers is given to the Yorkshire Terrier.
Primitive dogs. These are breeds in the selection of which people took a minimal part. Oddly enough, but this includes the Malamutes and Siberian Husky.
Spitz Pomeranian Spitz is one of the most beautiful representatives of the group. But besides him there are still Finnish and German. Have you heard about Asian Spitz? This is chow chow.
Retriever and water dogs. We will also include spaniels here. These are hunting dogs. But many prefer to keep them for the soul.
Dogs are decorative. The biggest group. In their distribution, these dogs have won the love of people around the world. Someone cannot resist a touching pug. The Pekingese is different. And someone is just in love with Chinese crested dogs.
Greyhounds. Unrivaled runners held for hunting and sports. This dog can be an excellent companion living in an apartment. The only condition with this content is regular walks on which the animal can run. The most popular include the Russian canine greyhound, the Afghan hound and greyhound.
Dachshunds. These small and harmful, but very cute dogs were allocated in a separate group. There are three types: long-haired, wire-haired and short-haired. Very smart dogs, with them you can hunt burrowing animals.
Only ten groups. How many dog ​​breeds exist, according to these groups, we now roughly know.
What will the RKF (Russian Cynological Federation) tell?
There are breeds of dogs that are previously recognized. In the RKF, there are five such breeds. These are Thai Bangkeu, Bukovina Shepherd, Danish-Swedish Gardhund, Australian Short-Tailed Shepherd Dog and Lancashire Healer.
How many dog ​​breeds exist, we found out: about 400 officially recognized. There are 5 more breeds that are not yet recognized.
In the RKF, as well as in the MKF, the rocks are divided into 10 groups. A standard is defined for each.
Dog Facts
Speaking of dogs, one cannot fail to tell about interesting facts related to them.
How many dog ​​breeds in the world exist we now know. If you count along with those who have not yet received recognition, there will be more than 400 species.
The largest dog is the Irish Wolfhound. Its height can reach 1 meter at the withers. This is more than that of the Tibetan mastiff and Great Dane.
The smallest doggie is a chihuahua. With a growth of 10-20 centimeters, it weighs from 1.5 to 3 kilograms. By the way, “sneezes” are rather vicious dogs, despite their size.
The smartest breeds are the poodle, the German Shepherd and the Welsh Corgi Pembroke.
The collies (Scottish Shepherd) and Labrador are among the kindest representatives of the breeds.
Conclusion
Dogs are amazing creatures. How many dog ​​breeds exist in the world, we managed to find out. But breeders do not sleep. New breeds appear, which are not yet particularly known to ordinary people.
In Russia, for example, huts were brought out. This is a jackal crossed with a West Siberian husky. The dog can be seen at Domodedovo Airport. Very unusual dogs and work well.