People have been breeding dogs into some strange forms and sizes, for thousands of years. to suit a particular need or situation. Hunting, Herding and guarding were probably the important first adaptions.
Dog breeds have come to be classified into some 7 types, as sampled in the table below
| Sporting | Terrier | Working | Non-Sporting | Herding | Hound | Toy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting | Terrier | Working | Non-Sporting | Herding | Hound | Toy |
| Pointers | Airedale Terrier | Alaskan Malamute | Bulldog | Shetland Sheepdog | Beagle | Chihuahua |
| Retrievers | Scottish Terrier | Huskey | Chow Chow | German Shepard | Irish Wolfhound | Pekingese |
| Spaniels | Jack Russell Terrier | Great Dane | Dalmatian | Welsh Corgi | Bloodhound | Pomeranian |
| Weimaraner | Schnauser | Saint Bernard | Keeshound | Collie | Whippet | Pug |
