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What Is The Sporting Dog Group?

Have you ever wondered why a dog breed gets included in the Sporting Dog Group? The American Kennel Club (AKC) currently recognizes over 190 breeds of dogs across seven groups. Those seven groups are working, herding, toy, hound, terrier, non-sporting, and sporting.

Of all the groups, the Sporting Dog Group might be the most recognizable both in breed and purpose, as canine members of this group…

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