Classification of various dogs The World Kennel Federation classifies all breeds into ten categories

The World Canine Federation (FCI) classifies all breeds into ten categories 1, Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Livestock Dogs); 2, Pinschers and Schnauzers – Tibetan Mastiffs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattle Dogs and others; 3, Terriers; 4, Dachshunds; 5, Foxhounds and Primitive Dogs; 6, Scent Tracking Dogs; 7, Index Dogs; 8, Retrievers and Spaniels – Water Spaniels; 9, Companion Dogs and Fun Dogs; 10, Sight Hounds . British 1, hunting dogs 2, gun hunting dogs 3, terriers 4, all-purpose dogs 5, working dogs 6, reward dogs American system according to the American Kennel Club (AKC) can be divided into: 1, sporting dogs 2, hunting dogs 3, working dogs 4, terriers 5, reward dogs 6, non-sporting dogs 7, livestock dogs