Dog Breed Groups 101: Exploring the 7 Major Dog Groups

Dogs are called ‘Man’s Best Friend’ for a variety of reasons – and a mutually beneficial relationship is one of them. And for thousands of years, we, hoomans, have been breeding dogs to perform specific tasks and distinct traits.

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