Affenpinscher

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1936.
• 9-11½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Companion dog, watchdog.

Afghan Hound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1926.
• 25-27 inches at shoulder; 50-60 lbs.
• Hunting dog; sight hound.

Airedale Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1888.
• 23 inches tall at shoulder (less for females).
• Badger/water rat hunter.

Akita

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1972.
• 24-28 inches tall at shoulder.
• Bear hunter; guard dog.

Alaskan Malamute

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1935.
• M/F – 25/23 inches tall at shoulder; 85/75 lbs
• Freighting.

American Eskimo Dog

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1994.
• Divided into Toy, Miniature or Standard size
• Ranging from 9-19 inches tall at shoulder.
• Companion dog
  

American Foxhound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1886.
• 21-25 inches tall at shoulder.
• Fox hunter.

American Staffordshire Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1936.
• 17-19 inches tall at shoulder.
• General purpose dog.

American Water Spaniel

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1940.
• 15-18 inches tall at shoulder; 25-45 lbs.
• Gundog; retriever.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1996.
• M/F – 29/27 inches tall at shoulder; 110-150 / 80-120 lbs
  
• Guardian.

Australian Cattle Dog

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1980.
• 17-20 inches tall at shoulder.
• Cattle herder, livestock guardian.

Australian Shepherd

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1991.
• 18-23 inches tall at shoulder.
• Sheep herder; farm dog.

Australian Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1960.
• 10-11 inches tall at shoulder.
• Small and sturdy; rodent & snake hunter.

Basenji

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1944.
• 16-17 inches tall at shoulder; 22-24 lbs.
• Hunter, companion.

Basset Hound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• Height should not exceed 14 inches tall at shoulder.
• Hunting dog; trailing dog.

Beagle

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• Must be 15 inches tall or under.
• Rabbit/hare hunter, family pet.

Beauceron

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 2007.
• 24-27½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Sheep herder; livestock guardian.

Bedlington Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1886.
• Approx. 16 inches at shoulder; 17-23 lbs.
• Mild, gentle, courageous; rat hunter.

Belgian Malinois

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1959.
• 22-26 inches tall at shoulder.
• Sheep herder.

Belgian Sheepdog

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1912.
• 22-26 inches tall at shoulder.
• Sheep herder; livestock guardian.

Belgian Tervuren

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1959.
• 22-26 inches tall at the shoulder.
• Sheep herder.

Bernese Mountain Dog

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1937.
• 23-27½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Draft dog; drover; watch dog.

Bichon Frise

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1972.
• 9½ -11½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Companion.

Black and Tan Coonhound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1945.
• 23-27 inches tall at shoulder.
• Raccoon hunter.

Black Russian Terrier

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 2004.
• 26-30 inches tall at shoulder.
• Guard/protection dog.

Bloodhound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• 23-27 inches tall at shoulder.
• Scent tracker.

Bluetick Coonhound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 2009.
• 21-27 inches tall at shoulder; 45-80 lbs.
• Raccoon hunter; small game hunter.

Border Collie

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1995.
• 18-22 inches tall at shoulder.
• Sheep herder.

Border Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1930.
• Ranging in size from 11½ to 15½ lbs.
• Fox hunter.

Borzoi

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1891.
• M/F: At least 28/26 inches tall at shoulder; 60-105 lbs
  
• Wolf hunter.

Boston Terrier

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1893.
• Weight classes: less than 15 lbs, 15-20 lbs, 20-25 lbs.
• Companion.

Bouvier des Flandres

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1931.
• 23½ - 27½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Cattle herder; farm dog.

Boxer

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1904.
• 21½ - 25 inches tall at shoulder.
• Large game hunter, guard and companion dog.

Boykin Spaniel

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 2009.
• Approx. 14-18 inches tall at shoulder.
  
• Hunting dog.

Briard

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1928.
• 22-27 inches tall at shoulder.
• Sheep herder; livestock guardian.

Brittany

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1934.
• Avg 30-40 lbs; 17½ - 20½ inches at shoulder.
• Bird dog, companion.

Brussels Griffon

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1910.
• 8-10 lbs; not to exceed 12 lbs.
• Companion dog, watchdog.

Bull Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• 21-22 inches tall at shoulder; 50-70 lbs.
• Game sports.

Bulldog

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1886.
• Ranging in size from 40-50 lbs.
• Family companion.

Bullmastiff

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1934.
• 24-27 inches tall at shoulder; 100-130 lbs.
• Guard dog.

Cairn Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1913.
• Ideal size about 10 inches at shoulder; 14 lbs.
• Fox/rat/otter hunter.

Caanan Dog

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1997.
• 19-24 inches tall at shoulder; 35-55 lbs.
• Sheep herder.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1935.
• 10.5-12.5 inches tall at shoulder; 25-38 lbs.
• Cattle dog; all-purpose farm dog.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1995.
• Avg. 12-13 inches tall at shoulder; 13-18 lbs.
• Companion.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1878.
• Avg 55-80 lbs; 21-26 inches tall at shoulder.
• Water dog; Retriever.

Chihuahua - Smooth Coat

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1904.
• Not more than 6 pounds.
• Companion dog.

Chihuahua - Long Coat

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1904.
• Not more than 6 pounds.
• Companion dog.

Chinese Crested

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1991.
• Ideal size is 11-13 inches tall at shoulder.
• Companion; ratter.

Chinese Shar-Pei

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1992.
• 18-20 inches tall at shoulder; 45-60 lbs.
• Hunting; guarding.

Chow Chow

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1903.
• 17-20 inches tall at shoulder.
• Hunter; guard dog.

Clumber Spaniel

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1884.
• 17-20 inches tall at shoulder; 55-85 lbs.
• Gundog.

Cocker Spaniel

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1878.
• Avg 13½ - 15½ inches at shoulder.
• Family pet, hunting dog.

Collie - Rough

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• 22-26 inches tall at shoulder; 50-75 lbs.
• Herder; drover.

Collie - Smooth

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• 22-26 inches tall at shoulder; 50-75 lbs.
• Herder; drover.

Curly-Coated Retriever

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1924.
• 23-27 inches tall at shoulder.
• Water dog; retriever.

Smooth Dachshund

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• Standard 16-32 lbs; Miniature 11 lbs and under.
• Badger hunter, family companion.

Wirehaired Dachshund

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• Standard 16-32 lbs; Miniature 11 lbs and under.
• Badger hunter, family companion.

Longhaired Dachshund

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• Standard 16-32 lbs; Miniature 11 lbs and under.
• Badger hunter, family companion.

Dalmatian

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1888.
• 19-23 inches tall at shoulder.
• Coach dog; guardian.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1886.
• 8-10 inches tall at shoulder; 18-24 lbs.
• Vermin hunter.

Doberman Pinscher

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1908.
• 24-28 inches tall at shoulder.
• Guardian, family companion.

Dogue de Bordeaux

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 2008.
• 23-27 inches tall at shoulder; at least 99 lbs.
• "Dogue" meaning Mastiff in French.
  
• Guardian; hunter.

English Cocker Spaniel

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1946.
• 15-17 inches tall at shoulder; 26-34 lbs.
• Hunting dog.

English Foxhound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1909.
• Ideal size 24 inches tall at shoulder.
• Fox hunter.

English Setter

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1884.
• Ideal size: 24-25 inches tall at shoulder.
• Bird dog.

English Springer Spaniel

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1910.
• Avg 40-50 lbs; 19-20 inches tall at shoulder.
• Gun dog, versatile competitor.

English Toy Spaniel

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1886.
• Ranging in size from 8-14 lbs.
  
• Companion dog.

Field Spaniel

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1894.
• Ideal size: 17-18 inches tall at shoulder.
• One of the rarest spaniel breeds (nearly went extinct)
  
• Hunting dog.

Finnish Spitz

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1991.
• 15½ - 20 inches tall at shoulder.
• Bird hunter.

Flat-Coated Retriever

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1915.
• Ideal size: 22-24½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Hunting dog.

French Bulldog

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1898.
• Must weigh 28 pounds or less.
• Companion.

German Pinscher

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 2003.
• Ideal size: 17-20 inches tall at the high point of withers.
• Watchdog; companion.

German Shepherd

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1908.
• 22-26 inches tall at shoulder.
• Herding, police work.

German Shorthaired Pointer

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1930.
• Avg. 55-70 lbs; 23-25 inches tall at shoulder.
• Gun dog, family pet.

German Wirehaired Pointer

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1959.
• Ideal size: 22-26 inches tall at shoulder.
• Hunting dog.

Giant Schnauzer

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1930.
• 23½ - 27½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Cattle driver.

Glen of Imaal Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 2004.
• 12½ - 14 inches tall at shoulder.
• Fox hunter, vermin chaser.

Golden Retriever

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1925.
• Avg. 55-75 lbs.
  
• Devoted companions, hunting dog.

Gordon Setter

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1884.
• 23-27 inches tall at shoulder; 45-80 lbs.
• Gundog.

Great Dane

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1887.
• M/F - Min. 30/28 inches tall at shoulder.
  
• Boar hunter; estate guard dog.

Great Pyrenees

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1933.
• 25-32 inches tall at shoulder.
• Protector of sheep.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1995.
• 23½ - 28½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Cattle driver.

Greyhound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• 60-70 pounds.
• Hare hunter.

Harrier

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• 18-22 inches tall at shoulder.
• Hare hunter.

Havanese

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1996.
• 8½ - 11½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Companion.

Ibizan Hound - Short coat

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1978.
• 22½ - 27½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Wire-haired can be 1-3 in. length with possible moustache.
• Sight hound.

Irish Red and White Setter

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 2009.
• 22½ - 26 inches tall at shoulder.
• Gundog.

Irish Setter

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1878.
• Avg. 60-70 lbs; 25-27 inches tall at shoulder.
• Bird dog, show dog.

Irish Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• Avg. 18 inches tall at shoulder; approx. 25-27 lbs.
• Vermin hunter; farm dog.

Irish Water Spaniel

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1884.
• 21-24 inches tall at shoulder; 45-65 lbs.
• Water dog.

Irish Wolfhound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1897.
• Ideal size 30-34 inches tall at shoulder.
• Irish elk/wolf hunter, family companion.

Italian Greyhound

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1886.
• 13-15 inches tall at shoulder.
• Companion, small game hunter.

Japanese Chin

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1888.
• 8-11 inches tall at shoulder.
• Companion dog.

Keeshond

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1930.
• 17-18 inches tall at shoulder.
• Barge dog; companion.

Kerry Blue Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1922.
• Ideal size 18½ inches tall at shoulder; 33-40 lbs
• A black dog 18 months of age or older is disqualified.
  
• Farm dog; small game hunter; retriever.

Komondor

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1937.
• From 25½ inches tall at shoulder, 80 lbs and up.
• Blue eyes and flesh-colored nose disqualified.
  
• Livestock guard dog.

Kuvasz

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1931.
• 26-30 inches tall at shoulder; 70-115 lbs.
• From Turkish "kawasz," meaning "armed guard of the nobility."
• Livestock guard dog.

Labrador Retriever

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1917.
• Avg. 55-75 lbs.
• Companion; Water dog

Lakeland Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1934.
• Ideal size 14½ inches tall at shoulder; 17lbs .
• Vermin hunter.

Lhasa Apso

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1935.
• 10-11 inches tall at shoulder; 12-18 lbs.
• Companion; watchdog.

Löwchen

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1996.
• Ideal size: 12-14 inches tall at shoulder.
• Companion Dog.

Maltese

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1888.
• Under 7 lbs; 4-6 lbs preferred.
• Companion dog.

Manchester Terrier

• Terrier & Toy Groups
• AKC recognized in 1886 (Toy) and 1887 (Standard).
• Standard: 12-22 lbs, Toy: up to 12 lbs.
• Vermin Hunter.

Mastiff

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• M/F - Min. 30/27½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Guard dog.

Miniature Bull Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1991.
• 10-14 inches tall at shoulder.
• Vermin hunter, watchdog.

Miniature Pinscher

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1925.
• 10-12½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Rat hunter.

Miniature Schnauzer

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1926. (confirm)
  
• 12-14 inches tall at shoulder.
• Rat catcher; guard dog.

Neapolitan Mastiff

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 2004.
• 24-31 inches tall at shoulder; M/F Avg. weight 150/110 lbs.
• Guard and protection dog.

Newfoundland

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1886.
• 26-28 inches tall at shoulder; 100-150 lbs.
• Multipurpose dog; water rescue.

Norfolk Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1979.
• Approx. 9-10 inches tall at shoulder; 11-12 lbs.
  
• Vermin hunter.

Norwegian Buhund

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 2009.
• 16-18½ inches tall at shoulder; 26-40 lbs.
• Sheep herder; livestock guardian; general farm dog.

Norwegian Elkhound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1913.
• Ideal size 19½ - 20½ inches tall at shoulder; 48-55 lbs.
• Elk hunter.

Norwich Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1936.
• Ideal should not exceed 10 inches tall at shoulder; approx. 12 lbs.
• Vermin hunter.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 2003.
• 17-21 inches tall at shoulder.
• Water dog.

Old English Sheepdog

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1888.
• 21 inches tall and upward at the shoulder.
• Sheep/cattle driver.

Otterhound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1909.
• M/F - Approx. 27/24 inches tall at shoulder; 115/80 lbs.
• Otter hunter.

Papillon

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1915.
• 8-11 inches tall at shoulder.
• Companion dog.

Parson Russell Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1997.
• Ideal size 13-14 inches tall at shoulder; 13-17 lbs.
• Fox hunter.

Pekingese

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1906.
• Weigh less than 14 pounds.
• Watchdog, canine companion.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1934.
• 10-12 inches tall at shoulder.
• Cattle driver; all-purpose farm dog.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1990.
• 13-15 inches tall at shoulder.
• Hare/rabbit hunter.

Pharaoh Hound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1983.
• 21-25 inches tall at shoulder.
• Rabbit hunter.

Plott

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 2006.
• 20-25 inches tall at shoulder; 40-60 lbs.
• Wild boar/bear hunter.

Pointer

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1884.
• 23-28 inches tall at shoulder; 44-75 lbs.
• Gundog.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 2001.
• Ideal size: 17-20 inches tall at shoulder.
• Blue or yellow (bird-of-prey) eyes disqualifies.
• Sheep herder.

Pomeranian

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1888.
• Ideal weight 4-6 lbs.
• Bred down from sled and herding dogs, companion.

Poodle - Sporting Clip

• Non-Sporting Group (Standard and Miniature)
• AKC recognized in 1887.
• Standard: over 15 inches tall at shoulder
• Miniature: over 10 but under 15 inches
• Toy: 10 inches or under.
• Water retriever, companion.

Poodle - Continental Clip

• Non-Sporting Group (Standard and Miniature)
• Toy (Toy) Group
• AKC recognized in 1887.
• Standard: over 15 inches tall at shoulder
• Miniature: over 10 but under 15 inches
• Toy: 10 inches or under.
• Water retriever, companion.

Poodle - Continental Clip

• Non-Sporting Group (Standard and Miniature)
• Toy (Toy) Group
• AKC recognized in 1887.
• Standard: over 15 inches tall at shoulder
• Miniature: over 10 but under 15 inches
• Toy: 10 inches or under.
• Water retriever, companion.

Portuguese Water Dog

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1983.
• Ideal size: 35-60 lbs; 17-23 tall inches at shoulder.
• Fisherman’s working companion; family pet.

Pug

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• Weighting between 14-18 lbs.
• Companion dog.

Puli

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1936.
• Ideal size: 16-17 inches tall at shoulder.
• Sheep herder; driver; watchdog.

Pyrenean Shepherd (Smooth Faced)

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 2009.
• 15-21 inches tall at shoulder.
• Livestock herder.

Pyrenean Shepherd (Rough-Faced)

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 2009.
• 15-21 inches tall at shoulder.
• Livestock herder.

Redbone Coonhound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 2009.
• 21-27 inches tall at shoulder.
• Raccoon hunter; small/large game hunter.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1955.
• 24-27 inches tall at shoulder; 70-85 lbs.
• Lion hunter; guard dog.

Rottweiler

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1931.
• 22-27 inches tall at shoulder.
• Guard dog; cattle driver.

Saint Bernard (short-haired)

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• 25½ - 27½ inches tall at shoulder; 130-180 lbs.
• Long-haired type completely resembles short-haired
  
• Avalanche rescue.

Saluki

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1929.
• 23-28 inches tall at shoulder; females are smaller.
• Gazelle hunter.

Samoyed

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1906.
• 19-23½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Reindeer herder; Sled dog; Multi-purpose dog.

Schipperke

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1904.
• Ideal size: 10-13 inches tall at shoulder.
• No tail is visually discernible (tailless).
• Watchdog; companion.

Scottish Deerhound

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1886.
• Ranging in size from 75-110 lbs.
• Deer hunter.

Scottish Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• Ideal: 10 inches tall at shoulder; 18-22 lbs.
• Fox/vermin hunter.

Sealyham Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1911.
• Ideal: 10½ inches tall at shoulder; approx. 24 lbs.
• Badger/otter/fox hunter.

Shetland Sheepdog

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 1911.
• 13-16 inches tall at shoulder.
• Sheep herder, farm dog.

Shiba Inu

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1992.
• 13½ - 16½ inches tall at shoulder; 17-23 lbs.
• Bird/Small game hunter.

Shih Tzu

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1969.
• 8-11 inches tall at shoulder; 9-16 lbs.
• Companion, house pet.

Siberian Husky

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1930.
• 20-23½ inches tall at shoulder; 35-60 lbs.
• Sled dog.

Silky Terrier

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1959.
• 9-10 inches tall at shoulder; approx. 10 lbs.
• Vermin hunter.

Skye Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1887.
• Ranging in size between 35 to 45 lbs.
• Rare breed. Fiercely loyal.
  
• Vermin hunter.

Smooth Fox Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• Should not exceed 15½ inches tall at shoulder & 18 lbs.
• Vermin hunter.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1973.
• 17-19 inches tall at shoulder; 30-40 lbs.
• Small game hunter; farm dog.

Spinone Italiano

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 2000.
• 22-27 inches tall at shoulder.
• Hunting dog.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1975.
• 14-16 inches tall at shoulder; 24-38 lbs.
• Game sports.

Standard Schnauzer

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 1904.
• 17½ - 19½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Rat catcher; guard dog.

Sussex Spaniel

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1884
• 13-15 inches tall at shoulder; 35-45 lbs.
• Hunting dog

Swedish Vallhund

• Herding Group
• AKC recognized in 2007.
• 11½ - 13½ inches tall at shoulder.
• Cattle/sheep herder.

Tibetan Mastiff

• Working Group
• AKC recognized in 2006.
• Minimum of 24-26 inches tall at shoulder.
• Family and property guardian.

Tibetan Spaniel

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1983.
• Ideal: 10 inches tall at shoulder; 9-15 lbs.
• Watchdog; companion.

Tibetan Terrier

• Non-Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1973.
• 14-17 inches tall at shoulder; 18-30 lbs.
• Companion; multi-purpose utility dog.

Toy Fox Terrier

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 2003.
• 8-11 inches tall at shoulder.
• Watchdog, companion dog.

Vizsla

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1960.
• Avg. 21-24 inches tall at shoulder.
• Hunting dog, family companion.

Weimaraner

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1943.
• Avg. 23-27 inches tall at shoulder.
• Hunting dog, family companion.

Welsh Springer Spaniel

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1914.
• Ideal: 17-19 inches tall at shoulder.
• Hunting dog.

Welsh Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1888.
• Ideal size approximately 20 lbs.
• Fox hunter.

West Highland White Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1908.
• Ideal: 10-11 inches tall at shoulder.
• Vermin hunter, family companion.

Whippet

• Hound Group
• AKC recognized in 1888.
• 18-22 inches tall at shoulder.
• Race dog; rabbit courser.

Wire Fox Terrier

• Terrier Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• 15½ inches tall at shoulder; 18 lbs.
• Vermin hunter.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

• Sporting Group
• AKC recognized in 1887.
• 20-24 inches tall at shoulder.
• Water retriever; pointer.

Yorkshire Terrier

• Toy Group
• AKC recognized in 1885.
• Ranging in size from 4-7 lbs.
• Companion, ratter.