Sighthound & Pariah Group

Sighthound & Pariah Group is the name of a breed Group of dog

Dog

The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...

s, used by the United Kennel Club

United Kennel Club

The United Kennel Club is the second oldest all-breed registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States and the second largest in the world. According to the website, the club records 250,000 registrations annually. The UKC is not part of the International Canine Organisation, Fédération...

to classify a defined collection of dog breed

Dog breed

Dog breeds are groups of closely related and visibly similar domestic dogs, which are all of the subspecies Canis lupus familiaris, having characteristic traits that are selected and maintained by humans, bred from a known foundation stock....

s. Sighthound & Pariah Group dogs are not all of the same dog type

Dog type

Dog types are broad categories of dogs based on function, with dogs identified primarily by specific function or style of work rather than by lineage or appearance....

and may even be of different species or subspecies (the New Guinea Singing Dog is provisionally listed as Canis lupus dingo.) The Fédération Cynologique Internationale

Fédération Cynologique Internationale

Fédération Cynologique Internationale is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Thuin, Belgium. The English language translation, World Canine Organisation, is not often used.Its goals are described in Article 2 of their regulations:...

refers to Pariah dog type

Dog type

Dog types are broad categories of dogs based on function, with dogs identified primarily by specific function or style of work rather than by lineage or appearance....

s as Primitive types and places them in Group 5 with Spitz types; sighthounds have their own group, Group 10. Other kennel clubs place most hounds together in the Hound Group

Hound Group

Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...

, and the primitive types in other groups.

Sighthound and Pariah dog types

Two different types of dogs are listed in this article.

Sighthounds

Hounds are hunting dogs that either hunt by endurance, following the scent of a game animal (scent hounds); or by speed, following the animal by sight (sighthounds). There are a few breeds of the sighthound type, and many breeds of the scent hound type.

Pariah or Primitive dogs

Pariah dogs refers to a broad class of specific types of feral dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) and dogs that may be of another subspecies, Canis lupus dingo

Canis lupus dingo

The taxon Canis lupus dingo is named for its most famous and original member, the Australian Dingo, but it also includes non-Australian animals such as the New Guinea Singing Dog, the Thai Dog, and other animals which are considered taxonomically identical to the Australian Dingo. so any...

. Some zoologists believe that some of these dogs are of separate species. Genetic study may reveal the answer in the future. Any of these animals, if a breed club develops and if the dogs are sufficiently documented according to kennel club rules, might apply for listing as a breed of dog.

Kennel clubs assign breeds of dogs to Groups, which are loosely based on breed types. Breed Groups of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale more finely divide breeds by type and origin, and include separate groups for different types of hounds, while other kennel clubs have one group for all hounds. The Sighthound & Pariah Group is a Group category used by the United Kennel Club

United Kennel Club

(US), placing together sighthounds and pariah or primitive type dogs, since both types have similar ancient lineage.

*United Kennel Club* Sighthound & Pariah Group breeds compared to Group placement by other major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world
Breed	Fédération Cynologique Internationale Fédération Cynologique Internationale Fédération Cynologique Internationale is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Thuin, Belgium. The English language translation, World Canine Organisation, is not often used.Its goals are described in Article 2 of their regulations:...	The Kennel Club (UK) The Kennel Club The Kennel Club is a kennel club based in London and Aylesbury, United Kingdom.The Kennel Club registration system divides dogs into seven breed groups. The Kennel Club Groups are: Hound, Working, Terrier, Gundog, Pastoral, Utility and Toy...	Canadian Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club The Canadian Kennel Club is the primary registry body for purebred dog pedigrees in Canada. Beyond maintaining the pedigree registry, the C.K.C...	American Kennel Club American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club is a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. Beyond maintaining its pedigree registry, this kennel club also promotes and sanctions events for purebred dogs, including the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, an annual event which predates the official...	Australian National Kennel Council Australian National Kennel Council The Australian National Kennel Council is the peak body in Australia responsible for promoting breeding, showing, trialling, obedience, and other canine-related activities and the ownership of temperamentally and physically sound purebred dogs by individuals across Australia. It was formed in...	New Zealand Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club The New Zealand Kennel Club is the primary kennel club responsible for dog pedigree registration services in New Zealand. They also provide training services, judging for dog shows and many other services relating to dog showing. The organisation was introduced in 1886, it is also a full member of...
Afghan Hound Afghan Hound The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest sighthound dog breeds. Distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, where it was originally used to hunt hares and gazelles by coursing them....	Group 10 Sighthounds/ Section 1 : Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 2, Hounds Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
Azawakh Azawakh The Azawakh is a sighthound dog breed from Africa.-Appearance:Morphology is very similar to that of the Middle Eastern and South Indian sight hounds, all swift, high-bred coursing hounds, although there are several obvious differences. For example, a short, flat back combined with long legs place...	Group 10 Sighthounds/Section 3 : Short-haired Sighthounds	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Not recognised	Foundation Stock Service	Not recognised	Not recognised
Basenji Basenji The Basenji is a breed of hunting dog that was bred from stock originating in central Africa. Most of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world place the breed in the Hound Group; more specifically, it may be classified as belonging to the sighthound type...	Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types/Section 6 : Primitive type	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 2, Hounds Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
Borzoi Borzoi The borzoi is a breed of domestic dog also called the Russian wolfhound and descended from dogs brought to Russia from central Asian countries. It is similar in shape to a greyhound, and is also a member of the sighthound family.The system by which Russians over the ages named their sighthounds...	(Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya) Group 10 Sighthounds/ Section 1 : Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 2, Hounds Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
Canaan Dog Canaan Dog The Canaan dog is a Canaanite breed of dog which may have existed in the eastern Mediterranean seaboard for millennia, as referenced in ancient sculptures.-Appearance:...	Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types/Section 6 : Primitive type	Utility Group Utility Group Utility Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. How Utility Group is defined varies among kennel clubs, and different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Utility Group. Some kennel clubs do not use the...	Group 3 Working Dogs Working Group (dogs) Working Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Working Group, although different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Working Group. Working Group does not...	Herding Group Herding Group Herding Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. It does not refer to one particular type of dog. How the Herding Group is defined varies among kennel clubs, and different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their...	Group 7 (Non Sporting)	Non-Sporting Group
Carolina Dog Carolina Dog The Carolina Dog, or American Dingo, is a landrace or naturally selected type of dog which was discovered living as a wild dog or free roaming dog by Dr Lehr.J. Brisbin. CDs are now bred and kept in captive collections or packs. They were discovered during the 1970s living in isolated stretches...	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised
Chart Polski (Polish Greyhound) Chart Polski The Polish Greyhound is a Polish sighthound breed. It is known as the Polish Greyhound, although it is not a direct relative of the Greyhound dog.-Appearance:...	Group 10 Sighthounds/Section 3 : Short-haired Sighthounds	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised
Cirneco Dell’Etna	Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	not recognised	Foundation Stock Service	not recognised	not recognised
Greyhound Greyhound The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...	Group 10 Sighthounds/Section 3 : Short-haired Sighthounds	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 2, Hounds Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
Hungarian Greyhound (Magyar Agar) Magyar Agar The Magyar agár is a dog breed. It is also called a Hungarian greyhound, although this is somewhat of a misnomer. The Magyar agár is not descended from the greyhound and is not known as a "greyhound" in its country of origin. A more proper alternative name would be Hungarian gazehound or Hungarian...	Group 10 Sighthounds/Section 3 : Short-haired Sighthounds	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised
Ibizan Hound Ibizan Hound The Ibizan Hound , pronounced "I-bee-zan" or "I-beeth-an", is a lean, agile dog of the hound family. There are two hair types of the breed: smooth and wire. The more commonly seen type is the smooth...	(Podenco Ibicenco) Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types/Section 7: Primitive type - Hunting Dogs	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 2, Hounds Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
Irish Wolfhound Irish Wolfhound The Irish wolfhound is a breed of domestic dog , specifically a sighthound. The name originates from its purpose rather than from its appearance...	Group 10 Sighthounds/Section 2: Rough-haired Sighthounds	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 2, Hounds Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
New Guinea Singing Dog New Guinea Singing Dog The New Guinea Singing Dog is a wild dog once found throughout New Guinea. New Guinea Singing Dogs are named for their unique howl....	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised
Peruvian Inca Orchid	(Perro sin pelo del Perú) Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types/Section 6 : Primitive type (one breed, three sizes)	not recognised	not recognised	Foundation Stock Service	(Peruvian Hairless Dog) Group 7 (Non Sporting) (one breed, three sizes)	(Peruvian Hairless Dog) (Three breeds of different sizes) Non-Sporting Group
Pharaoh Hound Pharaoh Hound The Pharaoh Hound is a breed of dog and the national hound of the Mediterranean nation of Malta. Its native name is Kelb tal-Fenek in Maltese, which means "rabbit hound". The dog is the traditional hunting companion of Maltese outdoorsmen. The breed has no conclusive links with Ancient Egypt and...	Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types/Section 6 : Primitive type	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 2, Hounds Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
Podenco Canario Podenco Canario Podenco Canario is a breed of dog originally from the Canary Islands. The Podenco Canario is still used in the Canary Islands today in packs as a hunting dog, primarily used for rabbit hunting. The word "podenco" is Spanish for "hound"...	Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types/Section 7 : Primitive type - Hunting Dogs	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised
Podengo Portugueso	Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types/Section 7 : Primitive type - Hunting Dogs	(Warren Hound) Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	not recognised	Foundation Stock Service	not recognised	not recognised
Rhodesian Ridgeback Rhodesian Ridgeback The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a dog breed developed in Southern Africa, where it was used to hunt Lions. This is most likely why this dog is known for its bravery...	Group 6 Scenthounds and Related Breeds/Section 3 : Related breeds	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 2, Hounds Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
Saluki Saluki The Saluki, also known as the Royal Dog of Egypt and Persian Greyhound is one of the oldest known breeds of domesticated dog. From the period of the Middle Kingdom onwards, Saluki-like animals appear on the ancient Egyptian tombs of 2134 BC. They have connections both to the Bible and Imperial...	Group 10 Sighthounds/ Section 1 : Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 2, Hounds Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
Scottish Deerhound Scottish Deerhound The Scottish Deerhound, or simply the Deerhound, is a breed of hound , once bred to hunt the Red Deer by coursing.- Appearance :The Scottish Deerhound resembles a rough-coated Greyhound. It is however, larger in size and bone...	Group 10 Sighthounds/Section 2 : Rough-haired Sighthounds	(Deerhound) Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	(Deerhound) Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	(Deerhound) Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
Silken Windhound Silken Windhound The Silken Windhound is a rare American breed of dog, a member of the sighthound family.-Appearance:The Silken Windhound is a graceful, small to medium-sized sighthound with a moderately long silky coat. This breed owes its unique appearance, elegant build, and the athleticism of a true coursing...	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised
Sloughi Sloughi The Sloughi is a North African breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. It is found in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. Sloughis are likely closely related to the Azawakh, but not to the Saluki .-Appearance:...	Group 10 Sighthounds/Section 3 : Short-haired Sighthounds	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	not recognised	Foundation Stock Service	Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
Spanish Greyhound	Group 10 Sighthounds/Section 3 : Short-haired Sighthounds	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised	not recognised
Thai Ridgeback Thai Ridgeback The Thai Ridgeback is an ancient breed of dog. The breed was formerly unknown outside of Thailand, but is gaining notice in the Western world. The Thai Ridgeback is one of only three breeds that has a ridge of hair that runs along its back in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat...	Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types/Section 7 : Primitive type - Hunting Dogs	not recognised	not recognised	Foundation Stock Service	not recognised	not recognised
Whippet Whippet The Whippet is a breed of dog in the sighthound family. They are active and playful and are physically similar to a small Greyhound.- Description :...	Group 10 Sighthounds/Section 3 : Short-haired Sighthounds	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 2, Hounds Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Group 4 (Hounds) Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Hound Group Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
Xoloitzcuintli	Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types/ Section 6 : Primitive type (one breed, three sizes)	Utility Group Utility Group Utility Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. How Utility Group is defined varies among kennel clubs, and different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Utility Group. Some kennel clubs do not use the... (three breeds of different size)	Two breeds of different size in Group 6 Non-Sporting one breed in Group 5 Toys Toy Group Toy Group is the name of a breed Group of the smallest kinds of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. Toy Group does not necessarily refer to one particular type of dog. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Toy Group although different kennel clubs...	Foundation Stock Service	Group 7 (Non Sporting)	not recognised

Other registries

This article only covers the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world, but there are national clubs in many countries where many of these breeds may also be listed in similar or other Breed Groups.

Other breeds may be may not be acceptable by major kennel clubs for a variety of reasons, usually that they are too small in number in a particular area, though they may be numerous in their place of origin. These are sometimes called rare breeds

Rare breed (dog)

Rare breed is any breed of dog that is small in number. Since dogs have greater genetic variability than other domesticated animals the number of possible breeds is vast...

, and breeders and dog owners may register their dogs with any of the very large number of small breed clubs, dog sport clubs, minor kennel clubs and internet-based dog businesses in order to participate in the club's or business' activities. For breeds not yet recognised by one of the major kennel clubs, there are usually numerous competing breed clubs for each individual breed.

Not recognised

A breed that is not recognised by a kennel club means that it has not been sufficiently vetted according to that particular kennel club's rules. It does not mean that the breed is not a breed. Major kennel clubs usually require a breed to have a specific amount of documentation, as well as a large enough breed club to warrant the training of judges for the breed, for the breed to be accepted.

Sighthound and Pariah dog types

Sighthounds

Pariah or Primitive dogs