| Dogs have been part of the lives of men and | | | | Some of these breeds include the Boykin Spaniel, |
| women since 10,000BC, probably domesticated | | | | Redbone Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd |
| from wolves, jackals or some other distant | | | | among others. |
| relative; however, scientifically there is no doubt | | | | Dogs have proven themselves to be our friends, |
| they all have a common canine ancestor. | | | | companions, caretakers and protectors. All around |
| Some have made it their life's ambition to breed | | | | us we see these partners doing there duties |
| and raise wonderful, beautiful dogs. In 1884 in | | | | every day. They find lost persons, track illegal |
| Great Britain, the Kennel Club was established | | | | drugs, lead the blind and assist the physically |
| evolving from a group of dog loving enthusiasts. | | | | disabled. Now there are also therapy dogs, that |
| Once this group got together, standards began to | | | | can bring relief to the recovering and can even |
| be established for various breeds. In the American | | | | predict the onset of certain conditions, such as |
| Kennel Club (AKC) the breeds are categorized into | | | | seizures. Some dogs have been trained to sniff |
| eight groups. | | | | for cancer and some, used by exterminators, can |
| Working Herding Sporting Hound Terrier Non | | | | sniff for termites. |
| Sporting Toy | | | | But for most of us, these furry four legged |
| There is also a miscellaneous class This class is for | | | | creatures, coming in all sizes, keep us company, |
| dog breeds from around the world whose breed | | | | welcome us home, give us their love and loyalty. |
| has not been officially recognized by the AKC. | | | | Where would we be without them? |