WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW NYC 2010 #-33

Westminster Dog Show.Madison Square Garden,NYC,New York.

Akita Raiden Dog Show 6-21-2009

Raiden in akita breed ring and group ring, with Pino Renzulli showing him.

Stump Is Top Dog

The Westminster Dog Show crowned Stump the 10-year-old Sussex Spaniel as best in show. Stump is the oldest dog to ever win best in show.

Westminster Kennel Club dog show preview day

Los Angeles Times sports columnist TJ Simers at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York.

Westminster Yorkshire Terrier Show 2010 - Part 3

The most famous American show. Madison Square Garden, New York, February 15, 2010. Here the last part of the Yorkshire Terriers ring.

Northern California Beagle Rescue Interviewed - KTVU

With the Best in Show win of UNO in the Westminster Dog Show in 2008, there has been an insurgence of beagle talk.

Dogs Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Toy Group
With their tiny stature this group of dog main function is to embody sheer delight according to AKC. Toy dogs are convenient for on the dog city dwellers. Pups in the toy group make loving, playful and entertaining companions. Among the toy breed dogs are: the Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, Pug, Maltese, Pomeranian, Papillion, and more.

Hound Group
No this isn't an Elvis song, this is a distinct group of dogs known for being bred to hunt. This varied group of dogs share an acute sense of smell and unmatched stamina. The hound group include the following breeds: Basset Hound, Whippet, Bloodhound, and Beagle.

Herding Group
This group of dogs all have an incredible ability to move groups of animals, including humans. The need for herding dogs came in old time England, and the farmers needed help maintaining their flocks. Border Collie, Sheepdog, German Shepherd, and the Australian Cattle dog are all included in the herding dog group.

Sporting Group
Diverse group of athletic and alert dogs. Bred to hunt, from bird to game, some experts feel that this well rounded group of dogs make great companions. Which is why the most popular dogs are Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers. Included in the sporting dog group are Weimeraner, Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever.

Non-Sporting Group
The non-sporting dog group has an interesting variety of dogs, ranging in size and stature. Many different personalities are also offered in this group. This group of dogs share almost no ancestry. This could almost be called the miscellaneous group since no one is like the other. Boston Terrier, Chow Chow, Poodle, and the Dalmatian are all examples of non-sporting dogs.

Working Group
As the name states, these dogs all serve a working function and typically share a hefty stature and considerable strength. Experts say that working group breeds do best on farms and are unsuitable for an average family. Sampling of this group of dogs include: Boxer, Bull Mastiff, Great Dane and the Saint Bernard.

Terrier Group
Terrier dogs all share similar spirited, energetic personalities but range in size from teeny tiny to quite large. Originally bred to hunt vermin, they are quick and agile. Most terriers are hard headed and difficult to train, but once well trained they are loyal loving companions. Some breeds included in the Terrier group include: Airedale terrier, Australian Terrier, Cairn Terrier, West Highland Terrier, and the Yorkshire Terrier.

Lindsay Fast is the owner of Ruff & Stuff online doggie boutique. She's been working with dogs since she was in college and has a passion for training as well as informative tips for dogs and dog lovers. Visit her online dog store for all of your pet needs: http://ruff-and-stuff.com.