How Many Types of Dogs Are There in the World?
Last Updated Apr 10, 2020 4:13:45 AM ET
There are 340 recognized dog breeds in the world as of 2014, with 167 recognized in the United States. AKC-recognized breeds belong to 10 categorized groups based on the dog’s function, purpose, size or appearance.
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