{"id":37057,"date":"2023-03-02T12:22:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T12:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/?post_type=seo-page&p=37057"},"modified":"2023-10-19T11:09:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T11:09:11","slug":"dog-breeds","status":"publish","type":"seo-page","link":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/seo\/dog-breeds","title":{"rendered":"Dog breeds"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dog Breeds<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
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Did you know? There are more than 300 breeds of dogs in this world, each with its own characteristics, personalities, and behavioural traits. This means that every dog has some innate traits that they have naturally \u2013 be it wanting to have high levels of activity or wanting to chase smaller animals.
\nIf you’re looking to bring a new furry friend home, it’s better to learn about these things in advance. Here’s everything you need to know about dog breeds, so you can decide which kind of faithful friend best suits you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Do So Many Dog Breeds Exist?<\/h2>\n\n

The beautiful friendship between canines and humans has existed for thousands of years. The beginning of this tale dates back to 15,000 years, when humans domesticated grey wolves for hunting. While some wolves stayed in the wild, others chose to form closer bonds with people.<\/p>\n

As humans figured out how to domesticate and train them, these animals started performing important tasks in society and homes, including hunting, protection, and even companionship. They gradually evolved along with humans and became friendly, docile, and more dependent on humans, thus becoming an integral part of communities.
\nThese beautiful creatures then increased in numbers, slowly diversifying into different breeds based on their geographical, physical, and behavioural needs. Their coats started to thicken in colder areas while their bodies developed to pull sleds through the gigantic icy expanses. They started to obey their owners and became the furry friends we’ve grown to love today.
\nDog Chef lists down ten groups of dogs, as classified by F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Cynologique Internationale, based on their physical traits and characteristics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The 5 Top Dog Breeds<\/h3>\n \n <\/div>\n \n
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Everything you need to know about the main dog breeds and their specificities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Dog Breeds: Classification<\/h2>\n\n

The F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Cynologique Internationale has grouped the dog breeds into 10 groups:<\/p>\n

Group 1:<\/b> Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)<\/span><\/p>\n

Group 2:<\/b> Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossian, Swiss Mountain, and Cattle Dogs<\/span><\/p>\n

Group 3:<\/b> Terriers<\/span><\/p>\n

Group 4: <\/b>Dachshunds<\/span><\/p>\n

Group 5: <\/b>Spitz and Primitive Type Dogs<\/span><\/p>\n

Group 6:<\/b> Scent Hounds, Search Dogs, and Related Breeds<\/span><\/p>\n

Group 7: <\/b>Pointing Dogs<\/span><\/p>\n

Group 8: <\/b>Flushing Dogs, Retrievers, Water Dogs<\/span><\/p>\n

Group 9: <\/b>Companion and Toy Breeds<\/span><\/p>\n

Group 10: <\/b>Sighthounds<\/span><\/p>\n

These ten groups of dogs are recognized throughout the world, helping group dog breeds according to their common attributes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our 5 fresh recipes perfectly suited to all dog breeds<\/h3>\n \n <\/div>\n \n
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The benefits of home-made food<\/h4>\n \n
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Discover our 5 delicious recipes that your dog will love! They are developed by veterinarians to be perfectly complete and balanced for all dogs, even the most sensitive or difficult. Our recipes are all based on the criteria recommended by the worldwide veterinary standards FEDIAF and NRC.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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