Purebred Basics
Breeds are divided into seven breed types, each with its own unique characteristics and history.
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Since the first arranged dog breeding, humans have been gradually creating the most diverse species in the world: Canis familiaris, the domestic dog. Diversity in dogs existed even in prehistoric times, with distinct types of families, or "breeds," arising among their wolf ancestors 3,000 to 4,000 years ago.
Today the American Kennel Club recognizes over 150 breeds. These breeds are divided into seven breed types, each with its own unique characteristics and history.
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