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dog breeds ![click to hear : dog breeds click to hear : dog breeds](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
There are about 350 breeds of dog, classified into 10 groups according to their morphology and use.
schnauzer ![click to hear : schnauzer click to hear : schnauzer](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Strong energetic dog originally from Germany, used as a guard dog and also as a pet.
chow chow ![click to hear : chow chow click to hear : chow chow](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Pet originally from China, independent and reserved, it is also used as a guard dog.
German shepherd ![click to hear : German shepherd click to hear : German shepherd](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
The most common multipurpose dog in the world: sheep dog, guard dog, police dog (detection and search), guide dog for the blind and pet.
bulldog ![click to hear : bulldog click to hear : bulldog](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Extremely affectionate and playful pet with a muscular body; it becomes aggressive when its owner is attacked.
poodle ![click to hear : poodle click to hear : poodle](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
The most common pet in the world, usually very faithful and very fond of water; poodles are also used as circus performers.
collie ![click to hear : collie click to hear : collie](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Scottish sheep dog and an affectionate and highly valued pet; the long-haired variety is more common than the short-haired variety.