PHOTOS OF DOGS FROM THE UTILITY GROUP LIST

The UK Kennel Club categorises breeds based on their original jobs.

However, the evolution of certain dogs can place them in a different group than expected.

Breed recognition reflects the roles dogs performed in the past.

These dogs no longer fit into other group categories.

Breeders developed these dogs for a special purpose.

However, if that purpose doesn't fit into another group, such as the Pastoral or Working Group, the dog is placed in the Utility Group.

A

Akita

B

Boston Terrier

C

Canaan Dog

Chow Chow

D

Dalmatian

E

English Bulldog

Eurasier

F

French Bulldog

G

German Spitz (Klein)

German Spitz (Mittel)

J

Japanese Shiba Inu

Japanese Spitz

K

Keeshond

Kooikerhongje

L

Lhasa Apso

P

Poodle (Standard)

Poodle (Miniature)

Poodle (Toy)

S

Snapple

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Schnauzer (Standard)

Shih Tzu

Shar Pei

T

Tibetan Spaniel

Tibetan Terrier

The Kennel Club have several groups of dogs which consist of:

GUNDOG GROUPS

HOUND DOG GROUPS

PASTORAL GROUPS

TERRIER GROUPS

TOY GROUPS

UTILITY GROUPS

WORKING GROUPS

You can find all of these groups listed on our website.