THE UTILITY DOG GROUP LIST

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

However, the evolution of certain dogs can lead them to be placed in a different grouping than what we would expect.

Breed recognitions reflect the roles dogs performed in the past.

These dogs are breeds that 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

Schpperke

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.