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To find out the type of dog a person, we must analyze the personality and needs of each animal. Although there is a subdivision of dogs, this does not allow it we base ourselves carnival of madness only to choose the dog of our dreams. Currently in Portugal and the member countries carnival of madness of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), the dogs are divided into 40 sections and ten groups: 1. Dogs of Shepherd carnival of madness and Cattle Dogs; 2. Pinscher type dogs and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Dog Mountain and Cattle carnival of madness Dogs Swiss; carnival of madness 3. Terriers; 4. Baixotes; 5. Spitz type dogs and primitive type; 6. Dogs Levante and Corso and similar breeds; 7. Stop Dogs; 8. Dogs Lifters and collectors Hunting and Water Dogs; 9. Company of Dogs; 10. Greyhounds.
These groups are based mainly in dogs functionality: that is, the Terriers are animals that served mainly to hunt rats and other animals that were a pest to farmers; the Shepherd Dogs are intended to help owners in grazing; already carnival of madness the hunting collectors, or retrievers, are excellent to go collect the prey the hunter shot down; etc. Although these ratings to mirror the characteristics of animal, the main function of dogs is no longer hunting, but the company. Thus, companion dogs already are not limited to animals carnival of madness of group 9, but to all others that are adopted by families as simply pets. Thus appear different groups of dogs, designed to assist owners to choose the dog that best suits your lifestyle. One of the new classifications was advanced by Stanley Coren in his book "Why We Love The Dogs We Do". Based on temperament, behavior and lifestyle of dogs, the author suggests seven groups: Dogs Friendlies (Friendly Dogs); Dogs Protectors (Protective Dogs); Dogs Independent (Independent Dogs); Confident dogs (Self-Assured Dogs); Consistent Dogs (Consistent Dogs); Solid dogs (Dogs Steady); Smart Dogs (Clever Dogs). Dogs Friendlies As the name implies, this group found friendly animals that like strangers and therefore gives people bad guards. Actively seek the owner of the company and appear to depend on him to do everything. Because of this, do not tolerate solitude. Exercise requirements are variable, but all are well adapted to life in the city. Includes: Bearded Collie Bichon Frise Border Terrier Brittany Portuguese Water Dog Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cocker Spaniel English Cocker Spaniel Collie carnival of madness Curly-Coeated Retriever Field Spaniel Flat-Coated Retriever Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Keeshond Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Old Inglês Sheepdog English Setter Soft Coated Wheaten carnival of madness Terrier Springer Spaniel English Springer Spaniel Dogs Vizsla Welsh Guards In this group are the best guards. These dogs are territorial carnival of madness and suspicious to strangers, although some, like the Boxer and Schnauzer can be socialized to the point of being friendly with those who do not know. Are all impressive and muscular dogs that should have an experienced owner. They should also be trained and socialized from an early age. Includes: Akita American Staffordshire Terrier Boxer Briard Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chow Chow German Wirehaired Pointer Giant Schnauzer Gordon Stter Komondor Kuvasz Puli Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottwieler Schnauzer (Standard) Staffordshire Bull Terrier Weimaraner Independent Dogs is often attributed one "cat personality "due to their independence. These dogs are friendly, but need not both human companionship as dogs of the first group. Are stubborn dogs that sometimes turn out to be more difficult to train. Enjoy more outdoor living than closed indoors. Nevertheless, are playful and very active. Includes: Afghan Hound Airedale carnival of madness Terrier Alaskan Malamute American Foxhound American Water Spaniel Black and Tan Coonhound Borzoi Dalmatian Inglês carnival of madness Foxhound German Shorthair Pointer Greyhound carnival of madness Harrier Siberian Husky Irish Setter Irish Water