The American Kennel Club recognizes over 150 dog breeds that are categorized into 7 groups: sporting, herding, working, terrier, toy, hound, and non-sporting. The document lists the most popular dog breeds according to the AKC as Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Yorkshire Terrier, Beagle, Golden Retriever, Bulldog, Boxer, Dachshund, Poodle, Shih Tzu, Miniature Schnauzer, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Rottweiler, Pug, Doberman Pinschers, Sheepdog, Maltese, Cocker Spaniel, Great Dane, Siberian Husky,