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Where did they come from?
Dog Statistics
100

Pit Bull Terrier

100

species

100

This dog group was used for hunting.  

Sporting

Toy 

Terrier

Sporting

100

Germany

100

What percent of US homes have a dog? 

76%

54%

85%

54%

200

Standard Poodle

200

domesticate

200

The group contains dog breeds that were bred to control livestock (sheep/cows)

Toy Group

Herding Group

Terrier Group

Herding Group

200

China

200

How many different dog breeds are there? 

100

150

1,000

150

300

Rottweiler

300

wolves

300

This group of dogs was first bred to dig underground to kill rats and vermin. 

Toy Group

Terrier Group

Working Group

300

France

300

How many dogs are adopted from a shelter every year? 

4.1 million

1.2 million

200,000


4.1 million

400

Yorkshire Terrier

400

selective breeding

400

This group of dogs were bred to chase fast prey like rabbits, foxes, and antelope

Herding Group

Toy Group

Hound Group

400

Germany

400

Do more people own cats or dogs in the US? 

Cats:  79 million

Dogs:  108 million

500

Great Dane

500

artificial selection

500

What dog breed group is this dog in? 

Toy Group


500

United States

500

What is the most commonly owned dog breed in the United States? 

Labrador Retriever

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