The Different Dog Type Groups

Every dog was bred for a purpose. Understanding the 7 official breed groups helps you choose a companion that truly fits your home, energy, and lifestyle — so both of you can thrive together.
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Sporting Group

Gun dogs bred to assist hunters — active, alert & friendly

🥩 High-protein raw blends fuel sporting breeds' boundless energy
Labrador Retriever
Sporting Group

Labrador Retriever

One of the most beloved family breeds worldwide. Labs are friendly, energetic, and love the outdoors. Their high activity level demands calorie-dense, protein-rich raw meals to fuel their boundless energy and keep joints healthy.

Raw Tip: High-protein beef or chicken blends fuel their active lifestyle.

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Golden Retriever
Sporting Group

Golden Retriever

Gentle, devoted, and brilliantly trainable, the Golden thrives on consistent activity and social interaction. A raw diet rich in omega fatty acids supports their gorgeous double coat and keeps their joints supple for years of adventure.

Raw Tip: Omega-rich fish or lamb blends maintain that signature golden coat.

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Cocker Spaniel
Sporting Group

Cocker Spaniel

A merry, elegant sporting dog with silky ears and a heart full of love. Cockers are responsive and food-motivated, making raw feeding a smooth transition. Their long ears need good nutrition to stay healthy and infection-free.

Raw Tip: Lighter raw portions with fresh vegetables support healthy skin and ears.

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Hound Group

Scent & sight hunters — independent, tenacious & vocal

🥩 Lean raw portions keep hounds agile and at their hunting best
Beagle
Hound Group

Beagle

A compact, merry scent hound driven by curiosity and an unmatched nose. Beagles are prone to weight gain, so a controlled raw diet with precise portions is ideal — keeping them lean, energetic, and at peak scenting performance.

Raw Tip: Lean protein blends with controlled fat keep the Beagle's weight in check.

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Greyhound
Hound Group

Greyhound

The world's fastest dog is surprisingly gentle and calm indoors. Greyhounds have almost no body fat, making a high-quality raw diet essential to maintain muscle, energy, and their sleek physique without over-burdening their lean metabolism.

Raw Tip: Nutrient-dense raw meals protect their lean muscle mass and stamina.

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Bloodhound
Hound Group

Bloodhound

The most powerful nose in the canine world belongs to a gentle, lovable giant. Bloodhounds are deep-chested and prone to bloat — smaller, more frequent raw meals and biologically appropriate proteins are critical for their well-being.

Raw Tip: Smaller raw portions twice daily to reduce bloat risk in deep-chested breeds.

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Working Group

Built for serious tasks — guarding, pulling, search & rescue

🥩 Muscle-supporting raw meals are essential for working breed power
German Shepherd
Working Group

German Shepherd

Intelligent, loyal, and fearlessly versatile — the German Shepherd is one of the most capable breeds ever developed. Their high activity and muscle mass demand a raw diet loaded with quality protein to maintain their strength, focus, and legendary endurance.

Raw Tip: High-protein beef and organ blends fuel the GSD's powerful working body.

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Siberian Husky
Working Group

Siberian Husky

Built to run hundreds of miles across arctic tundra, the Husky is a high-endurance athlete with a unique metabolism. They thrive on fat-rich, moderate-protein raw diets — mimicking the energy they'd burn across frozen wilderness.

Raw Tip: Higher-fat raw blends mirror the Husky's natural high-energy Arctic diet.

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Rottweiler
Working Group

Rottweiler

Calm, confident, and deeply protective, the Rottweiler is a powerful breed that requires structured nutrition. A raw diet supports their dense muscle, reduces inflammation in working joints, and brings out the best in their steady, loyal temperament.

Raw Tip: Bone-rich raw meals support the Rottweiler's dense muscle and strong frame.

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Terrier Group

Feisty earth dogs — energetic, tenacious & full of spirit

🥩 Natural raw diets reduce skin sensitivities common in terrier breeds
Bull Terrier
Terrier Group

Bull Terrier

Muscular, mischievous, and absolutely devoted — the Bull Terrier is a force of nature in a compact body. Their skin and coat can be sensitive, making a natural raw diet with minimal additives the ideal choice to keep them healthy and thriving.

Raw Tip: Single-protein raw diets reduce allergens for skin-sensitive Bull Terriers.

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Scottish Terrier
Terrier Group

Scottish Terrier

Bold, dignified, and fiercely independent, the Scottie is a no-nonsense breed in a compact, powerful frame. Their wiry coats and stubborn strength benefit from omega-rich raw proteins that support coat texture and joint health.

Raw Tip: Lamb or salmon-based raw meals enhance the Scottie's distinctive wiry coat.

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Jack Russell Terrier
Terrier Group

Jack Russell Terrier

Tiny in size but enormous in energy — the Jack Russell never stops moving. Their sky-high metabolism demands a calorie-dense, high-quality raw diet served in small, frequent portions to maintain their explosive vitality throughout the day.

Raw Tip: Small, frequent raw portions match the Jack Russell's fast-burning metabolism.

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Toy Group

Compact lap dogs — affectionate, bold & always stylish

🥩 Precisely portioned raw meals prevent obesity in tiny toy breeds
Chihuahua
Toy Group

Chihuahua

The world's smallest breed with the biggest personality. Chihuahuas are prone to dental disease and blood sugar drops, making a raw diet with small, fresh portions the safest and most natural way to keep them vibrant and healthy for their long lives.

Raw Tip: Small fresh raw portions stabilise blood sugar and protect tiny Chihuahua teeth.

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Pomeranian
Toy Group

Pomeranian

A double-coated ball of energy and personality, the Pom's luxurious coat is their crowning glory. A raw diet rich in omega fatty acids and fresh proteins keeps that fluffy coat shining, while supporting their energetic, mischievous spirit.

Raw Tip: Omega-3-rich raw fish blends give the Pomeranian's coat its iconic fluffiness.

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Maltese
Toy Group

Maltese

An ancient companion breed wrapped in flowing white silk. The Maltese has a delicate digestive system that responds beautifully to a gentle raw diet — reducing tear staining, improving coat quality, and boosting their natural immunity.

Raw Tip: Gentle raw chicken or turkey blends suit the Maltese's sensitive digestion.

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Herding Group

Natural shepherds — highly intelligent, focused & athletic

🥩 Performance raw nutrition fuels herding breeds' elite mental & physical drive
Border Collie
Herding Group

Border Collie

The world's most intelligent dog breed, bar none. Border Collies are relentless, driven athletes that require a performance-level raw diet to match their extraordinary output. Quality protein and joint-supporting nutrients are non-negotiable for this breed.

Raw Tip: Performance raw blends with joint supplements match the Border Collie's elite drive.

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Australian Shepherd
Herding Group

Australian Shepherd

Rugged, versatile, and vivid in every way — the Aussie lives to work and play. Their active lifestyle and striking merle coat both benefit enormously from a balanced raw diet that fuels their body and nourishes their skin from the inside out.

Raw Tip: Balanced raw with fresh vegetables supports the Aussie's whole-body vitality.

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Herding Group

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Short legs, big heart, and the herding instinct of a breed twice their size. Corgis are prone to obesity due to their compact build — a precisely portioned raw diet keeps them lean, mobile, and full of the confidence that charmed the world.

Raw Tip: Lean, portioned raw meals prevent weight gain in the Corgi's low-slung frame.

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Non-Sporting Group

Diverse companions — varied sizes, coats & personalities

🥩 Tailored raw diets address the unique health quirks of non-sporting breeds
Bulldog
Non-Sporting Group

Bulldog

Beneath the tough exterior is one of the most affectionate, family-oriented dogs you will ever meet. Bulldogs are prone to skin folds, allergies, and weight issues — a clean raw diet with limited ingredients is transformative for their health and comfort.

Raw Tip: Limited-ingredient raw diets dramatically reduce Bulldog skin fold inflammation.

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Poodle
Non-Sporting Group

Poodle

Wickedly intelligent and remarkably athletic, the Poodle is far more than a show dog. Their hypoallergenic coat and sensitive digestion both respond exceptionally well to a raw diet — shinier, healthier coat and a gut that finally works as nature intended.

Raw Tip: Novel protein raw blends work beautifully for the Poodle's sensitive gut.

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Dalmatian
Non-Sporting Group

Dalmatian

Athletic, spotted, and undeniably distinctive — the Dalmatian is a unique breed with a unique nutritional need. They are prone to forming urate bladder stones, making a carefully managed raw diet low in purines absolutely critical for their long-term health.

Raw Tip: Low-purine raw proteins like chicken or turkey protect Dalmatian urinary health.

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