Task · part of 1. Where dogs came from, the seven groups, and breeds
1(b). Common characteristics of each of the seven major dog groups
Required
Seven groups, and what the dogs in each have in common. This is the framework requirement 3(c) uses when it asks what to consider in choosing a family dog.
Where this step comes from
- Dog Care Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-01), Requirement 1(b)