How many breeds of dogs are there

There are about 5000 breeds of dogs, and only about 150 or so are registered with AKC and more with CKC.

There are a total of 157 types of dog breeds recognised by the AKC (American Kennel Club). There are also different dog groups.

There are 8 variety groups of dogs, all of which have over 20 types of breeds within the 8 families. Thanks for asking ChaCha!

There are over 150 breeds of dog registered with the American Kennel Club, and that doesn't include all breeds in the world.