How many dog breeds are there, and what species of wild dog were most domestic dogs descended from?
The number of registered dog breeds varies by country and organization. I believe that since most current domestic dog breeds can interbreed with the wolf, (and so the domestic dog is sometimes considered a subspecies) that would be the answer to the second half of your question. [Nov 19 04 4:33 PM] lothruin writes: The AKC has 150 registered breeds. The Westminster Kennel Club recognizes 162 breeds and varieties.
