Working Dogs

Dogs especially trained to perform practical tasks such as sledding, pulling, guarding, etc.

Select a WORKING breed below to learn more

Breed Name	Breed Origin	Breed Facts	Link Text
Akita	Japan	Height-28 inches Weight-130 pounds Life span-12 years Original use-Large game hunting, dog fighting Current use-Companion, Security	View our photos of Akitas
Alaskan Malamute	USA	Height-26 inches Weight-100 pounds Life span-13 years Original use-Sled pulling, hunting Current use-Companion, sled pulling, sled racing	View our photos of Alaskan Malamutes
Anatolian Shepherd Dog	Turkey	Height-32 inches Weight-150 pounds Life span-14 years Original use-Sheep guarding Current use-Sheep guarding	View our photos of Anatolian Shepherd Dogs
Bernese Mountain Dog	Switzerland	Height-27 inches Weight-130 pounds Life span-8 years Original use-Drafting Current use-Companion	View our photos of Bernese Mountain Dogs
Black Russian Terrier	Russia	Height-32 inches Weight-160 pounds Life span-11 years Original use-Watchdog Current use-Companion, security	View our photos of Black Russian Terriers
Boerboel	South Africa	Height-28 inches Weight-200 pounds Life span-12 years Original use-Family guard dog Current use-Companion	View our photos of Boerboels
Boxer	Germany	Height-25 inches Weight-80 pounds Life span-12 years Original use-Guarding, bull baiting Current use-Companion	View our photos of Boxers
Bullmastiff	Great Britain	Height-27 inches Weight-130 pounds Life span-12 years Original use-Guarding Current use-Companion, guarding	View our photos of Bullmastiffs
Cane Corso	Italy	Height-28 inches Weight-165 pounds Life span-11 years Original use-Cattle droving Current use-Companion, security	View our photos of Cani Corsi
Chinook	USA	Height-26 inches Weight-90 pounds Life span-14 years Original use-Sled pulling Current use-Sled pulling, companion, guarding	View our photos of Chinooks
Dobermann Pinscher	Germany	Height-28 inches Weight-110 pounds Life span-12 years Original use-Guarding Current use-Companion, security	View our photos of Dobermann Pinschers
Dogo Argentino	Argentina	Height-27 inches Weight-100 pounds Life span-11 years Original use-Game hunting, dog fighting Current use-Companion	View our photos of Dogos Argentinos
Dogue de Bordeaux	France	Height-28 inches Weight-150 pounds Life span-7 years Original use-Guarding, game hunting Current use-Companion, guarding	View our photos of Dogues de Bordeaux
German Pinscher	Germany	Height-20 inches Weight-50 pounds Life span-15 years Original use-Vermin hunting Current use-Companion	View our photos of German Pinschers
Giant Schnauzer	Germany	Height-28 inches Weight-110 pounds Life span-12 years Original use-Cattle herding Current use-Companion, service	View our photos of Giant Schnauzers
Great Dane	Germany	Height-36 inches Weight-200 pounds Life span-10 years Original use-War dog, large mammal hunting Current use-Companion, guarding	View our photos of Great Danes
Great Pyrenees	France/Spain	Height-32 inches Weight-135 pounds Life span-12 years Original use-Sheep guarding Current use-Companion, guarding	View our photos of Great Pyrenees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog	Switzerland	Height-29 inches Weight-155 pounds Life span-11 years Original use-Drafting Current use-Companion	View our photos of Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
Komondor	Hungary	Height-33 inches Weight-145 pounds Life span-12 years Original use-Sheep guarding Current use-Livestock guarding, companion	View our photos of Komondorok
Kuvasz	Hungary	Height-30 inches Weight-125 pounds Life span-13 years Original use-Livestock guarding Current use-Companion, security	View our photos of Kuvaszok
Leonberger	Germany	Height-31 inches Weight-170 pounds Life span-9 years Original use-Companion Current use-Companion	View our photos of Leonbergers
Mastiff	England	Height-33 inches Weight-250 pounds Life span-12 years Original use-Guarding Current use-Companion, guarding	View our photos of Mastiffs
Neapolitan Mastiff	Italy	Height-30 inches Weight-200 pounds Life span-10 years Original use-Livestock guarding, dog fighting Current use-Companion, security	View our photos of Neapolitan Mastiffs
Newfoundland	Canada	Height-29 inches Weight-180 pounds Life span-10 years Original use-Helping fishermen Current use-Companion, rescue	View our photos of Newfoundlands
Portuguese Water Dog	Portugal	Height-23 inches Weight-60 pounds Life span-14 years Original use-Working with fisherman Current use-Companion, guarding, retrieving	View our photos of Portuguese Water Dogs
Rottweiler	Germany	Height-27 inches Weight-140 pounds Life span-12 years Original use-Cattle/guard dog Current use-Companion, police dog, guarding	View our photos of Rottweilers
Saint Bernard	Switzerland	Height-34 inches Weight-265 pounds Life span-11 years Original use-Hauling, companion Current use-Companion	View our photos of Saint Bernards
Samoyed	Russia (Siberia)	Height-23 inches Weight-65 pounds Life span- 14 years Original use-Reindeer Herding Current use-Companion	View our photos of Samoyeds
Siberian Husky	Russia (Siberia)	Height-23 inches Weight-60 pounds Life span-14 years Original use-Sled pulling Current use-Companion, sled racing	View our photos of Siberian Huskies
Standard Schnauzer	Germany	Height-20 inches Weight-55 pounds Life span-14 years Original use-Ratting, guarding Current use-Companion	View our photos of Standard Schnauzers
Tibetan Mastiff	Tibet	Height-28 inches Weight-180 pounds Life span-16 years Original use-Livestock guarding Current use-Companion, guarding	View our photos of Tibetan Mastiffs

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