Working Dogs

Working Group Dogs were bred to perform a variety of jobs. Working Dogs may guard property, pull sleds and perform water rescues. These terrific helpers to man are intelligent, quick to learn and capable animals. They make good, steady companions to their humans. Working dogs are powerfully built and large in size. Working Dogs are generally loyal, dedicated and protective. Their stature makes them impractical for many families, who may not have space for them.


The Akita is a large, powerfully built dog with heavy bone and much substance. They have a large curled tail, which balances the large head. Akita's are double coated, with a thick, soft undercoat and a straight, harsh outer coat. Akitas come in a variety of colors, including white, brindle and pinto. They are alert, responsive and courageous. Akitas can be aggressive toward other dogs.

Alaska Malamute

One of the oldest sled dogs, The Alaskan Malamute is a powerful, substantially built dog bred for the hard work of pulling sled over miles of snowy terrain. They have a double coat, with a soft undercoat and a long stiff outer coat. Alaskan Malamutes are affection ale, friendly, loyal devoted companion.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are large, rugged animals with impressive endurance. Bred AA a working guard dog, this breed is without equal in protecting livestock. This breed comes in a variety of colors and has a short coat. They are alert, intelligent, calm, observant and protective. Anatolian Shepherds are highly territorial and make natural guard dogs.

Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a sturdy dog that was bred for strength and agility for drafting and droving work in the mountainous regions of his origin. This distinctive, handsome dog has a tri colored coat, which is mainly jet black. The coat is thick and fairly long. Their temperament is self confident, alert and good natured.

Black Russian Terrier

This is a robust, large, powerful dog bred in Russia as a protective guard dog. They have great strength and endurance. Their tousled double coat is black, with a hair length of 1 1/2 to 4 inches long. The Russian Terrier is a calm, confident, courageous dog that is intelligent and reliable.


The Ideal Boxer is a medium sized, square built dog with strong build. Their short coat is colored fawn and brindle. The Boxer is a hearing guard dog, with alert bearing. The temperament is playful, yet patient and is stoical with children.


The Bullmastiff is a strong, powerful dog, which was developed in England to protect game from poachers. Their short, dense coats give good weather protection they are brave and confident yet docile. This breed is reliable, intelligent and willing to please.

Doberman Pinscher

Dobermans are medium sized dogs with an elegant appearance. Their coats are smooth and short haired. Dobermans are black with red and fawn marking or rust colored. They are energetic, watchful, determined alert, fearless, loyal and obedient.

German Pinscher

The German Pinscher is a medium sized, short coated dog with an elegant appearance and strong structure. This breed is intelligent and vivacious.

Giant Schnauzer

The Giant Schnauzer is a large, more powerful version of the Standard Schnauzer. They have a sturdy strong body. They are composed, alert, intelligent and reliable.

Great Dane

The Great Dane is regal in appearance, dignified, strong and elegant. This breed is tall, powerful and smoothly muscled.

Great Pyrenees

This breed is an elegant dog with a beautiful, thick, white coat. The Great Pyrenees was bred to withstand the severe weather on the steep mountains slopes of the Pyrenees. Their demeanor is quiet and composed. They are patient, and tolerant but protective of those in their charge.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

This is s Draft and Dover breed, which is strong and powerful. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was bred to perform all purpose farm duties in the mountainous regions in Switzerland. They are bold, faithful, willing working dogs.


Komondors are imposing, strong dogs with an unusual heavy coat of white cords. Their unusual coat serves to protect the dog from the extremes of weather that they are exposed to, as they work in the open outdoors. AS a flock guardian, this coat also helps the guard dog to blend in with its sheep. This devoted guardian is vigilant, courageous and faithful.


This is a large, sturdily built, strong but light footed working dog. The Kuvasz has a double coat of white. They are spirited dogs with keen intelligence. Primarily a one family dog, they are devoted, gentle and patient.


The Mastiff is a massive, symmetrical working dog that impresses with its grandeur and dignity. Their outer coat is straight and coarse, of moderately short length. Mastiffs are dignified, good natured, courageous working dogs. Here's also a list of the best dog beds for Mastiffs.

Neapolitan Mastiff

This is an ancient breed, which was rediscovered in Italy in the 1940's. The Neapolitan Mastiff is a heavy-boned, massive dog, bred as a guardian and defender of owner and property. This breed is steady and loyal to his owner that is always watchful.


The Newfoundland is a multipurpose dog, capable of working on land and in water. They have a sweet disposition and are devoted companions.

Portuguese Water Dog

Fishermen along Portugal’s coast prized the seafaring breed. Their robust, medium build allowed for a full day's work in and out of the water. They are exceptionally intelligent and loyal to their master.


This is a medium, large dog that is powerful and robust. The coloring is black with defined rust markings. Rottweilers are basically calm, confident, courageous dogs that are protective of their home and family.

Saint Bernard

This breed is tall and powerful, with strong muscles. They have a thick, dense coat for cold weather work. Saint Bernards are usually shades of white and red.


The Samoyed is a working dog with a distinctive thick, white coat for cold climate work. They are intelligent, gentle, loyal, adaptable, alert, lively and friendly dogs.

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky is a medium sized working dog that is quick and light footed. They are possessive guard dogs that are also friendly and gentle. Make sure to use a husky harness when walking your Husky.

Standard Schnauzer

This is a robust, heavy set dog with good muscle and strong boned. Standard Schnauzers have highly developed senses. They are intelligent and have a high spirited temperament.

Tibetan Mastiff

This noble, impressive dog is large and powerful The Tibetan Mastiff has been used as a family and property guardian for many years. Tibetan Mastiffs are highly intelligent, independent, strong willed and protective.

These strong, hardy dogs make wonderful companions for people who have room to accommodate them.