The Working Dog Breed
If you had to summarize the working dog group, it's that they are strong dogs who are bred to help people in a specific way. Working dogs love having a 'job' that will keep them out of trouble, and allow them to feel fulfilled and at peace. The largest dogs fall into this group, such as the Leonberger and the Mastiff, but not all working dogs are characterized by their size: Siberian Huskies for example are known for their endurance and ability to handle cold weather. Working dogs are oftentimes confused with Shepherds since they too are bred to have a job- except that they all share the innate ability to herd animals. On the other hand, working dogs vary widely in what they are bred for, but they are all fast learners and motivated to work and help their families.
Do working dogs make good personal protection dogs?
What dog breed is best for personal protection?
What dogs are considered working dogs?
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Aidi
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Akbash Dog
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Akita
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Alano Espanol
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Alaskan Malamute
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American Bulldog
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog
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Anglo Francais De Petite Venerie
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Ariegeois
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Armenian Gampr Dog
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Artois Hound
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Bernese Mountain Dog
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Billy
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Boerboel
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Boxer
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Bullmastiff
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Bully Kutta
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Canadian Eskimo Dog
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Cane Corso
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Carpathian Shepherd Dog
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Catahoula Leopard Dog
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Caucasian Shepherd Dog
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Central Asian Shepherd Dog
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Chinook
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Doberman Pinscher
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Dogo Argentino
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Dogue de Bordeaux
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English Shepherd
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German Pinscher
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Giant Schnauzer
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Great Dane
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Great Pyrenees
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Karelian Bear Dog
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Komondor
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Kuvasz
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Leonberger
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Neapolitan Mastiff
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Newfoundland
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Perro de Presa Canario
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Portuguese Water Dog
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Rottweiler
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Samoyed
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Siberian Husky
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Standard Schnauzer
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Tibetan Mastiff
Do working dogs make good police dogs?
Which dogs are best for guarding property?
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