Working Dog Breeds

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Breeds belonging to the same group often share many of the same traits. These unique or specialized characteristics set each breed group apart from the rest, and can help to narrow your search for the breed best suited for you!

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The Working Group

As the name implies, these are the dogs that are relied upon to do a specific job: in fact, some do multiple tasks for man. For the most part, they are large animals who perform these jobs by combining physical strength and endurance with keen intelligence.

The working group contains the biggest of the pedigree breeds: Mastiffs can weigh over 250 pounds; Great Danes can be seven feet tall (standing on their hindlegs). There are no small dogs in this group, because none do small jobs. Pulling a sled across the frozen northern lands or guarding an urban home, these animals earn their keep. Historically, many of these breeds were used in roles we later assigned to mules and horses: turning the stone wheels of gristmills, pulling drays on farms and sledges in forested areas.

That does not preclude their ability to be loyal and loving family pets; however, large animals must be trained and socialized from puppyhood onward if they are to become tractable companions. Obedience and knowing their place in your family's 'pack' is mandatory for a successful relationship with these substantial dogs.

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