Working Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs In This Group

The working dog group includes most guard dog breeds, such as the Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher, as well as northern sled dogs, such as the Alaskan malamute and Siberian husky. Most of these dogs need plenty of exercise and plenty of room to live. Many of these dogs have thick double coats and can shed a lot. Breeds that shed a lot include: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, Saint Bernard, Samoyed, and Siberian Husky. The top 10 most popular working dog breeds in the US according to 2005 American Kennel Club registrations are discussed below with their registration range included in parentheses.

1. boxer

The Boxer (#7) is a large, strong, muscular dog that is energetic, kind-hearted, and playful. Boxers are very popular because they love children and are a good breed of dog for active families with children. Young children and young children should be carefully supervised when around young or adolescent dogs who will knock them over when excited. This breed needs early socialization and obedience training as puppies and exercise during adolescence to control their exuberance. Boxers are alert, intelligent, and eager to please and can be trained to a high level for agility sports and obedience competitions. Boxers make good watchdogs and can even be trained to be watchdogs.

2. rottweiler

The Rottweiler (#16) is a very heavy, muscular, and large breed of dog. A well-bred Rottweiler is calm, intelligent, confident, and courageous, but can be aggressive toward strangers and strange dogs. Therefore, it is important that this breed is thoroughly socialized and obedience trained from when it is a puppy and continues into adolescence. The Rottie needs exercise and mental stimulation and is a good obedience, agility and schutzhund competitor. Rottweilers are not suited for indoor life and enjoy being outdoors. A well-trained Rottie gets along well with older children, but this breed should be restricted to people who have the time to thoroughly socialize, obedience train, and keep this dog active.

3. Doberman-pinscher

The Doberman Pinscher (#21) is a strong, muscular, and athletic large dog. Dobermans are usually protective, but they are also sweet and docile family dogs. This intelligent breed needs early socialization and obedience training when he is a puppy and this should continue into adolescence. Dobermans do well with older children if they are raised with them. Male Dobes can be very aggressive towards other male dogs and should not be trusted with small pets and strange children. Dobermans need plenty of exercise and companionship, and should not be left alone for long. This breed should spend a significant amount of time in a dog training school. Dobermans make good watchdogs and good watchdogs.

4. Great Dane

The Great Dane (#24) is a very large and strong dog and is known as the gentle giant of dog breeds. The Dane is gentle, calm, loyal and affectionate with his family. This breed would rather lean on you for a pat, than be aggressive towards anyone. The Dane is great with children in the family, but young children should be carefully supervised to avoid being knocked over. The Dane is so large that he must be socialized and trained to behave very cautiously around children and pets. Because the Dane is so large, early obedience training is essential to prevent him from exercising dominance. Young Danes, as young as three years old, can be boisterous and need close supervision. Danes make excellent watchdogs.

5. Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky (#25) is a very attractive, playful, friendly, athletic and independent breed of medium to large dog. Siberians do well with older children, but are not recommended for young children unless they were raised with them from puppies. Too many people are drawn to this beautiful dog without realizing that it is a sled dog that needs a lot of physical activity. Siberians belong outside in a large, escape-proof yard, but they get bored and destructive if they get too little exercise. Training is quite challenging and should start when Sibes are puppies and continue through adulthood. Siberians don’t bark much (although they do howl from time to time) and are too friendly to make good watchdogs.

6. Mastiff

The Mastiff (#33) is a gentle giant dog and one of the heaviest dog breeds. This gentle giant is a great family dog, calm, dignified, good-natured, and very affectionate with children. Due to the giant size of it, small children are in danger of being knocked over and should always be carefully supervised. Mastiffs need a home with a large, fenced-in yard. This breed needs a lot of company and must have early and ongoing socialization and obedience training so that you can control the mastiff with just voice commands. This breed is naturally protective of its home and family and must be socialized early and often with other dogs to prevent it from becoming feisty. Mastiffs make good watchdogs and watchdogs.

7. Saint Bernard

The massive Saint Bernard (#37) is the most famous of all giant dog breeds and one of the best known of all dog breeds. The Saint is an intelligent, brave, obedient and good-natured canine breed. The breed is very good with children and other pets as well, but due to their large size, toddlers and young children need to be carefully supervised to avoid accidents. The Saint is relatively easy to train, but must be thoroughly socialized and trained while young and not too large to handle. The Saint Bernard makes a good watchdog although he does not bark much and is quite tolerant of strangers.

8. Bullmastiff

The Bullmastiff (#42) is a very large dog that is a cross between the Bulldog and Mastiff dog breeds. The Havanese is adorable and trustworthy, but also fearless and fearless. Normally, this breed is mild-mannered and docile, but once excited it can be aggressive towards other male dogs and strangers. Bullmastiffs make great family pets for families with older children, but young puppies or adolescents are too exuberant to be around toddlers or young children. Bullmastiff puppies must have early socialization and obedience training that is reinforced during adulthood. This breed of dog is too large to allow unruly behavior, and at any sign of aggression, seek professional training assistance. Bullmastiffs make fantastic watchdogs and excellent natural watchdogs, but they should never receive additional watchdog training.

9.Newfoundland

The Newfoundland (#46) or Newf is one of the giant dog breeds whose teddy bear-like appearance gives an indication of how wonderful of a family dog ​​it is. The Newfoundland has a wonderfully sweet and gentle disposition which is reflected in its friendly expression. This intelligent, gentle and good-natured giant dog is great with children and makes an excellent family dog. Young children should be carefully supervised, as a sip from their large tongue could knock a small one off their feet. Newfs and all giant breeds should be socialized and obedience trained from when they are puppies and through their teens. Newborns need a lot of company and need to participate in family activities.

10. Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog (#47) is a very attractive, outgoing, intelligent and affectionate large dog and makes an excellent family pet. Berners love children, but they should be supervised with small children because they are large and can knock over small children. Berners should be socialized early with small children and animals when they are puppies. Bernese are intelligent and highly trainable and make good dogs for competitive obedience trials. These mountain dogs like to be outside and thrive when it’s cold. Berners are quite tolerant of strangers, but still make excellent watchdogs and watchdogs.