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Akita
WorkingA national monument in Japan, the akita’s proud heritage includes hunting large game such as bear,...
Alaskan Malamute
WorkingMalamutes are powerful, active and versatile dogs. Their place in the history and culture of norther...
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
WorkingThe magnificent Anatolian shepherd dog has been revered throughout Asia Minor as an exceptional guar...
Bernese Mountain Dog
WorkingBernese mountain dogs (“Berners”) are working dogs with origins in the farm areas of Switzerland...
Black Russian Terrier
WorkingThe black Russian terrier is a large and powerful dog, a loyal companion that is highly intelligent ...
Boerboel
WorkingThe boerboel is a big, strong and athletic dog originating in South Africa. They should be well-bala...
Boxer
WorkingThe Boxer is a highly intelligent, medium-sized, square dog with clean lines and balanced proportion...
Bullmastiff
WorkingThe bullmastiff, the original “Gamekeeper’s Night Dog,” was developed as a guard to protect En...
Cane Corso
WorkingThe cane corso is an ancient Italian breed, robust and muscular, medium-to-large in size, yet still ...
Chinook
★ Hidden GemWorkingDeveloped in New Hampshire in the 1920s, the chinook is a true American breed. In 2009, the chinook ...
Newly Recognized BreedDanish-Swedish Farmdog
★ Hidden GemWorkingThe Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a small, active breed originally bred to help on farms. These dogs are...
Doberman Pinscher
WorkingThe doberman pinscher is best described as “an elegant athlete in a tight-fitting wrapper.” This...
Dogo Argentino
WorkingThis large, athletic, powerful working dog, the Dogo Agentino, was developed in Argentina’s provin...
Dogue de Bordeaux
WorkingBelieved to have originated in France more than 600 years ago, the dogue de bordeaux is highly regar...
German Pinscher
WorkingThe German pinscher is an intelligent ancient breed with a high energy level. It originated in Germa...
Giant Schnauzer
WorkingDeveloped as a drover’s dog, the giant schnauzer was practically unknown outside of Bavaria until ...
Great Dane
WorkingThe dane is a true giant among breeds descending from the mastiff. The great dane was developed in G...
Great Pyrenees
WorkingThe great Pyrenees is a large, principally white, guardian dog used since 3000 B.C. by Pyrenees moun...
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
WorkingThe greater Swiss mountain dog is a draft and drover breed. It is a striking, tri-colored, large, po...
Komondor
WorkingThe komondor is a large livestock guardian, whose homeland for centuries has been Hungary. He is tho...
Kuvasz
WorkingThe modern kuvasz was developed in Hungary where the breed served as a livestock guardian and as a g...
Leonberger
WorkingThe leonberger is a large, muscular and elegant dog distinguished by a black mask and medium-length,...
Mastiff
WorkingThe mastiff is one of the oldest breeds and the progenitor of many working breeds. History traces th...
Neapolitan Mastiff
WorkingThe Neapolitan mastiff, or “mastino,” is the estate guard dog of Italy. Its roots go back to the...
Newfoundland
WorkingSweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the Newfoundland. This large, strong, active dog impress...
Portuguese Water Dog
WorkingThe Portuguese fishermen prized this seafaring breed for their spirited yet obedient nature. A robus...
Rottweiler
WorkingThe Rottweiler is a medium large working breed with a strong willingness to please. The breed’s v...
Saint Bernard
WorkingThe Saint Bernard is a giant breed known for its gentle and calm demeanor. Despite their large size,...
Samoyed
WorkingThe Samoyed is an ancient working breed developed by the nomadic Samoyed people of Siberia. His jobs...
Siberian Husky
WorkingThe Siberian husky is the fastest, most enduring and most versatile of all purebred sled dogs. He is...
Standard Schnauzer
WorkingThe standard is the oldest of the three schnauzer breeds, originating in Bavaria in the 15th century...
Tibetan Mastiff
WorkingThe Tibetan mastiff is considered by many to be the stock from which most modern large working breed...
