Working Dog Group -
Best For Dedicated Owners!

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Many dogs in the Working Dog Group are of independent nature and need solid training or they will take over the dominant role. Most of them can be described as very large and powerful, so just their size alone should be enough to encourage owners to take a firm lead early on.

The dogs in this group are certainly not for the feint of heart, or first time dog owners. Having made these cautionary comments, the plus side is that once trained, these dogs make very devoted and loyal companions.

Dogs in this group were bred for a variety of tasks. The Akita for example was once bred to protect the emperor of Japan. They were also used in other times to hunt bears and for dog fighting.

Saint Bernards and Newfoundlands have always been known for their rescue abilities, the former excelling in snow and the latter in water.

Dobermans and Boxers are associated with police work and as fearless watchdogs. Others in the Working Group have assisted in military work, guarding and herding flocks, pulling sleds and simply as companions to royalty.

One of the more distinctive looking dogs in the Working Dog Group is the Komodor, which has been used for guarding livestock in mountainous regions. This very large dog has an unbelievably huge white-corded coat which was just what it needed for protection in the cold climates where it worked. Strangely enough, the Komodor's coat should never be brushed or combed!

Overall, the dogs in this class are courageous, intelligent, quick learners and have great stamina, but because of their size they do need a suitable environment, as well as owners with the enough time to train and exercise them well.

Akita	Alaskan Malamute	Anatolian Shepherd Dog	BerneseMountain Dog
Black Russian Terrier	Boxer	Bullmastiff	Doberman Pinscher
Komondor	Kuvasz	Mastiff	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Neapolitan Mastiff	Newfoundland	PortugueseWater Dog	Rottweiler
Saint Bernard	Samoyed	Siberian Husky	Standard Schnauzer
German Pinscher	Giant Schnauzer	Great Dane	Great Pyrenees

Other dog groups classified by the America Kennel Club, include:

• Sporting Dog Group - They love the great outdoors!
• Terrier Dog Group - Lively, Fun and Smart!
• Hounds - An interesting and talented dog group
• The Toy Dog Group - Diminutive Dogs With Big Personalities
• Non-Sporting Dog Group - Oh, I'll bet they'll play a game with you!
• Herding Dog Group - They love to round'em up!
• Miscellaneous Dog Group

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