Working Dog Group -
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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 |
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