Working Dog Breeds

Meet the working dog breed group, which is smart, patient and willing to learn just about anything for its owners
Intelligent, patient and willing to pick up new tricks, the working dog can do some heavy lifting...and then some.
Black, white and brown Australian bulldog sitting in white chair
13 Adorable Bulldog Breeds: Loyal Companions for Every Home
Rafeiro do Alentejo profile
Rafeiro do Alentejo: Dog Breed Characteristics and Care
Estrela Mountain Dog sitting outside in the grass.
Estrela Mountain Dog: Breed Characteristics and Care
Pyrenean mastiff dog standing in the snow
Pyrenean Mastiff: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Central Asian Shepherd Dog lying on mulch.
Central Asian Shepherd: Dog Breed Characteristics and Care
Great Pyrenees dog looking over its sheep.
10 Outstanding Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds
English Mastiff
9 Mastiff Breeds: Giants of Protection and Loyalty
Girl and German Shepherd Dog
10 Best Guard Dogs for Families: Naturally Protective Breeds
Bernese Mountain Dog
14 Mountain Dog Breeds That Can Endure Tough Terrain
An adult husky with two different colored eyes looking into the camera.
8 Amazing Facts About Siberian Huskies
Cane corso dog outdoors
Cane Corso: Discover the Loyal and Powerful Italian Mastiff
Spitz type dog breed walking in field
Explore 40 Spitz Breeds: Unique Traits and Origins of Spitz Dogs
Up close portrait of schnauzer on couch
Standard Schnauzer: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Blue Lacy Dog
Blue Lacy: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Anatolian Shepherd: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Anatolian Shepherd: Traits, History, and Essential Care Tips
Greater Swiss mountain dog lying in leaves
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Texas Heeler dog standing outside
Texas Heeler: Energetic Companions and How to Care for Them
Person petting black terrier
13 Best Emotional Support Dog Breeds
English Labrador by water
English Labrador Retriever: Traits, History, and Ultimate Care Guide
close up outdoor portrait of chinook dog
Chinook: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Great Pyrenees dog
Great Pyrenees (Pyr): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Komondor guarding sheep.
Komondor: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Newfoundland dogs
Newfoundland (Newfie): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Standing side profile of a Kuvasz (Kuv)
Kuvasz (Kuv): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Siberian Husky standing indoors in profile
Siberian Husky: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Kai Ken Dog Breed Portrait
Kai Ken: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
A Boxer dog standing in the tall grass
Boxer Dog: Discover Their Energetic Personality & Care Needs
German shepherd dog with long black and brown fur laying on sand
10 Strongest Dog Breeds for Getting Work Done
Bernese mountain dog sitting on a path covered in autumn leaves
Bernese Mountain Dog (Berner): Characteristics & Care
Black and white Great Dane staring at camera
Great Dane: Understanding Their Nature and Care Needs
Caucasian shepherd lying in a field
Explore breed history, care needs, and why they're not for first-time owners
Standing side profile of a Perro de Presa Canario dog
Perro de Presa Canario: Unraveling Traits, History, and Care Needs
Standing side profile of a Neapolitan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff (Neo): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Standing side profile of a Bullmastiff dog
Bullmastiff: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Samoyed dog standing indoors in profile
Samoyed (Sammie): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Husky puppy in a wild forest
9 Wild Facts About Wolf Dogs
Standing side profile of a Tibetan Mastiff dog
Tibetan Mastiff: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinscher (Dobie): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff): Characteristics & Care
Dogue de Bordeaux: French Mastiff Characteristics and Care
Standing side profile of an Akita Inu dog in the grass
Akita Dog: Traits, History, and Expert Care Guide
Dogo Argentino with a butterfly on its nose
Dogo Argentino: Discover This Loyal and Athletic Hunting Dog
Standing side profile of a Leonberger (Leo) dog breed
Leonberger (Leo): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Mastiff: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Mastiff: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Standing side profile of a Portuguese Water Dog
Complete Guide to the Portuguese Water Dog: Traits, Care, and History
Service dog
Everything You Need to Know About Service and Assistance Dogs
Standing side profile of a Karelian Bear Dog
Karelian Bear Dog: Breed Characteristics & Care
Rottweiler
Rottweiler (Rottie): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
boerboel outside in front of flowers
Boerboel: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Saint bernard dog lays in grass outdoors
Saint Bernard: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Hovawart dog in field
Hovawart: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Young woman hugging her dog
How to Register an Emotional Support Animal
Black and white borer collie dog laying on rattan rug
10 Best Dog Breeds for Seizure Alert
A pit bull smiles for the camera
What Is a Pit Bull?
K-9 Police Dog
8 Types of Service Dogs and What They Do
Search and rescue dog
All About Search and Rescue Dogs
Great Pyrenees
11 Majestic Facts About Great Pyrenees
giant dog standing on grass
How to Care for Large and Giant Dogs
Black seeing-eye dog leading visually impaired woman
9 Types of Working Dogs and the Jobs They Excel At
People petting dog in group therapy session
4 Popular Therapy Animals