53 breeds in this group

Working Dog Breeds — Complete Guide

Powerful breeds developed for guarding, pulling, and rescue work. Working breeds are strong, confident, and need experienced ownership.

Avg Energy: 3.6/5
Avg Trainability: 3.1/5
Avg Kid-Friendly: 3.7/5
Doberman Pinscher - Working group dog breed

Doberman Pinscher

Germany · 10-12 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
27-45 kg · Shedding 2/5
Boxer - Working group dog breed

Boxer

Germany · 10-12 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
25-32 kg · Shedding 2/5
Portuguese Water Dog - Working group dog breed

Portuguese Water Dog

Portugal · 11-13 years

Medium
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-27 kg · Shedding 1/5
German Pinscher - Working group dog breed

German Pinscher

Germany · 12-14 years

Medium
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
11-20 kg · Shedding 2/5
Great Dane - Working group dog breed

Great Dane

Germany · 7-10 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
45-90 kg · Shedding 3/5
Chinook - Working group dog breed

Chinook

United States · 12-15 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
25-41 kg · Shedding 3/5
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - Working group dog breed

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Switzerland · 8-11 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
45-64 kg · Shedding 3/5
Broholmer - Working group dog breed

Broholmer

Denmark · 8-12 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
40-70 kg · Shedding 3/5
Bernese Mountain Dog - Working group dog breed

Bernese Mountain Dog

Switzerland · 7-10 years

Large-Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
32-52 kg · Shedding 5/5
Cane Corso - Working group dog breed

Cane Corso

Italy · 9-12 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
40-50 kg · Shedding 2/5
Standard Schnauzer - Working group dog breed

Standard Schnauzer

Germany · 13-16 years

Medium
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
14-20 kg · Shedding 1/5
American Bulldog - Working group dog breed

American Bulldog

United States · 10-15 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
27-54 kg · Shedding 3/5
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Yakutian Laika

Russia · 10-12 years

Medium
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-23 kg · Shedding 4/5
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Eurohound

Scandinavia · 12-15 years

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-27 kg · Shedding 3/5
Rottweiler - Working group dog breed

Rottweiler

Germany · 9-10 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
36-60 kg · Shedding 3/5
Newfoundland - Working group dog breed

Newfoundland

Canada · 9-10 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
45-68 kg · Shedding 4/5
Saint Bernard - Working group dog breed

Saint Bernard

Switzerland/Italy · 8-10 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
54-82 kg · Shedding 4/5
Samoyed - Working group dog breed

Samoyed

Siberia, Russia · 12-14 years

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-30 kg · Shedding 5/5
English Mastiff - Working group dog breed

English Mastiff

England · 6-10 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
54-100 kg · Shedding 3/5
Leonberger - Working group dog breed

Leonberger

Germany · 7-10 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
41-77 kg · Shedding 5/5
Dogo Argentino - Working group dog breed

Dogo Argentino

Argentina · 9-15 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
36-45 kg · Shedding 3/5
Hovawart - Working group dog breed

Hovawart

Germany · 10-14 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
25-40 kg · Shedding 3/5
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Tosa Inu

Japan · 10-12 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
36-61 kg · Shedding 3/5
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Presa Canario

Canary Islands · 9-11 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
38-57 kg · Shedding 3/5
Kombai - Working group dog breed

Kombai

India · 12-15 years

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-25 kg · Shedding 2/5
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Kangal

Turkey · 12-15 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
41-66 kg · Shedding 3/5
Perro de Presa Mallorquin - Working group dog breed

Perro de Presa Mallorquin

Spain (Mallorca) · 10-12 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
30-38 kg · Shedding 3/5
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Tamaskan

Finland · 14-15 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
25-40 kg · Shedding 4/5
Giant Schnauzer - Working group dog breed

Giant Schnauzer

Germany · 12-15 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
25-48 kg · Shedding 1/5
Boerboel - Working group dog breed

Boerboel

South Africa · 9-11 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
68-91 kg · Shedding 3/5
Bull Mastiff - Working group dog breed

Bull Mastiff

England · 7-9 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
45-59 kg · Shedding 3/5
Great Pyrenees - Working group dog breed

Great Pyrenees

France/Spain · 10-12 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
36-54 kg · Shedding 5/5
Tornjak - Working group dog breed

Tornjak

Bosnia/Croatia · 12-14 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
28-50 kg · Shedding 4/5
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Karelian Bear Dog

Finland · 11-13 years

Medium
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
20-23 kg · Shedding 3/5
Fila Brasileiro - Working group dog breed

Fila Brasileiro

Brazil · 9-11 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
40-50 kg · Shedding 3/5
Alaskan Husky - Working group dog breed

Alaskan Husky

United States (Alaska) · 12-15 years

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-27 kg · Shedding 4/5
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog - Working group dog breed

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

Czech Republic · 12-16 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
20-26 kg · Shedding 4/5
Northern Inuit Dog - Working group dog breed

Northern Inuit Dog

United Kingdom · 12-14 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
25-50 kg · Shedding 4/5
Siberian Husky - Working group dog breed

Siberian Husky

Siberia, Russia · 12-14 years

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-27 kg · Shedding 5/5
Akita - Working group dog breed

Akita

Japan · 10-13 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
32-59 kg · Shedding 5/5
Alaskan Malamute - Working group dog breed

Alaskan Malamute

United States (Alaska) · 10-14 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
34-43 kg · Shedding 5/5
Anatolian Shepherd Dog - Working group dog breed

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Turkey · 11-13 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
41-68 kg · Shedding 3/5
Black Russian Terrier - Working group dog breed

Black Russian Terrier

Russia · 10-12 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
36-59 kg · Shedding 2/5
Neapolitan Mastiff - Working group dog breed

Neapolitan Mastiff

Italy · 7-9 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
50-70 kg · Shedding 3/5
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Korean Mastiff

South Korea · 7-12 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
64-85 kg · Shedding 3/5
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Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic

Romania · 12-14 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
50-65 kg · Shedding 4/5
Tibetan Mastiff - Working group dog breed

Tibetan Mastiff

Tibet/China · 10-12 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
34-73 kg · Shedding 4/5
Kuvasz - Working group dog breed

Kuvasz

Hungary · 10-12 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
32-52 kg · Shedding 4/5
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Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Central Asia · 12-15 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
40-79 kg · Shedding 4/5
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Gaddi Kutta

India · 10-12 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
32-45 kg · Shedding 4/5
Bakharwal Dog - Working group dog breed

Bakharwal Dog

India · 8-12 years

Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
32-41 kg · Shedding 4/5
Komondor - Working group dog breed

Komondor

Hungary · 10-12 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
36-54 kg · Shedding 1/5
Caucasian Shepherd Dog - Working group dog breed

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Caucasus Region · 10-12 years

Giant
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
45-77 kg · Shedding 5/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Working dogs?
Powerful breeds developed for guarding, pulling, and rescue work. Working breeds are strong, confident, and need experienced ownership.
How many Working breeds are there?
There are 53 Working breeds in our database. Popular examples include Doberman Pinscher, Boxer, Portuguese Water Dog.
Are Working dogs good family pets?
Working breeds average 3.7/5 for kid-friendliness and 3.1/5 for trainability. The most family-friendly Working breeds include Doberman Pinscher, Boxer, Portuguese Water Dog. Individual breed traits vary, so always research specific breeds.