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

Foundation Stock Herding Hound Hybrid Miscellaneous Non-Sporting Sporting Terrier Toy Working

Doberman Pinscher - Working group dog breed

Doberman Pinscher

Germany · 10-12 years

27-45 kg · Shedding 2/5

Boxer - Working group dog breed

Boxer

Germany · 10-12 years

25-32 kg · Shedding 2/5

Portuguese Water Dog - Working group dog breed

Portuguese Water Dog

Portugal · 11-13 years

16-27 kg · Shedding 1/5

German Pinscher - Working group dog breed

German Pinscher

Germany · 12-14 years

11-20 kg · Shedding 2/5

Great Dane - Working group dog breed

Great Dane

Germany · 7-10 years

45-90 kg · Shedding 3/5

Chinook - Working group dog breed

Chinook

United States · 12-15 years

25-41 kg · Shedding 3/5

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - Working group dog breed

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Switzerland · 8-11 years

45-64 kg · Shedding 3/5

Broholmer - Working group dog breed

Broholmer

Denmark · 8-12 years

40-70 kg · Shedding 3/5

Bernese Mountain Dog - Working group dog breed

Bernese Mountain Dog

Switzerland · 7-10 years

32-52 kg · Shedding 5/5

Cane Corso - Working group dog breed

Cane Corso

Italy · 9-12 years

40-50 kg · Shedding 2/5

Standard Schnauzer - Working group dog breed

Standard Schnauzer

Germany · 13-16 years

14-20 kg · Shedding 1/5

American Bulldog - Working group dog breed

American Bulldog

United States · 10-15 years

27-54 kg · Shedding 3/5

Yakutian Laika

Russia · 10-12 years

18-23 kg · Shedding 4/5

Eurohound

Scandinavia · 12-15 years

18-27 kg · Shedding 3/5

Rottweiler - Working group dog breed

Rottweiler

Germany · 9-10 years

36-60 kg · Shedding 3/5

Newfoundland - Working group dog breed

Newfoundland

Canada · 9-10 years

45-68 kg · Shedding 4/5

Saint Bernard - Working group dog breed

Saint Bernard

Switzerland/Italy · 8-10 years

54-82 kg · Shedding 4/5

Samoyed - Working group dog breed

Samoyed

Siberia, Russia · 12-14 years

16-30 kg · Shedding 5/5

English Mastiff - Working group dog breed

English Mastiff

England · 6-10 years

54-100 kg · Shedding 3/5

Leonberger - Working group dog breed

Leonberger

Germany · 7-10 years

41-77 kg · Shedding 5/5

Dogo Argentino - Working group dog breed

Dogo Argentino

Argentina · 9-15 years

36-45 kg · Shedding 3/5

Hovawart - Working group dog breed

Hovawart

Germany · 10-14 years

25-40 kg · Shedding 3/5

Tosa Inu

Japan · 10-12 years

36-61 kg · Shedding 3/5

Presa Canario

Canary Islands · 9-11 years

38-57 kg · Shedding 3/5

Kombai - Working group dog breed

Kombai

India · 12-15 years

16-25 kg · Shedding 2/5

Kangal

Turkey · 12-15 years

41-66 kg · Shedding 3/5

Perro de Presa Mallorquin - Working group dog breed

Perro de Presa Mallorquin

Spain (Mallorca) · 10-12 years

30-38 kg · Shedding 3/5

Tamaskan

Finland · 14-15 years

25-40 kg · Shedding 4/5

Giant Schnauzer - Working group dog breed

Giant Schnauzer

Germany · 12-15 years

25-48 kg · Shedding 1/5

Boerboel - Working group dog breed

Boerboel

South Africa · 9-11 years

68-91 kg · Shedding 3/5

Bull Mastiff - Working group dog breed

Bull Mastiff

England · 7-9 years

45-59 kg · Shedding 3/5

Great Pyrenees - Working group dog breed

Great Pyrenees

France/Spain · 10-12 years

36-54 kg · Shedding 5/5

Tornjak - Working group dog breed

Tornjak

Bosnia/Croatia · 12-14 years

28-50 kg · Shedding 4/5

Karelian Bear Dog

Finland · 11-13 years

20-23 kg · Shedding 3/5

Fila Brasileiro - Working group dog breed

Fila Brasileiro

Brazil · 9-11 years

40-50 kg · Shedding 3/5

Alaskan Husky - Working group dog breed

Alaskan Husky

United States (Alaska) · 12-15 years

18-27 kg · Shedding 4/5

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog - Working group dog breed

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

Czech Republic · 12-16 years

20-26 kg · Shedding 4/5

Northern Inuit Dog - Working group dog breed

Northern Inuit Dog

United Kingdom · 12-14 years

25-50 kg · Shedding 4/5

Siberian Husky - Working group dog breed

Siberian Husky

Siberia, Russia · 12-14 years

16-27 kg · Shedding 5/5

Akita - Working group dog breed

Akita

Japan · 10-13 years

32-59 kg · Shedding 5/5

Alaskan Malamute - Working group dog breed

Alaskan Malamute

United States (Alaska) · 10-14 years

34-43 kg · Shedding 5/5

Anatolian Shepherd Dog - Working group dog breed

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Turkey · 11-13 years

41-68 kg · Shedding 3/5

Black Russian Terrier - Working group dog breed

Black Russian Terrier

Russia · 10-12 years

36-59 kg · Shedding 2/5

Neapolitan Mastiff - Working group dog breed

Neapolitan Mastiff

Italy · 7-9 years

50-70 kg · Shedding 3/5

Korean Mastiff

South Korea · 7-12 years

64-85 kg · Shedding 3/5

Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic

Romania · 12-14 years

50-65 kg · Shedding 4/5

Tibetan Mastiff - Working group dog breed

Tibetan Mastiff

Tibet/China · 10-12 years

34-73 kg · Shedding 4/5

Kuvasz - Working group dog breed

Kuvasz

Hungary · 10-12 years

32-52 kg · Shedding 4/5

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Central Asia · 12-15 years

40-79 kg · Shedding 4/5

Gaddi Kutta

India · 10-12 years

32-45 kg · Shedding 4/5

Bakharwal Dog - Working group dog breed

Bakharwal Dog

India · 8-12 years

32-41 kg · Shedding 4/5

Komondor - Working group dog breed

Komondor

Hungary · 10-12 years

36-54 kg · Shedding 1/5

Caucasian Shepherd Dog - Working group dog breed

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Caucasus Region · 10-12 years

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.