Some pups, like bulldogs, are born to be couch potatoes while others, like labs, thrive on being an active member of the family. But what about working dog breeds? The type of dogs that have been bred for years to do a certain job? What do they look like and how can they be incorporated into life with the family? In this we have listed "Top 10 Dog Breeds That Love to Work".
Boxer Dog
Originally used for running down and holding large game like wild boar and bison until a hunter arrived. Boxers are intelligent and strong dogs that love being with people. They also had success as couriers during wartime and as Seeing Eye dogs, and are recognized by their fawn or brindle colored coat. Boxers crave human affection and are patient and lively around children (1).
Akita Dog
This working breed originated in Japan and has been used as a hunting dog there for decades. Defined by their large powerful bodies and curly tails, Akitas excel in performance and therapy work. Because of their hunting ancestry are generally quiet but have strong guarding instincts and can become quite loud if an intruder enters their home (2).
English Mastiff Dog
These strong dogs have been used as watchdogs and companions for more than Two thousand years. Because of their fearlessness and courage Mastiffs were also used in bull baiting, lion fighting, and gladiator fighting in Rome under Julius Caesar. They good-natured, gentle, and loyal and continue to be used as watch dogs and companions today. They’re good for families but do well in large suburban areas because of their size (3).
Bernese Mountain Dog
Recognizable by their long silky coat Bernese Mountain Dogs are strong, intelligent and agile. These traits proved essential in performing the drafting and droving work or pulling a cart and moving livestock in the cold, mountainous regions in which they originated while. Bernese Mountain Dogs still do this work they're also known for their skills and obedience, agility and herding competitions and make excellent therapy dogs. Their large frame and calm demeanor make them ideal for acting as companions to farmers and driving dairy cattle (4).
Great Dane Dog
Another large working dog the Great Dane is known for being strong, friendly, and energetic in addition to their exceptional size. The breed was developed to hunt boar and later was used as a companion and estate guard in Europe. They have gentle and loving dispositions, which make them popular family pets. Because of their background they have instincts to protect their owners and guard their homes (5).
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Saint Bernard Dog
Originally used to help locate stranded travelers in mountainous regions during snowstorms and avalanches. This strong breed excels in cart and weight pulling competitions, in addition to obedience training. Saint Bernards are powerful and muscular while maintaining a gentle disposition, their coats can be long or short but both require regular grooming (6).
Siberian Husky Dog
Known for their incredible endurance and working nature. Siberian Huskies were bred in Asia as sled dogs and continue to be used for that purpose today. They’re outgoing and good-natured making them an excellent breed for everything from therapy work to companionship. They’ll need daily exercise and have a strong predatory nature making it important to keep an eye on other small pets in the home or the surrounding area (7).
Samoyed Dog
This working breed enjoys participating in a variety of tasks including agility, herding, and weight pulling, and sledding. Their weather resistant white coats are weather resistant and suitable for very cold climates. They were developed in Siberia to herd reindeer hunt and guard their masters. Because of their passion for working Samoyeds may be known to chase things run and bark in a domestic home so they should be exercised daily or given a job to do (8).
Standard Schnauzer Dog
Recognized by their bristly mustache, whiskers and eyebrows. Standard Schnauzers originated in Germany to guard owners and their livestock, rid farmyard of vermin and protect their owners as they travel. They naturally protective and especially love children making them good family pets. Because of their origins as a hunter and guardian Standard Schnauzers are extremely intelligent and require a strong hand in training alongside daily exercise (9).
Doberman Pinscher Dog
An elegant muscular dog bred to be a guardian and companion. Doberman’s have great endurance and speed, their intelligence and train-ability have made them successful police and war dogs as well. They fearless and obedient and have retained their guarding instincts as domestic animals today. They are affectionate towards their owners and are obedient in training (10).
