Working dogs are the everyday companions of humans. They are some of the most intelligent animals, and they have been domesticated for thousands of years to help people do everything from hunting to guarding. But what does it mean to be a working dog? Is there a list that tells you which breeds qualify as working dogs? Well, yes — and no! In this article, we’ll discuss how you can determine whether your canine companion is classified as a working dog.
Beaucerons
Beaucerons are large, strong, and sturdy dogs. This breed is known for being good with children and other dogs as well as cats, horses and livestock. They have a short coat that comes in black or gray with tan markings. However, they can also be found in white or blue merle. Beaucerons have a natural instinct to guard and protect their family which makes them great working dogs!
Bernese Mountain Dogs
These large dogs were originally bred in Switzerland to pull carts, herd cattle and guard humans. They are known for their loyalty and protectiveness but can be aggressive with other dogs.
Being large and strong, they make great guard dogs. They have been used as police or military dogs since the 19th century.
They are also good at search and rescue work because of their ability to scent blood from a long distance away.
Briards
A Briard is a medium-sized dog that was originally bred to be guard dogs, but they’re also used to herd sheep. They have an independent streak and can sometimes be stubborn, but they’re very intelligent and loyal. They are good with children and other pets.
Boxers
Boxers are a medium-sized breed that is known for their short coat and square muzzle. They are very energetic, athletic dogs and have been used as guard dogs and police dogs.
Boxers have a reputation for being extremely intelligent, which makes them highly trainable.
Bullmastiff
Bullmastiffs are a large, muscular breed of dog that was originally bred as a war dogs. They are strong and powerful with a short coat that’s easy to maintain.
Bullmastiffs were used as guard dogs and police dogs in the 19th century, but they have since become popular family pets thanks to their friendly temperament.
Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is a breed of dog that is known as “the king of all guard dogs.” It was originally bred in Germany in the late 1800s, and its name means “Doberman’s pinscher.” The Doberman Pinscher has a short coat and should be black, blue, red fawn or tan with or without white markings. This breed stands between 24 and 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown and weighs between 80 pounds to 100 pounds.
The temperament of this dog is one of its most defining features: it is very loyal to its owner but also protective against strangers—so much so that some owners have been injured by their Dobermans’ aggressive behavior toward intruders. However, if properly trained from an early age (and given plenty of exercises), these dogs can become extremely loyal companions who will protect their families even when not on duty.
The conformation (physical characteristics) and health issues associated with this breed are similar to those found in other larger breeds such as Boxers or Bullmastiffs; however, they have been shown to have an increased risk for hip dysplasia compared with smaller breeds like German Shepherds (GSDs)
German Shepherd
A German Shepherd is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. They are one of the most popular breeds in the United States. This breed is known for its intelligence, strength, and loyalty.
German Shepherds have been used as police dogs and military dogs because of their willingness to work hard and their ability to learn quickly. They also excel at search and rescue missions because they’re able to use their keen sense of smell to find people who need help or animals that might be lost.
Great Dane
Great Danes are a large German breed of domestic dog known for their giant size. They are one of the tallest dog breeds.
Great Danes are known as gentle giants, but they are also playful and affectionate.
Great Pyrenees
Great Pyrenees are a large breed of dog that are commonly used as livestock guardian dogs. Their size and protective nature make them excellent for guarding flocks against predators such as wolves, coyotes, foxes, bears and more. The Great Pyrenees is an intelligent breed with a strong desire to please their owners which makes them easy to train in most areas including obedience training.
The Great Pyrenees has a thick double coat that protects them from the cold weather of their native mountains where they were bred to work on farms or ranches where they would guard livestock against predators. They are known as “Chien de Garde” in France which means “watchdog” because this is exactly what this large working dog does best!
Kuvaszok
Kuvaszok are Hungarian sheepdogs. They are herding dogs, which makes them great guard dogs with a natural instinct to protect their family. They’re also very loyal, so they make wonderful companions for children who might not understand the concept of personal space or boundaries yet.
Malinois dogs
Malinois is a French breed of dog that originated in the French Pyrenean region. They were originally used for livestock herding, but are now more commonly used as pets.
Malinois dogs are loyal and intelligent dogs that are protective of their owners, making them good guard dogs. They have a shaggy coat that requires regular grooming to prevent mats from forming.
Mastiffs
Mastiffs are a type of dog that is large, strong and powerful. They were bred to guard livestock and have been used by humans since the time of Ancient Egypt.
Mastiffs have a broad head with a square muzzle, deep chest and overall muscular body structure.
They are known as the “king of dogs” because of their courage, strength and ability to protect their masters from enemies.
Newfoundland dogs
A Newfoundland dog is a large, shaggy breed of dog. It was bred to help fishermen pull nets from boats and haul fish from the water, but it’s also known for its gentleness and loyalty. Despite their size, Newfoundlands are very good swimmers. They’re used as guide dogs, search and rescue dogs and therapy dogs. Because of their gentle nature, they’re often used as police dogs too.
Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a large, muscular dog with a short, hard, thick coat. They have a black mask with a black body. The Rottweiler is known for its strength and courage. It is often used as a police dog and has become one of the most popular breeds in the world.
A working dog is any breed that was bred to do certain tasks such as herding sheep or hunting fowls. Many working dogs are considered companion animals today because they are so sociable and eager to please that they make great family pets—but they retain some aspects of their former jobs in their personalities and talents!
There are many varieties of working dog
While there are many varieties of working dog, most can be classified into one of two groups: herding dogs and hunting/sporting dogs. Herding dogs are used to herd animals (often sheep) and control them in some way. This includes things like rounding up the herd, keeping them together, separating individuals from the group or chasing off predators.
Hunting/sporting dogs are trained to assist hunters with their task at hand by sniffing out prey, tracking it down and bringing it back alive or dead. Some examples include German Shepherds (also known as Alsatians), Bloodhounds and Beagles. These dogs have been bred over time to have certain traits that make them more effective at their tasks while other breeds may be better suited for other types of work within the same category (for example perhaps not being able to track down prey but being able to hunt small game instead).
Conclusion
Working dogs can be found in a variety of different jobs, including pulling and guarding. They are very intelligent, loyal and protective animals that make excellent companions.
