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Top 10 Working Dog Breeds

The Working Dog group includes most of theescape-proof large yard but get bored and
guard dog breeds such as the Rottweiler anddestructive if they have too little exercise.
Doberman Pinscher as well as the northernTraining is quite challenging and must be
sled dogs such as the Alaskan Malamute andstarted when the Sibes are puppies and
the Siberian Husky. Most of these dogs needcontinued through to adulthood. Siberians
lots of exercise and a fair amount of livingdon't bark much (although they howl from time
space. Many of these dogs have thick doubleto time) and are too friendly to make good
coats and can be heavy shedders. The heavywatchdogs.
shedding breeds include the: Akita, Alaskan
Malamute, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, Saint6.  Mastiff
Bernard, Samoyed and Siberian Husky. The top
10 most popular Working Dog breeds in the USThe Mastiff (#33) is a gentle giant dog and
according to the American Kennel Club 2005one of the heaviest dog breeds. This gentle
registrations are discussed below and theirgiant is a great family dog that is calm,
registration  rank  is  included in brackets.dignified, good-natured and very fond of
children. Because of its giant size, toddlers
1.  Boxerare in danger of knock-down, and should
always be supervised carefully. Mastiffs need
The Boxer (#7) is a large, strong anda house with a large fenced yard. This breed
muscular dog that is energetic, good-naturedneeds lots of companionship and should have
and playful. Boxers are very popular becauseearly and on-going socialization and
they love children and are a good dog breedobedience training so that you can control
for active families with children. Toddlersthe Mastiff with only voice commands. This
and young children should be supervisedbreed is naturally protective of its home and
carefully when around young or adolescentfamily and must be socialized early and often
dogs that will knock them over when they getwith other dogs to prevent it from becoming
excited. This breed needs early socializationcombative. Mastiffs make good watch dogs and
and obedience training while they are puppiesguard  dogs.
and exercise while adolescents to control
their exuberance. Boxers are alert,7.  Saint  Bernard
intelligent and eager to please and can be
trained to a high level for agility sportsThe massive Saint Bernard (#37) is the most
and obedience competitions. Boxers make goodfamous of all giant dog breeds and one of the
watchdogs and can even be trained to be guardbest known of all dog breeds. The Saint is an
dogs.intelligent, courageous, obedient and good
natured dog breed. The breed is very good
2.  Rottweilerwith children and also other pets but because
of their very large size, young children and
The Rottweiler (#16) is a very heavy,toddlers should be supervised carefully to
muscular and large dog breed. A well-bredavoid any accidents. The Saint is relatively
Rottweiler is calm, intelligent, confidenteasy to train but must be thoroughly
and courageous but can be aggressive towardsocialized and trained while it is young and
strangers and strange dogs. Therefore it ishasn't grown too large to handle. The Saint
important that this breed be thoroughlyBernard makes a good watchdog even though it
socialized and obedience trained startingdoesn't bark much and is fairly tolerant of
when it is a puppy and continuing throughstrangers.
adolescence. The Rottie needs exercise and
mental stimulation and makes a good8.  Bullmastiff
obedience, agility and schutzhund competitor.
Rottweilers are not suited for indoor lifeThe Bullmastiff (#42) is a very large dog
and enjoy being outside. A well trainedthat is a cross between the Bulldog and the
Rottie does fine with older children but thisMastiff dog breeds. The Bullmastiff is
breed should be restricted to people who haveloveable and trustworthy but also fearless
the time to thoroughly socialize, obedienceand afraid of nothing. Normally this breed is
train,  and  keep  this  dog  active.mild mannered and docile but once aroused can
be aggressive with other male dogs and
3.  Doberman  Pinscherstrangers. Bullmastiffs make great family
pets for families with older children but
The Doberman Pinscher (#21) is a strong,young puppies or adolescents are too
muscular and athletic large dog. Dobermansexuberant to be around toddlers or small
are usually protective but also are sweet andchildren. Bullmastiff puppies must have early
docile family dogs. This intelligent breedsocialization and obedience training that is
needs early socialization and obediencereinforced through adulthood. This dog breed
training when it is a puppy and this shouldis too large to allow it to have any unruly
be continued through adolescence. Dobermansbehavior and at any sign of aggression get
do fine with older children if they areprofessional training assistance.
raised with them. Male Dobes can be veryBullmastiffs make fantastic watch dogs and
aggressive with other male dogs and shouldn'tgreat natural guard dogs but should never
be trusted with small pets and strangereceive  additional  guard  dog  training.
children. Dobermans need lots of exercise and
companionship and shouldn't be left alone for9.  Newfoundland
long periods of time. This breed should spend
a significant amount of time at a dogThe Newfoundland (#46) or Newf is one of the
training school. Dobermans make good guardgiant dog breeds whose teddy bear appearance
dogs  and  good  watchdogs.gives an indication of what a wonderful
family dog it is. The Newfoundland has a
4.  Great  Danewonderfully sweet and gentle disposition that
is reflected in his kind expression. This
The Great Dane (#24) is a very large andintelligent, gentle and good-natured giant
strong dog and is known as the gentle giantdog is great with children and makes a
of dog breeds. The Dane is gentle, quiet,terrific family dog. Toddlers should be
loyal and affectionate towards its family.supervised carefully as one slurp from his
This breed would rather lean against you forbig tongue could knock a little one over.
a pat, than be aggressive towards anyone. TheNewfs and all giant breeds should be
Dane is great with family children but smallsocialized and obedience trained early while
children must be supervised carefully topuppies and through adolescence. Newfs need
avoid knockdown. The Dane is so large that itlots of companionship and need to be involved
must be socialized and trained to behave veryin  family  activities.
cautiously around children and pets. Because
the Dane is so large early obedience training10.  Bernese  Mountain  Dog
is essential to prevent it from exerting
dominance. Young Danes, up to three yearsThe Bernese Mountain Dog (#47) is a very
old, can be boisterous and need stricthandsome large dog which is outgoing,
supervision.  Danes make excellent watchdogs.intelligent and affectionate and makes a
terrific family pet. Berners love children
5. Siberian  Huskybut should be supervised with young children
because they are large and can knock the
The Siberian Husky (#25) is a very handsometoddlers over. Berners should be socialized
medium to large dog breed that is playful,early with small children and animals when
friendly, athletic and independent. Siberiansthey are puppies. Bernese are intelligent and
get along well with older children but arevery trainable and make good dogs for
not recommended for toddlers and smallcompetitive obedience trials. These mountain
children unless raised with them from adogs like to be outside and thrive in cold
puppy. Too many people are attracted to thisweather. Berners are fairly tolerant with
handsome dog without realizing this is astrangers but still make excellent watch dogs
working sled dog that needs a lot of physicaland guard dogs.
activity. Siberians belong outside in an



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