WORKING GROUP Dogs of the Working Group were bred to perform such jobs as guarding property, pulling sleds and performing water rescues. They have been invaluable assets to man throughout the ages. The Doberman Pinscher, Siberian Husky and Great Dane are included in this Group, to name just a few. Quick to learn, these intelligent, capable animals make solid companions. Their considerable dimensions and strength alone, however, make many working dogs unsuitable as pets for average families. And again, by virtue of their size alone, these dogs must be properly trained.
AKITA SIZE –LARGE GROOMING -Medium EXERCISE -Demanding FEEDING -Medium TEMPERAMENT -Courageous and dominating
ALASKAN MALAMUTE SIZE -Giant GROOMING -Medium EXERCISE -Demanding FEEDING -Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Reasonably amenable
ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG SIZE -Giant GROOMING -Easy EXERCISE -Demanding FEEDING -Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Bold and independent
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG SIZE -Large GROOMING -Medium EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Medium-large TEMPERAMENT -Good-natured
BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIER SIZE -Large GROOMING -Regular EXERCISE -Daily FEEDING - TEMPERAMENT - Guard and protect
BOXER SIZE -Medium GROOMING -Easy EXERCISE -Demanding FEEDING -Medium TEMPERAMENT -Biddable and fearless
BULLMASTIFF SIZE -Large to Giant GROOMING -Easy EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Demanding TEMPERAMENT –Reserved, faithful
DOBERMAN PINSCHER SIZE -Large GROOMING -Simple EXERCISE -Demanding FEEDING -Medium-Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Alert and biddable
DOGUE DE BORDEAUX SIZE -Large GROOMING -Minimal *drools* EXERCISE -Moderate FEEDING - TEMPERAMENT -Affectionate and attached
GERMAN PINSCHER SIZE -Medium GROOMING -Minimal EXERCISE -Daily FEEDING -Required TEMPERAMENT – Alert, very intelligent, watchful of strangers.
GIANT SCHNAUZER SIZE -Large GROOMING -Medium EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Medium TEMPERAMENT -Bold and good-natured
GREAT DANE SIZE -Giant GROOMING -Simple EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Kindly but Dignified
GREAT PYRENEES SIZE -Large GROOMING -Once a week EXERCISE -Daily FEEDING -Medium TEMPERAMENT- Confident, gentle, and affectionate
GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG SIZE -Large GROOMING -Once/twice weekly EXERCISE -Daily FEEDING -Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Bold, faithful, willing worker. Alert and vigilant.
KOMONDOR SIZE -Giant GROOMING -Very Demanding EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Medium TEMPERAMENT –Wary, protective
KUVASZ SIZE -Large GROOMING -Medium EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Trainable, wary
MASTIFF SIZE -Giant GROOMING -Simple EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Steady
NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF SIZE -Giant GROOMING -Undemanding EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Fairly Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Devoted Guard
NEWFOUNDLAND SIZE -Giant GROOMING -Fairly Demanding EXERCISE -Aquatically demanding FEEDING - Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Devoted guard
PORTUGUESE WATER DOG SIZE -Medium-Large GROOMING -Demanding EXERCISE -Demanding FEEDING -Medium TEMPERAMENT -Tireless and amenable
ROTTWEILER SIZE -Large GROOMING -Simple EXERCISE -Medium-demanding FEEDING -Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Courageous, trainable
SAINT BERNARD SIZE -Giant GROOMING -Medium-demanding EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Steady and benevolent
SAMOYED SIZE -Medium-Large GROOMING - Very demanding EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Medium TEMPERAMENT -Alert and smiling
SIBERIAN HUSKY SIZE -Medium-Large GROOMING -Medium EXERCISE -Very Demanding FEEDING -Demanding TEMPERAMENT -Friendly but reserved
STANDARD SCHNAUZER SIZE -Medium GROOMING -Stripped twice a year EXERCISE -Daily FEEDING - TEMPERAMENT -High-spirited temperament and extreme reliability.
TIBETAN MASTIFF SIZE -Large GROOMING -Regularly EXERCISE -Daily *keep contained* FEEDING - TEMPERAMENT – Protective and very intelligent