Hard working Dog Breeds
Discover 30 dog breeds categorized as hard working. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Akbash Dog
Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Brave
Akita
Docile, Alert, Responsive, Dignified, Composed, Friendly, Receptive, Faithful, Courageous, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Dignified, Funny, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Brave, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Low Energy, Obedient, Spayed or Neutered, Meet and Greet Recommended, No Small Children, No dogs, Potty Trained, Gentle and Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Loyal, Dignified, Playful, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Brave, Athletic, Dignified, Couch, Funny, Gentle, Independent, Quiet, Protective, Calm, Mellow, Lounger, Test, Add, Waiver Dog Selective Reactive, Lived with Dogs, Lived with Children, Lived with Cats, Adult Only Home Preferred, Blue, Good Dog Meet in Shelter, Experience with Dogs, I love treats, I would be a great hiking buddy, I love toys, Very Curious, Amiable, Loves People, No Cats Please, Leash Trained, Friendly With Friendly Dogs, Not A Talker, Vocal, Loves Hugs, Loves Kisses, Loves Attention, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained
American Bulldog
Friendly, Assertive, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Confident, Dominant, Affectionate, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Deserving, Enthusiastic, Athletic, Playful, Good with Dogs, Not Good with Kids, Couch, Dignified, Gentle, Loyal, Protective, Smart, Quiet, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Independent
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Steady, Bold, Independent, Confident, Intelligent, Proud
Bernese Mountain Dog
Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Faithful, Friendly, Gentle, Affectionate, Athletic, Independent, Loves, Smart, Curious, Brave, Funny, Dignified, Loyal, Playful, Quiet, Couch, Loves Other Dogs, Loves To Play, Adult Only Home Preferred, Calmer Gentle, Crate Trained, Foster Needed, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Snuggle, Active Dog, Hypoallergenic, Intelligent, Likes Other Dogs, Likes Kids, Rides Well in Car, Walks Well on Leash, Adventurous, Spay Neuter Contract, Protective, Good with Cats, Lumps Bumps Masses, Tick borne disease, Silly
Switzerland
Boerboel
Obedient, Confident, Intelligent, Dominant, Territorial, Affectionate, Athletic, Playful, Outgoing, Funny, Curious, Friendly, Brave, Dignified, Loves, Gentle, Smart, Loyal, Independent, Protective, Couch, Quiet, Loves Food, Guardian, Love Water, Loce Outdoors, Food Motivated, Cautious, Loves Kisses, Couch potato
Afraga a Deas
Boxer
Devoted, Fearless, Friendly, Cheerful, Energetic, Loyal, Playful, Confident, Intelligent, Bright, Brave, Calm, Friendly, Loyal, Smart, Affectionate, Playful, Athletic, Funny, Couch, Gentle, Loves, Food Motivated, Social, Good with Dogs, Independent, Curious, Foodie, Lease Trained, Crate Trained, Timid, Self Entertains, Brave, Dignified, Quiet
Bullmastiff
Docile, Reliable, Devoted, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Loving, Protective, Powerful, Calm, Courageous, I love toys, Social Butterfly, Knows Basic Commands, Couch Potato, Single Dog Home, Kids ten positive, Dog Friendly Rough positive Rowdy, Loves, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Quiet, Smart, Couch, Dog Social, Mixed Breed, Protective, Funny, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Curious, Brave, Independent, Loyal, Dignified, Active, Cuddle Bug, Eager to Please, Food Motivated, Family Friendly, Gentle Soft mouth, Gives kisses, Good in car, House trained, Leans in, Mellow, Physically playful, Quick learner, Silly Playful, Good with Cats, Medium Energy, Appears House Trained, Low Energy, May Do Well with Children, Cuddly, Appears Crate Trained, Not Good with Cats, Loves Kisses, Great With Kids, Family Dog, Loves Car Rides, Craves Adventure
Verenigd Koninkrijk
Cane Corso
Trainable, Reserved, Stable, Quiet, Even Tempered, Calm, Affectionate, Funny, Playful, Friendly, Gentle, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Protective, Smart, Positive Interactions with Kids, Positive Interactions with Dogs, Recommendation No cats due to energy level size and or temperament, Activity Level High, Recommendation Older children due to high energy behaviors that may overwhelm young children, Single Dog Home, Good with Kids, Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Couch, Loves, Dignified, Independent, Loyal, Quiet, Food Motivated, Good Dog Meet in Shelter, Gold, Foster eligible, Adult Only Home Preferred, Never Been Out Of The Shelter, Reserved, Shy, Sweet, Idexx Heartworm Negative, Obedient
Caucasian Shepherd (Ovcharka)
Alert, Quick, Dominant, Powerful, Calm, Strong
Chinook
Friendly, Alert, Dignified, Intelligent, Calm, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Loyal, Brave, Independent, Athletic, Smart
Verenigde Staten
Doberman Pinscher
Fearless, Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Confident, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Playful, Loves, Gentle, Smart, Funny, Friendly, Such A Character, Curious, Loyal, Quiet, Such A Sweet Soul, Dignified, Heartworm Positive, Protective, A Real Lover, Laid Back, Staff Favorite, Couch, Independent, DtwoD Required, Has lived with cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Energy Moderate, Experience None, Good on a Leash, High Energy Needs Lots of Exercise, Needs Experience with the Breed, Will Bite Nip When Over Excited, Silly, Super Sweet, Shy, Submissive
Germany
Dogo Argentino
Friendly, Affectionate, Cheerful, Loyal, Tolerant, Protective, Affectionate, Friendly, Loves, Playful, Curious, Funny, Smart, Gentle, Independent, Athletic, Brave, Dignified, Loyal, Couch, Quiet, Protective, Sweet, Calm, Cuddle Bug, Dog Friendly, Mellow, Snuggly, Cropped Ears, Healing Hearts, Active, Affectionate Cuddle bug, Good with Dogs, House trained, Loving, Silly Goofy, Affection Motivated, Breed Experience Preferred, Eager to Please, Easily Excitable, Family Friendly, Food Motivated, Gives kisses, Good in car, Knows commands, Leash Trained, Physically playful, Quick learner, Seeks Affection, Loves kisses, Couch potato, Laid Back
Argentiinien
English Shepherd
Kind, Energetic, Independent, Adaptable, Intelligent, Bossy, Affectionate, Couch, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Quiet, Curious, Independent, Protective, Athletic, Playful, Smart, Brave, Dignified, Good with Dogs, Active, Cuddle Bug, Family Friendly, Happier with another dog in home, Hiker, Jumps on people, Leash Trained, Needs Extra Exercise, Runner Jogger, Seeks Affection, Couch Potato
Verenigde Staten
German Pinscher
Spirited, Lively, Intelligent, Loving, Even Tempered, Familial, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Loyal, Loves, Smart, Independent, Quiet, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Athletic, Curious, Shy, Sweet, Brave, Dignified, LOVES ALL DOGS, Housetrained, Shots up to date, Spayed Neutered, Heartworm Positive Receiving Treatment, Energetic, Adventurous, Couch, Calm, Bold, Intelligent, Reliable, Silly, Confident, Cheerful, Goofy, Loving, Joyful, Loves Kisses, Protective, Loves kisses, loving, playful, sweet
Giant Schnauzer
Strong Willed, Kind, Loyal, Intelligent, Dominant, Powerful, Loyal, Playful, Friendly, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Gentle, Loves, Smart, Protective, Funny, Athletic, Quiet, Dignified, Calm, Does well in social environments outside of the home, Does well in the car, Eager to Please, Fenced Yard Required, Friendly social, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Large Breed, Leash Trained, Moderate Energy, Needs Training Puppy, No Out of State Apps, Older Kids Only, Playful goofy, Independent, Sweet, Gets along with dogs, Gets along with Kids, Loves Kisses
Great Dane
Friendly, Devoted, Reserved, Gentle, Confident, Loving, Affectionate, Playful, Curious, Shy, Loves, Loyal, Funny, Athletic, Friendly, Gentle, Smart, Quiet, Dignified, Brave, Cuddly, Crate Trained, Couch, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Intelligent, Patient, Good with Children, Needs Active Lifestyle, Self Entertains, Loves Stuffed Animals And Treats, Best Buddy, No Cats, Independent, Protective
Great Pyrenees
Strong Willed, Fearless, Affectionate, Patient, Gentle, Confident, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Loves Food, Loves To Play And Explore, Gentle, Affectionate, Curious, Funny, Independent, Loves, Brave, Quiet, Couch, Protective, Dignified, Spayed, Heartworm Negative, Microfilaria Negative, Neutered, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Needs six ft positive Fence, Crate Trained, Good with Children, Know the breed, Shy, Submissive, Snuggly, Kid Friendly kids being ten and under, Prey Drive, Heartworm Positive Treatment Completed
France
Komondor
Steady, Fearless, Affectionate, Independent, Gentle, Calm, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart
Vengriya
Kuvasz
Clownish, Loyal, Patient, Independent, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Funny, Independent, Playful, Protective, Smart, Friendly, Likes Food, Likes To Play, Goofy, Outgoing, Walks Good On Leash, Brave, Loyal, Gentle
Vengriya
Leonberger
Obedient, Fearless, Loyal, Companionable, Adaptable, Loving, Playful, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Funny, Independent, Loves, Loyal, Smart
Newfoundland
Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Trainable
Perro de Presa Canario
Strong Willed, Suspicious, Gentle, Dominant, Calm
Rottweiler
Steady, Good-natured, Fearless, Devoted, Alert, Obedient, Confident, Self-assured, Calm, Courageous, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Loves, Quiet, Playful, Active, Curious, Smart, Loyal, Loves Kisses, Couch, Funny, Brave, Athletic, Dignified, Crate Trained, Good with Children, Good with Dogs, Know the breed, Needs Active Lifestyle, No Cats, Special Need, Independent, Treat Motivated, Activity Level High, Housetrained, Recommendation Older children due to high energy behaviors that may overwhelm young children, Positive Interactions with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Size Small fifteen to twenty nine lbs, Heartworm Positive Treatment Completed, Older children only, Cuddly, Appears Crate Trained, Appears House Trained, High Energy Needs Lots of Exercise, Needs Experience with the Breed, Will Bite Nip When Over Excited, House Trained, No Children Under ten
Saint Bernard
Friendly, Lively, Gentle, Watchful, Calm, Cat Friendly, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, High Energy, Needs Basic Training, Friendly, Playful, Loves, Couch, Funny, Affectionate, Smart, Curious, Unknown with Cats, Separation Anxiety, Pets for Patriots Qualified, Good with women, Good with men, Athletic, Brave, Loyal, Active, Affectionate Cuddle bug, Calm, House trained, Loving, Sweet, Gentle, In Foster Care Not at the Shelter, Playful and Inquisitive
Switzerland
Samoyed
Stubborn, Friendly, Sociable, Lively, Alert, Playful, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Gentle, Quiet, Cuddle Bug, Good with Dogs, Hiker, Mellow, Physically playful, Seeks Affection, Couch, Loyal, Handsome, Brave, Dignified, Independent, Protective, Love Food, Very Sweet, Loves Children, Tolerate Small Dogs, No Cats, Spayed Neutered, Microchiped, Housetrained, Good with Cats, Adult Only Home Preferred, Up To Date On Shots, Good with Kids, Couch potato, Loves kisses, Snuggly, Snuggle, Cuddles, Teddy Bear, Kisses, cheerful, active, Cuddly, Anxious, Strong, Energetic, Barky
Siberian Husky
Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Gentle, Intelligent, Funny, Playful, Friendly, Athletic, Affectionate, Brave, Gentle, Goofy, Curious, Loyal, Quiet, Smart, Sweet, Patient, Mellow, Relaxed, Independent, Loves, Couch, I m an athletic dog, Cuddle Bug, I love toys, I love treats, I love plushie toys, Loves to give kisses, Knows Basic Commands, Single Dog Home, Treat Motivated, Great On The Leash
Siberia
Standard Schnauzer
Trainable, Good-natured, Devoted, Lively, Playful, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Independent, Loves, Playful, Smart, Heartworm Positive, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Good with Kids, Dog Selective, Kids eight positive and up, Gentle, Loyal, Active, Available for Foster, Cuddle Bug, Eager to Please, Dog savvy Children ten positive, Food Motivated, Good in car, Not Good with Cats, Quick learner, Seeks Affection, Silly Playful, Leash Trained, House trained, Hiker, Mellow, Knows commands, Calm, Cat Friendly, Dog Friendly, Shy, Quiet, Couch potato, Lazy
Tibetan Mastiff
Strong Willed, Tenacious, Aloof, Stubborn, Intelligent, Protective, Good with Dogs, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Independent, Loyal, Protective, Smart, Affectionate, Funny, Playful, Friendly
About Hard working Dog Breeds
This category includes dog breeds that are categorized as hard working. These breeds share certain characteristics that make them distinctive in this category.
Key Characteristics
Dogs in the hard working category often share these traits:
- Specific physical or behavioral traits related to hard working
- Common temperament or personality characteristics
- Similar care requirements or training considerations
Popular Hard working Breeds
Some well-known breeds in this category include Akbash Dog, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Bulldog, Anatolian Shepherd Dog.
Finding the Right Hard working Dog
When considering a hard working dog breed, it's important to research individual breed characteristics and needs. Every dog is unique, and even within categories, there can be significant variation between breeds and individual dogs.