Working Dog Breeds

Akbash Dog

Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Brave

Turkey

Akita

Docile, Alert, Responsive, Dignified, Composed, Friendly, Receptive, Faithful, Courageous, Brave, Loyal, Playful, Affectionate

Japan

Alaskan Malamute

Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Loyal, Dignified, Playful, Brave, Gentle, Curious, Energetic, Independent, Quiet

Alaska

American Bulldog

Friendly, Assertive, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Confident, Dominant, Affectionate

United States

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Steady, Bold, Independent, Confident, Intelligent, Proud

Turkey

Bernese Mountain Dog

Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Faithful, Gentle, Dignified, Quiet, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Enthusiastic, Adventurous

Switzerland

Boerboel

Obedient, Confident, Intelligent, Dominant, Territorial, Curious, Playful, Friendly, Brave, Independent, Protective, Gentle, Loyal

South Africa

Boxer

Devoted, Fearless, Friendly, Cheerful, Energetic, Loyal, Playful, Confident, Intelligent, Bright, Brave, Calm, Affectionate, Curious

Germany

Bullmastiff

Docile, Reliable, Devoted, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Loving, Protective, Powerful, Calm, Courageous, Affectionate, Friendly

England

Cane Corso

Reserved, Stable, Quiet, Even Tempered, Calm, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Protective, Curious

Italy

Caucasian Shepherd (Ovcharka)

Alert, Quick, Dominant, Powerful, Calm, Strong

Russia

Chinook

Friendly, Alert, Dignified, Intelligent, Calm, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Loyal, Brave, Independent

United States

Doberman Pinscher

Fearless, Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Confident, Intelligent, Playful, Friendly, Affectionate, Curious

Germany

Dogo Argentino

Friendly, Affectionate, Cheerful, Loyal, Tolerant, Protective, Brave, Curious, Playful, Independent, Gentle

Argentina

English Shepherd

Kind, Energetic, Independent, Adaptable, Intelligent, Bossy, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Quiet, Gentle

United States

German Pinscher

Spirited, Lively, Intelligent, Loving, Even Tempered, Familial, Playful, Affectionate, Brave, Curious, Loyal, Gentle

Germany

Giant Schnauzer

Strong Willed, Kind, Loyal, Intelligent, Dominant, Powerful, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Curious, Gentle

Germany

Great Dane

Friendly, Devoted, Reserved, Gentle, Confident, Loving, Affectionate, Independent, Curious, Dignified, Loyal

Germany

Great Pyrenees

Strong Willed, Fearless, Affectionate, Patient, Gentle, Confident, Curious, Friendly, Sweet, Loyal, Brave

France

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Bold, Faithful, Alert, Affectionate, Good-natured, Devoted, Confident, Dependable, Gentle, Intelligent

Switzerland

Komondor

Steady, Fearless, Affectionate, Independent, Gentle, Calm

Hungary

Kuvasz

Clownish, Loyal, Patient, Independent, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Friendly, Outgoing

Hungary

Lakeland Terrier

Friendly, Bold, Confident, Alert, Intelligent, Independent, Courageous, Loyal, Playful, Spirited

England

Leonberger

Obedient, Fearless, Loyal, Companionable, Adaptable, Loving, Quiet, Independent, Gentle, Friendly, Playful, Affectionate

Germany

Newfoundland

Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Trainable, Patient, Loyal, Loving

Canada

Perro de Presa Canario

Strong Willed, Suspicious, Gentle, Dominant, Calm

Portuguese Water Dog

Adventurous, Athletic, Loyal, Spirited, Intelligent, Obedient, Docile, Impetuous, Energetic, Affectionate

Portugal

Rottweiler

Steady, Good-natured, Fearless, Devoted, Alert, Obedient, Confident, Self-assured, Calm, Courageous, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful

Germany

Saint Bernard

Friendly, Lively, Gentle, Watchful, Calm, Affectionate, Sweet, Brave, Playful, Curious, Independent, Loyal

Switzerland

Samoyed

Stubborn, Friendly, Sociable, Lively, Alert, Playful, Curious, Affectionate, Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Brave

Russia

Siberian Husky

Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Loyal, Loving

Siberia

Standard Schnauzer

Good-natured, Devoted, Lively, Playful, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Independent, Gentle, Loyal, Active

Germany

Tibetan Mastiff

Strong Willed, Tenacious, Aloof, Stubborn, Intelligent, Protective, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Independent, Loyal, Affectionate

China