Browse Working Breeds By Weight:
Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.
German Pinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Ratting & guarding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 25-45 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #139
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Karelian Bear Dog
Origin: Finland
Purpose: Hunting, guarding
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 44-49 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Standard Schnauzer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Versatile farm dog
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 30-50 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #93
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Canaan Dog
Origin: Israel
Purpose: Herding/Guardian
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 35-55 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #193
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Yakutian Laika
Origin: Russia (Yakutia)
Purpose: Sled pulling, hunting
Height: 21-23"
Weight: 40-55 lbs
Energy: 5/5
Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Siberian Husky
Origin: Siberia
Purpose: Sled pulling
Height: 20-23.5"
Weight: 35-60 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #30
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Portuguese Water Dog
Origin: Portugal
Purpose: Fishing companion
Height: 17-23"
Weight: 35-60 lbs
Energy:5/5
AKC Popularity: #43
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Samoyed
Origin: Siberia
Purpose: Herding & sled pulling
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 35-65 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #55
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Drover/Guardian
Height: 16-21"
Weight: 50-65 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #178
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Eurasier
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Companion
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 40-70 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Greenland Dog
Origin: Greenland
Purpose: Sled pulling, hunting
Height: 22-25"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Boxer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Bull-baiting & guarding
Height: 21.5-25"
Weight: 50-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #18
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Alaskan Malamute
Origin: Alaska
Purpose: Heavy freighting
Height: 23-25"
Weight: 75-85 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #81
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Chinook
Origin: United States
Purpose: Sled pulling, freighting
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 50-90 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #198
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Canadian Eskimo Dog
Origin: Canada
Purpose: Sled pulling, hunting
Height: 20-28"
Weight: 40-90 lbs
Energy: 5/5
Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Hovawart
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Guarding, working
Height: 23-28"
Weight: 65-90 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Giant Schnauzer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Cattle driving
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 55-95 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #52
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Doberman Pinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Personal protection
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 60-100 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #15
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Dogo Argentino
Origin: Argentina
Purpose: Big-game hunting
Height: 24-27"
Weight: 80-100 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #101
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Cane Corso
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Property guardian
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 80-110 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #11
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Bernese Mountain Dog
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Draft & farm work
Height: 23-27.5"
Weight: 70-95 | 80-115 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #20
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Kuvasz
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Livestock protection
Height: 26-30"
Weight: 70-90 | 100-115 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #179
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Akita
Origin: Japan
Purpose: Bear hunting
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 70-100 | 100-130 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #62
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Bullmastiff
Origin: England
Purpose: Watchdog
Height: 24-27"
Weight: 100-120; 110-130 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #78
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Rottweiler
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Cattle driving & guarding
Height: 22-27"
Weight: 80-100 | 95-135 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #8
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Black Russian Terrier
Origin: Russia
Purpose: Military working dog
Height: 26-30"
Weight: 80-130 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #154
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Draft & driving
Height: 24-29"
Weight: 85-110 | 115-140 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #71
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Great Pyrenees
Origin: France/Spain
Purpose: Livestock guardian
Height: 25-32"
Weight: 85-100 | 100-140 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #66
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Dogue de Bordeaux
Origin: France
Purpose: Guarding & hunting
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 100-120 | 110-140 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #95
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Komondor
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Livestock protection
Height: 26-30"
Weight: 80-100 | 100-140 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #185
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Tibetan Mastiff
Origin: Tibet
Purpose: Monastery guardian
Height: 24-29"
Weight: 70-120 | 90-150 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #142
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Anatolian Shepherd
Origin: Turkey
Purpose: Livestock guardian
Height: 27-29"
Weight: 80-120 | 110-150 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #88
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Neapolitan Mastiff
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Estate guardian
Height: 24-31"
Weight: 110-150 lbs
Energy: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #119
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Newfoundland
Origin: Canada
Purpose: Water rescue & draft
Height: 26-28"
Weight: 100-120 | 130-150 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #46
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Leonberger
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Companion & draft work
Height: 26-32"
Weight: 90-140 | 110-170 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #96
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Great Dane
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Boar hunting
Height: 28-34"
Weight: 110-140 | 140-175 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #22
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Saint Bernard
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Alpine rescue
Height: 26-30"
Weight: 120-140 | 140-180 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #63
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Boerboel
Origin: South Africa
Purpose: Farm protection
Height: 22-27"
Weight: 150-200 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #112
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Mastiff
Origin: England
Purpose: Estate guardian
Height: 27-33"
Weight: 120-170 | 160-230 lbs
Energy: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #40
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