Browse Working Breeds Alphabetically:
Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.
Akita
Origin: Japan
Purpose: Bear hunting
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 70-100 | 100-130 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #59
Learn More
Alaskan Malamute
Origin: Alaska
Purpose: Heavy freighting
Height: 23-25"
Weight: 75-85 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #79
Learn More
Anatolian Shepherd
Origin: Turkey
Purpose: Livestock guardian
Height: 27-29"
Weight: 80-120 | 110-150 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #86
Learn More
Bernese Mountain Dog
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Draft & farm work
Height: 23-27.5"
Weight: 70-95 | 80-115 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #19
Learn More
Black Russian Terrier
Origin: Russia
Purpose: Military working dog
Height: 26-30"
Weight: 80-130 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #127
Learn More
Boerboel
Origin: South Africa
Purpose: Farm protection
Height: 22-27"
Weight: 150-200 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #114
Learn More
Boxer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Bull-baiting & guarding
Height: 21.5-25"
Weight: 50-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #17
Learn More
Bullmastiff
Origin: England
Purpose: Watchdog
Height: 24-27"
Weight: 100-120 | 110-130 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #67
Learn More
Canaan Dog
Origin: Israel
Purpose: Herding/Guardian
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 35-55 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #195
CKC Working Group
AKC Herding Group
Learn More
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Origin: Canada
Purpose: Sled pulling, hunting
Height: 20-28"
Weight: 40-90 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
Learn More
Cane Corso
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Property guardian
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 80-110 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #14
Learn More
Chinook
Origin: United States
Purpose: Sled pulling, freighting
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 50-90 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #182
Learn More
Doberman Pinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Personal protection
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 60-100 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #16
Learn More
Dogo Argentino
Origin: Argentina
Purpose: Big-game hunting
Height: 24-27"
Weight: 80-100 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #95
Learn More
Dogue de Bordeaux
Origin: France
Purpose: Guarding & hunting
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 100-120 | 110-140 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #96
Learn More
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Drover/Guardian
Height: 16-21"
Weight: 50-65 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #178
CKC Working Group
AKC Herding Group
Learn More
Eurasier
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Companion
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 40-70 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
Learn More
German Pinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Ratting & guarding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 25-45 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #133
Learn More
Giant Schnauzer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Cattle driving
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 55-95 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #57
Learn More
Great Dane
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Boar hunting
Height: 28-34"
Weight: 110-140 | 140-175 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #21
Learn More