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: #133
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Karelian Bear Dog
Origin: Finland
Purpose: Hunting, guarding
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 44-49 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Standard Schnauzer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Versatile farm dog
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 30-50 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #91
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Canaan Dog
Origin: Israel
Purpose: Herding/Guardian
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 35-55 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #195
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Yakutian Laika
Origin: Russia (Yakutia)
Purpose: Sled pulling, hunting
Height: 21-23"
Weight: 40-55 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Siberian Husky
Origin: Siberia
Purpose: Sled pulling
Height: 20-23.5"
Weight: 35-60 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #26
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Portuguese Water Dog
Origin: Portugal
Purpose: Fishing companion
Height: 17-23"
Weight: 35-60 lbs
Energy:5/5
AKC Popularity: #45
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Samoyed
Origin: Siberia
Purpose: Herding & sled pulling
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 35-65 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #53
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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
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Greenland Dog
Origin: Greenland
Purpose: Sled pulling, hunting
Height: 22-25"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Boxer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Bull-baiting & guarding
Height: 21.5-25"
Weight: 50-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #17
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Alaskan Malamute
Origin: Alaska
Purpose: Heavy freighting
Height: 23-25"
Weight: 75-85 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #79
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Chinook
Origin: United States
Purpose: Sled pulling, freighting
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 50-90 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #182
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Canadian Eskimo Dog
Origin: Canada
Purpose: Sled pulling, hunting
Height: 20-28"
Weight: 40-90 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Hovawart
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Guarding, working
Height: 23-28"
Weight: 65-90 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Giant Schnauzer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Cattle driving
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 55-95 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #57
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Doberman Pinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Personal protection
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 60-100 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #16
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Dogo Argentino
Origin: Argentina
Purpose: Big-game hunting
Height: 24-27"
Weight: 80-100 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #95
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Cane Corso
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Property guardian
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 80-110 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #14
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