| Working Dogs
This group consists principally of watchdogs, guard dogs, working dogs, police
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| Akita
large dog, originally developed in northeastern Japan for bear hunting by the
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| Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Malamute
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| Bernese Mountain Dog
The most popular of the four types of Swiss mountain dogs, and the only one
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| Boxer
Originally a hunting dog, this breed has a smart appearance, agility, and
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| Bullmastiff
This large, sturdy, and energetic dog was bred by crossing the bulldog and
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| Bordeaux Mastiff
Rather rare in its native country of France, this breed was originally developed
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| Dogo Argentina
Popular today as a playmate for children, the dogo argentine was originally a
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| Doberman
Universally known as a police dog and for its devotion to duty on the German
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| German Shepherd
This globally popular breed rates top honors as an all-round police, guard,
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| Great Dane
A superb companion and guard dog, this elegant breed of great size is
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| Great Japanese Dog
Developed from the Akita, the Great Japanese dog was bred by American
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| Great Pyrenees
Common to much of Europe, this truly pleasant, gentle breed of enormous
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| Hokkaido
Also known as the Ainu dog, the Hokkaido is considered to be the oldest of
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| Finnish Lapphund
The long-haired beautiful Finnish Lapphund has from olden times served as a
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| Iceland Sheepdog
This spitz-related breed once faced extinction, but was bred back to life by
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| Jamthund
Also known as the Swedish elkhound, this breed is of considerable antiquity
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| Kai
The Kai, or "Kai-tora" as it is sometimes called for its brindle-or tiger-
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| Karelian Bear Dog
brave hunter of large animals, this breed, named for one of the provinces
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| Kishu
Originally a deer and boar hunter, this medium-sized ancient breed is a very
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| Laika
There are three-forms of the Laika—an agile, energetic, and aggressive
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| Landseer
A large, very gentle, highly friendly companion dog for children, this rescue
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| Leonberger
This large German water dog, a born swimmer, is famed throughout Europe as
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| Mastiff
Truly a breed of great antiquity, depicted in drawings dating back some five
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| Neapolitan Mastiff
One of the world's oldest breeds and a popular watchdog worldwide, this
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| Newfoundland
Equipped with a thick, oily coat, this gentle giant is perfectly designed to
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