This is the working group of dog breeds
Akita
The Akita is a strong, courageous, and family-oriented dog. They have strong guarding instincts and are protective and territorial.
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Alaskan Malamute
This arctic sled dog was bred for strength and endurance, and you don't want to get into a wrestling match with an Alaskan Malamute!
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog was developed, and has been bred for hundreds of years, to guard livestock. This is a working breed that is instinctively protective and territorial.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog was bred to be the farmer's companion, and today, a Bernese Mountain Dog will want to be by your side at all times.
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Black Russian Terrier
The Black Russian Terrier is large, intelligent, robust, powerful, protective, and territorial. He loves his family deeply but is aloof and distrustful toward strangers.
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Boxer
The Boxer is alert, curious, playful, loyal and dignified. He's self-confident, courageous, strong and athletic.
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Bullmastiff
If you are looking for a true best friend, the Bullmastiff might be for you. These large and powerful dogs make excellent companions because they are so loyal and protective.
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Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is often referred to by enthusiasts as "The Cadillac of Dogs." They've also been called "the dog with the human brain."
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German Pinscher
The German Pinscher is both companion and guardian, small enough to curl up in your lap, and big enough to protect you.
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Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is a spirited, energetic, good-natured dog who loves his owners and is protective of them. He is naturally territorial, and intimidating to look at, so he makes a good guard dog.
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Great Dane
Known as the "gentle giant" and the "king of dogs," the Great Dane was originally bred as a hunting dog but is now bred as an exceptionally large companion dog. And he makes a good one.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a happy, jovial breed who loves people and craves attention and physical contact. They can be the ideal family pet for some, but are not the breed for everyone.
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Great Pyrenees
This giant, gorgeous dog was bred to be a guard dog and has strong territorial instincts. And the Great Pyrenees defines his territory as "as far as his eye can see."
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Komondor
The Komondor is known for his dignity, bravery, and strength. Originally bred to guard livestock, he is territorial and very protective of his family, home, and possessions.
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Kuvasz
The Kuvasz is a territorial guardian. He was bred to guard livestock and he will protect his family, house, and property, even to the point of self-sacrifice.
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Mastiff
These massive, gentle giants love people, especially their families. They are incredibly devoted, affectionate, and protective pets.
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Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan Mastiff, Neo for short, is a guardian breed who bonds strongly with his owner and family. They can be territorial and are considered a dominant alpha breed.
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Newfoundland
The Newfoundland, known as the "Gentle Giant," is a dog of courage, devotion, and loyalty. They are huge dogs! They were bred to be working dogs who spend all of their waking time with their family.
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Portuguese Water Dog
This intensely loyal breed was bred to be a seafaring working dog. He worked on fishing boats, retrieving things from the water, carrying messages between boats, herding fish
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Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is loyal, self-confident, calm, courageous, independent, wary, and protective. He's an instinctive guardian known as the world's best guard dog.
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Saint Bernard
Saint Bernards are awesome family pets if you don't mind having a gigantic dog being part of your family, if you don't mind a lot of slobber
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Samoyed
The Samoyed is an affectionate people-dog who will want to be the center of attention. He will crave your attention and will either behave or misbehave to get it, whichever seems to work better at the time.
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Siberian Husky
Bred to be a sled dog, the Siberian Husky makes a great all-around dog. They are agreeable, alert, and outgoing.
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Standard Schnauzer
The Standard Schnauzer is an outstanding companion, known for his devotion and love for family. He is also incredibly active.
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Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff is intelligent, highly independent, self-confident, self-aware, curious, and courageous. This is an aloof and watchful guardian breed.
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