Selected breeds of working dogs
- Selected breeds of working dogs
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Selected breeds of working dogs
name origin height in inches*
dogs (bitches) weight in pounds*
dogs (bitches) characteristics comments
(24–26) 75–110
or more
(
same) large-sized; massive, triangular head; curved tail originally bred to hunt bears
(23) 85
(75) strong, well-muscled body; thick, coarse coat; broad head with triangular ears one of the oldest sled dogs
(23–26) 88
(
same) large-sized; thick, moderately long coat; black with rust and white markings originally bred to pull carts and drive cows
(21–23.5) 60–70
(
same) medium-sized; square body; blunt muzzle; cropped ears, long and tapered bred from several breeds, including Great Dane and bulldog
Bullmastiff (
mastiff) England 25–27
(24–26) 110–130
(100–120) well-muscled body; short, dense coat; large, wrinkled head 60% mastiff, 40% bulldog
(24–26) 60–88
(
same) medium-sized; sleek, muscular body; typically erect ears intelligent breed; quick learner
Great Dane Germany not less than 30, 32+ preferred
(not less than 28, 30+ preferred) 120+
(
same) regal appearance; large, powerful body; massive, expressive head tallest mastiff breed
(
same) massive, rugged build; white coat bred to be a cattle and sheep guardian; loyal and protective
(26) 130–150
(100–120) large-sized; water-resistant coat; rudderlike tail; webbed feet noted for its lifesaving abilities, particularly in water
(22–25) 90–110
(
same) compact, powerful body; black with rust markings used as a guard dog and police dog
(minimum 25) 110–200
(
same) large-sized; red and white coat; powerful head pathfinder and rescue dog
(19–21) 50–65
(
same) huskylike; double-coated; white, white and biscuit, cream, or all biscuit in colour people-oriented breed
(20–22) 45–60
(35–50) medium-sized; brush tail; small, erect ears originally called Chukchi
*1 inch = 2.54 centimetres; 1 pound = 0.454 kilogram
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