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Working Dogs
Rescue Dogs ~ Therapy Dogs ~ Guide Dogs
Guard Dog ~ Police Dog ~ Search and Rescue Dogs

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  For many people, the Working Dogs are the favorite type of companion dog!

   A Working dog can make an excellent pet. Though very diverse in appearance, all the working dogs are large, sturdy, and strong. They were developed to be workhorses and are quick to learn their tasks.These are considered to be some of the most intelligent of the dog breeds. With firm consistent training they will quickly learn obedience, skills, tasks, and tricks.

   Though today these dogs are often valued more as companions than for their working abilities, many working dogs are still bred for a specific job. Some of work they are known for; rescue dogs, therapy dogs, Guide Dogs, and Search and Rescue Dogs. They also serve as a Police or Guard Dog.

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Working Dog Breeds
Akita Inu	Alaskan Malamute
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Bernese Mountain Dog	Boxer
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Bullmastiff	Doberman Pinscher
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Giant Schnauzer	Great Dane
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Great Pyrenees	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
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Mastiff	Newfoundland
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Rottweiler	Saint Bernard
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Samoyed
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