The Working Dog group includes most of the guard dog breeds such as the
Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher as well as the northern sled dogs such
as the Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky. Most of these dogs need lots
of exercise and a fair amount of living space. Many of these dogs have
thick double coats and can be heavy shedders. The heavy shedding breeds
include Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, Saint
Bernard, Samoyed and Siberian Husky. Top 10 dog breeds most popular work
in the US, according to the American Kennel Club registers 2005 are
discussed below and their registration rank is included in brackets.
1. Boxer
The
Boxer (# 7) is a large, strong and muscular dog that is energetic,
cheerful and playful. Boxers are very popular because they love children
and are a good breed for active families with children. Toddlers and
young children should be carefully supervised when around teenagers or
young dogs to hit more when excited. This breed needs early
socialization and obedience training when they are puppies and exercise
while adolescents to control their exuberance. Boxers are alert,
intelligent and eager to please and can be trained to a high level for
agility and obedience competitions sports. Boxers are good watch dogs,
and can even be trained to be guard dogs.
2. Rottweiler
The
Rottweiler (# 16) is a breed of dog very heavy, muscular and big. A
well bred Rottweiler is calm, intelligent, confident and courageous but
can be aggressive with strangers and strange dogs. Therefore, it is
important that this breed is well socialized and obedience trained
starting when it is a puppy and continue through adolescence. The Rottie
needs exercise and mental stimulation and makes a good obedience,
agility and schutzhund competitor. Rottweilers are not suited to the
inner life and enjoy the outdoors. A well trained Rottie does fine with
older children but this breed should be limited to those who have time
to socialize background, the process of obedience, and to keep this dog.
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