Working Dog Breeds

The Rottweiler is a large breed dog that originated in Germany as a hearding dog. They are a hardy breed and very intelligent. Today they are used as police and guard dogs. In the hands of a responsible owner a well trained and socialized Rottweiler can be a reliable, alert dog and a loveing companion. The Rottweiler is basically a calm , confident,and courageous dog. They Have a inherent desire to protect there home and family. They are strong fighters that seem immune to pain. With proper training and handling they can be loyal,loveing and very rewarding companions. They do require owners that can handle there massive size , because
of there size training should begin fairly young-while the dog is still young and great care should be taken to ensure the dogs do not become vicious.They love and need companionship and socialization to be trully happy.When a Rottweiler is consistently brought up and trained , it will be a good playmate for the children. It is in breed temperament that a Rottweiler is often misjudged. A well breed Rottweiler will be calm, confident, and courageous with a reserved attitude.

I Have always liked this breed they are trully
a beautifull dog to look at. This breed is intelligent ,alert and a loyal companion. They where commonly used as police dogs, guard dogs, or watch dogs but this is less common today. The Doberman's natural tail is long ,the short tail is a result of
docking . A procedure which a majority of the tail is surgically removed within days of the dogs birth. Doberman Pincher's will often have there ears cropped , as do many other breeds. Doberman Pincher ear cropping is usally done at the age of 7 to 9 weeks. Doberman Pinchers in general are gentle, loyal, loving, and intelligent dogs. Doberman's are intense and energetic with tremendous strength and stamina.They are loyal , noble, and affectionate with family. It likes to be physically close to the family members.They are a people oriented breed. They need a owner who is willing to discipline the dog with out being afraid of him. All family members should learn to handle the dog properly,because Doberman's can get pushy if allowed to get there way to much. Doberman's are like big protective babies. The Doberman was breed to work with man , and he needs his interaction often.They
must be with family and not abandoned in the back yard.

The Great Dane also known as the gentle giant are known for there size and there gentle personality. They are also considered one of the tallest dogs along with the Irish wolfhound. They are a giant dog that combines nobility and robustness and power with elegance.
The Great Dane Is dignified, sweet, and affectionate, it is playful and patient with children. They love everyone and needs and wants to be around people. They are known not to bark much And only become aggressive when the circumstances require it. They are a steady dog, very dependable.They are brave and a loyal dog and make good watchdogs. Because of there large size these dogs should be thoroughly obedience trained when young so the dog will be manageable when older.
The Great Danes ears may be cropped or not. There ears naturally fold over there head and droop along the neck. Although this dog can be somewhat active and needs a period of exercise each day to stay fit, the Great Dane is a great house dog.Like most larger breeds the Dane has a smaller life span then small dogs, if healthy a Great Dane can live up to 10 years. A Great Dane can also affect the family budget, larger food dish, larger collar,higher dose of medicine, larger is always more money. Those that can cope with or prefer a large breed dog will love the Great Dane. This is a people oriented dog, loving and kind, playful and even spirited, a true companion dog. He needs space to accommodate his long legs and large body, but he likes nothing more then to spend time with his owner.

The Gentle Giant known as the Mastiff is a self-confident, watchful,and patient dog who is gentle towards there family.It rarely barks , but it is in it's nature to defend it's territory and family.
Calm,steady,and docile, this dog is normaly excellent with children.Good natured but very large and heavy. This breed loves to please , but needs lot's of companionship.A born guard dog , brave and loyal. The Mastiff tends to drool , wheeze, and snore. They can be somewhat difficult to train. This is not a breed for those with little time for a pet , as these dogs thrive on companionship and affection from their families. The Mastiff is not an overly active dog, but he does need moderate excercise in order to keep him fit and healthy. They are to large for apartment living. In the right environment , and with early socialization and the correct training, these dogs make good family pets. The mastiff is one of the heaviest breeds,The males can exceed 200 pounds.The mastiff is slow moving as inclined to be rather lazy .These dogs can make good family pets.

The St.Bernard are gentle , friendly and generally fond of children. It is strikingly similar to the English Mastiff. The St. bernard requires as much
attention and devotion as they give. They are slow moveing , patient and obedient. They always want to please. They are highly intelligent and easy to train , However training should begin young when they are a manageable size. They do drool , alot.
They are a very easygoing dog, a gentle giant.WHile they are not the most playful and energetic,they are nevertheless very devoted to there family.Because this dog was bred to rescue humans, they need to be part of the family. In fact a St Bernard
who is left alone to long , or to much can develop a sort of depression brought on by loneliness.The St.Bernard has a great sense of direction,That is one of the things that made him so good at search and rescue. This Breed rarely barks unless
the need be , They do make good guard dogs even though they have such a gentle nature. So if your St.Bernard is barking You better go check it out.

The Newfoundland Is a large usually black dog, Used in NewFoundland as a working dog. They are known for their sweet dispostion , loyalty , and natural water rescue tendencies.The Newfoundland excels at water rescue due partly to there webbed feet and amazing swimming abilities They have a sweet temperment
and are gentle giants. They have deep barks, and are easy to train , And are great with children.
They are noble, calm, gentle, loyal, and trustwothy with a sweet temperament. They are very devoted, They can become so attached to there owners that
they can not adapted to a new home. They are patient, playful , and loving with children , they are an born babysitter. They are very social, enjoy the outside, but also need and require companionship. A great dog with a great dispostion.
If you go camping with this dog neer a lake. DOn't let it carry your sleeping bag, because most likely it will get wet , they love water. They will take every opportunity to get wet.