The Working Dog Group
Pug shows our readers the Working Dog Group, as specified by the American Kennel Club, includes several different types of Working Dogs. As the name implies, a Working Dog is simply any dog type that was bred to perform a certain job or task. Most were bred out of necessity, and the Working Dog group is the oldest in existence for this reason. Common jobs for Working Dogs include being a watchdog, pulling sleds, water rescues, hunting, being a seeing eye dog, and others. Pug readers should know that Working Dogs are animals that enjoy performing these tasks and that require both mental and physical stimulation in order to thrive and to be healthy. Without this stimulation, authentic Working Dogs will often grow bored, lazy, lethargic, depressed, and perhaps worst of all, destructive to their owners’ homes and property. Working Dogs are known for being very smart and hardworking and are usually very large, strong, and well built. Certain Working Dog breeds can make good family pets, but most are better suited for professional tasks or endeavors.
One popular Working Dog, both as a pet and as an authentic worker, is the Bullmastiff. This dog, which is a cross between a bull dog and a mastiff, is most commonly used as a watchdog or a guard dog and has also been frequently employed by both the police and the army. The dog is known for being intelligent and hardworking but, unlike many dogs within this group, is also gentle and affectionate enough to make a wonderful family pet, providing it is exercised properly. As Pug mentioned before, The Bullmastiff is even said to do well with children and is very protective of its family unit. It is important to note, however, that the Bullmastiff is generally not suited to families with other dogs or small animals and that it is infamous for its drooling and snoring habits.
Pug gives you another interesting and useful Working Dog, the Saint Bernard, another member of the category that can make an excellent pet. These dogs, with their thick fur and heavy builds, have been most widely used for pulling sleds and for rescuing people trapped in avalanches or even in water. With proper exercise and lots of love and attention, however, the Saint Bernard can be an excellent housedog. It is incredibly protective of its owners and does well with children and other pets, including other dogs. Like the Bullmastiff, the Saint Bernard is known for its drooling. It can also be expensive to keep, as it consumes very large quantities of food on a daily basis.
Other dogs that Pug presents and fall within the Working Dog Breed include the Rottweiler, the Siberian Husky, and the German Pinscher. For prospective owners considering purchasing a dog within this group, it is extremely important to consider what purpose the dog will serve, what its special needs are, and what kind of training the dog will require. Thinking seriously about these factors before making a decision should ensure a happy match of dog and owner. Also, you might like to take a look at the Toy Group.
