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Working dog breeds are naturally suited for certain tasks, based on breeding and country of origin. Some have an acute sense of smell, while other dogs are naturally powerful and can be used for sledding, rescue missions, and even farm work. See how well you can guess the dog breeds and their jobs, based on these screenshots.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Golden Retriever - Bird Hunting
Giant Schnauzer - Guarding
Akita Inu - Snow Hunting
Japan is the Akita Inu's native country. It has a curled tail and a broad head.
Beagle - Tracker
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
German Shorthair - Bird Dog
Jack Russell Terrier - Hunter
Alaskan Malamute - Sled Dog
This breed originated in Alaska, where it was used to pull heavy sleds through snow. It has a double-layered coat, and the oiliness of the undercoat gives the dog good insulation for its work.
Tibetan Mastiff - Guard Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Kuvasz - Guard Dog
The name Kuvasz comes from Turkish and Arabian words describing a guardian. They require much training, so people looking for this breed should only proceed if they are willing to train the dog from puppyhood to adulthood.
Akita - Sled Dog
Irish Setter - Bird Hunting
Labrador Retriever - Bird Hunting
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Siberian Husky - Sled Dog
Rottweiler - Guard Dog
Anatolian Shepherd - Herding Dog
Boxer - Hunting Dog
Boxers are a popular breed in the U.S., and they're active and smart dogs. They are good with children and protective, making them a great choice for families.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Saint Bernard - Rescue Dog
Great Dane - Sentry Dog
This breed originated in Germany in the Middle Ages and was used for guarding and for hunting. This breed is usually friendly and good with kids.
Akita - Sled Dog
West Highland Terrier - Hunting Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Siberian Husky - Sled Dog
Siberian Huskies are known for being mischievous but gentle. They are a popular breed in the U.S.
Black Russian Terrier - Guard Dog
Doberman Pinscher - Guard Dog
Coonhound - Tracking Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Dalmation - Fire Dog
Golden Retriever - Service Dog
German Shepherd - Service Dog
Black Russian Terrier - Guard Dog
Black Russian Terriers were originally bred to be used in the military. Today they are used for protection, as well as search and rescue. They are large dogs, with a height up to 30 inches and weight up to 145 pounds.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
American Staffordshire Terrier - Hunting Dog
Australian Cattle Dog - Herd Dog
Australian Cattle Dogs were bred to herd cattle across difficult terrain and long distances. They are agile and have a lot of endurance.
Finnish Spitz - Hunting Dog
Alaskan Malamute - Sled Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Mastiff - Guard Dog
Springer Spaniel - Bird Hunting Dog
German Pinscher - Vermin Hunting
German Pinschers are lively and brave. They are elegant-looking dogs with shiny, short coats.
German Shepherd - Police Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Leonberger - All Purpose
This breed is very loving and non-aggressive. They can be used for various types of work, including therapy.
German Shorthair - Bird Dog
Boxer - Guard Dog
Komondor - Sheep Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Border Collie - Herding Dog
Portuguese Water Dog - Water Bird Hunting Dog
Tibetan Mastiff - Guard Dog
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - Guard Dog
This breed originated in Switzerland and was used as a guard dog or draft dog. Despite its strength and alertness, it is easygoing with children.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Anatolian Shephard Dog - Herding
This breed has a rugged look and is known for being loyal and territorial. It is a large dog and the breed is over 6,000 years old.
Shetland Sheepdogs - Herding
English Setter - Bird Dog
Bloodhound - Tracking Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Tibetan Mastiff - Guard Dog
Greyhound - Sight Hunting Dog
Border Collie - Sheep Dog
Border Collies are naturally protective, due to their herding tendencies. They can be reserved around people they do not know.
Cocker Spaniel - Bird Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Saluki - Sight Hunting Dog
Mastiff - Guard Dog
Due to their vicious way of guarding territory, Mastiffs can be perceived as aggressive and unpredictable. They are intelligent and learn quickly, making them good search-and-rescue dogs.
English Setter - Bird Dog
Poodle - Water Bird Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Irish Wolfhound - Sight Hunting Dog
Jack Russell Terrier - Hunting Dog
German Shorthair - Bird Dog
Giant Schnauzer - Guard Dog
The Giant Schnauzer has two colors and is alert, trainable, and loyal. The breed is obedient and good for search-and-rescue. It is a larger version of the Standard Schnauzer.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Greyhound - Sight Hunting Dog
Beagle - Rabbit Hunting
Beagles are good for search-and-rescue work because of their strong sense of smell. However, they need to be trained well, because they tend to become tunnel-visioned when they start on a scent.
Newfoundland - Water Rescue Dog
American Staffordshire Terrier - Hunting Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Boerboel - Farm Guard Dog
This South African breed is calm, confident and is the most agile out of the Mastiff dogs. It has a big, square head and has patches of dark fur which protect it from the heat and sun.
German Shorthair Pointer - Flushing Bird Dog
Cocker Spaniel - Bird Hunting Dog
Labrador Retriever - Service Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Great Pyrenees - Sheep Dog
Anatolian Shepherd Dog - Herding Dog
Standard Schnauzer - Guard Dog
The Standard Schnauzer is known for being a reliable dog, despite its possible willfulness. It can be all black or white and black, known as "pepper and salt" colored.
Cane Corso - Guard Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
English Setter - Bird Dog
Poodle - Water Bird Dog
Giant Schnauzer - Guard Dog
Great Pyrenees - Mountainous Guard Dog
This breed has a thick coat, since it was bred to protect herds in mountain areas. They make a great guardian and can bark a lot.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Boerboel - Guard Dog
German Shorthair Pointer - Flushing Birds
German Shorthair Pointers are excellent aides to hunters who use guns as they drive birds out of brush so hunters can better see them. They are a popular breed in the U.S., and can be several different colors with markings.
German Longhair Pointer - Bird Dog
Bullmastiff - Guard Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Bernese Mountain Dog - Sled Dog
This breed has a gentle, kind look and demeanor, allowing it to be a trustworthy rescue dog. It is strong and can move well in cold weather, as it was bred in Switzerland.
Great Pyrenees - Sheep Dog
Poodle - Water Bird Dog
Newfoundland - Water Rescue Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Labrador Retriever - Service Dog
Great Dane - Large Game Hunting Dog
Foxhound - Hunting Dog
Treeing Walker Coonhound - Hunting Dog
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a popular choice for people getting a coonhound. They are competitive and alert, yet respectful.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Poodle - Water Dog
Neapolitan Mastiff - Guard Dog
The Neapolitan Mastiff is loyal and attentive, making it good to people it loves, but wary and possibly mean to those it doesn't. Its loose skin, wrinkles and massive size make it a good guard dog.
Great Pyrenees - Sheep Dog
Rottweiler - Security Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Komondor - Flock Guard Dog
The large, white, cord-like coat of the Komondor protects this breed from getting injured in case it is attacked. It also allows it to be discreet, because it looks similar to the sheep its herding.
Doberman Pinscher - Police Dog
Alaskan Malamute - Sled Dog
Jack Russell Terrier - Hunting Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Border Collie - Sheep Dog
English Setter - Bird Dog
Bull mastiff - Guard Dog
The Bullmastiff looks to be 40% Bulldog and 60% Mastiff. It is powerful, active and alert.
Labrador Retriever - Bird Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Alaskan Malamute - Sled Dog
Newfoundland - Water Rescue Dog
Springer Spaniel - Bird Dog
Smooth Collie - Search-and-Rescue Dog
This breed needs much attention and moderate exercise. It will become unhappy if left alone for long periods of time.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Samoyed - Seizure Alert Dog
This breed is different from modern breeds in that it has no mixture of wolf or fox. They are light in color, being either cream, biscuit, white, or white and biscuit.
Border Collie - Herding Dog
Black Russian Terrier - Hunting Dog
West Highland Terrier - Hunting Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Fox Hound - Hunting Fox and Deer
This breed loves to run and has good stamina, making it good for families and owners who enjoy playing outside with their pets. They are also friendly.
Dogue de Bordeaux - Hunting Dog
Golden Retriever - Service Dog
Doberman Pinscher - Guard Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Great Dane - Large Game Hunting Dog
Siberian Husky - Sled Dog
Bernese Mountain Dog - Draft Dog
Chinook - Sled Dog
Chinooks are devoted dogs with an intelligent and curious expression. This breed is known for being good with kids and does not require much grooming.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Akita - Snow Hunting Dog
Siberian Husky - Sled Dog
Belgian Malinois - Narcotic and Explosive Detection
This breed is in the herding group and is hardworking and smart. They need a lot of exercise and enjoy having jobs to do, making them excellent police or military dogs. Their colors range from red sable to fawn.
Golden Retriever - Service Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Anatolian Shepherd - Guard Dog
Rottweiler - Guard Dog
Rottweilers are smart, strong and have ample endurance, making them good police dogs. They also have natural territorial instincts, so adequate time in training this breed is necessary.
Poodle - Water Hunting Dog
Portuguese Water Dog - Water Hunting Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Newfoundland - Water Rescue Dog
Springer Spaniel - Bird Dog
Irish Setter - Bird Dog
Dalmation - Fire Dog
Dalmations are outgoing dogs that are white with black or brown spots. They are active dogs with good stamina, so they need a good amount of exercise.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Black Russian Terrier - Hunting Dog
Newfoundland - Water Rescue
Newfoundlands are black, brown, gray, white, or white and black in color and great in size. They are also very strong, fitting to their job of swimming in ice-cold water and rescuing drowning victims.
St. Bernard - Rescue Dog
Anatolian Shepherd - Flock Guard Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Basset Hound - Narcotic Detection Dog
Basset Hounds are very easygoing, laid-back and sometimes lazy. The breed's short legged, dense body allows it to move well over rough terrain.
Finnish Spitz - Hunting Dog
Alaskan Malamute - Sled Dog
Cocker Spaniel - Bird Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Golden Retriever - Service Dog
Boxer - Guard Dog
Belgian Shepherd - Herding and Guard Dog
The Belgian Shepherd originated in Belgium and is a serious, energetic dog. It can adapt easily to different temperatures and its expression is alert.
Kuvasz - Security
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Tibetan Mastiff - Guard Dog
Great Dane - Large Game Hunting Dog
Coonhound - Tracking Dog
Border Collie - Search and Rescue
The Border Collie was bred to be intelligent and obedient, making it a good dog to train. It is very energetic and agile, as it was originally bred to herd sheep.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Doberman Pincher - Police Dog
Jack Russell Terrier - Hunting Dog
English Setter - Bird Dog
Cane Corso - Watch Dog
The Cane Corso is majestic and confident, and was used for hunting difficult game such as wild boar. The coat is rigid and dense, and because it is short, they shed lightly. It's also known as the Italian Mastiff, since it's from Italy.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Dogue de Bordeaux - Guard Dog
"Dogue" is translated as Mastiff in French; it has a calm demeanor and is good around kids and other pets. This large dog's coat ranges from dark red to fawn in color, with markings that can be white, brown, or black.
Bernese Mountain Dog - Draft Dog
Bloodhound - Tracking Dog
Portuguese Water Dog - Water Bird Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Kuvasz - Sheep Dog
German Shorthair - Bird Hunting Dog
Greyhound - Sight Hunting Dog
Portuguese Water Dog - Water Rescue Dog
Portuguese Water Dogs were originally bred to help fisherman, and later became water rescue dogs. Because it is well-muscled and friendly, it makes for a good dog for an active family or single person.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Bloodhound - Police Tracker
Bloodhounds like to be in packs, making them good with children and other pets. They can be 23-27 inches tall and can weight up to 110 pounds.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - Draft Dog
Finnish Spitz - Hunting Dog
Great Dane - Large Game Hunting Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Portuguese Water Dog - Water Bird Hunting Dog
Standard Schnauzer - Guard Dog
Dogo Argentino - Hog Hunting
Argentinean Mastiff is another name for this breed that is white, possibly with a dark patch near the eye. They are strong athletes and intelligent, making them good at hunting big animals, such as wild boar and puma.
St. Bernard - Search and Rescue Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Tibetan Mastiff - Guard Dog
Tibetan Mastiffs range from 24-26 inches and 90-150 pounds. They originate in Tibet, where people believe that they are the reincarnated souls of nuns and monks who were not good enough in their previous lives to reach a higher level.
Jack Russell Terrier - Hunting Dog
Newfoundland - Water Rescue Dog
Neapolitan Mastiff - Guard Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
German Shepherd - Herding Dog
American Staffordshire Terrier - Hunting Dog
Chinook - Sled Dog
Beagle - Bomb Detection Dog
Beagles are great at detecting bombs because of their acute sense of smell. They can become tunnel-visioned when they start on a scent, so it is important to train them as puppies.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Saluki - Sight Hunting Dog
Tibetan Mastiff - Guard Dog
Doberman Pinscher - Sentry Dog
Doberman Pinschers were first bred around the 1890s in Germany. They are vigilant, energetic and watchful, which makes them great as guard or sentry dogs.
West Highland Terrier - Hunting Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Cocker Spaniel - Therapy Dog
The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest dog in the sporting group and its'coat can be a variety of colors. Black, white, brown, red, and other shades of these colors are seen.
Poodle - Water Bird Dog
Giant Schnauzer - Guard Dog
Springer Spaniel - Bird Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Doberman Pinscher - Guard Dog
Bloodhound - Track Dog
Shetland Sheepdog - Herd Dog
Golden Retriever - Service Dog
In addition to hunting, Golden Retrievers assist blind people. Because they are such social dogs, they need a lot of time with people and/or other pets. The possible colors for a Golden are dark gold, gold and light gold.
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Irish Setter - Bird Dog
Labrador Retriever - Seeing-Eye and Bird Dog
Labradors are a popular breed for dog owners in the U.S., as they are ranked first in popularity by the American Kennel Club. They were originally bred to assist fowl hunters and retrieve birds, and their colors are yellow, black or chocolate.
German Shepherd - Herding Dog
Saluki - Sight Hunting Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
St. Bernard - Search and Rescue
Massive dogs that are typically white and a shade of brown, St. Bernards are friendly and patient, making them good to have around children and other pets. They are muscular and have a gentle, intelligent expression.
Poodle - Water Hunting Dog
Great Dane - Large Game-Hunting Dog
Finnish Spitz - Hunting Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Shetland Sheepdog - Herding
Great Pyrenees - Sheep Dog
German Shephard - Police Dog
German Shepherds are highly active dogs who are devoted to their owners. Because they were bred to be all-purpose workers, they require a lot of physical activity and mental stimulation.
Cane Corso - Guard Dog
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Which breed of working dog is in this image?
Dogue de Bordeaux - Hunting Dog
The Dogue de Bordeaux is affectionate and true to its owners. As an ancient French breed, this dog has shorter legs and a massive head.
Bullmastiff - Guard Dog
Komondor - Sheep Dog
Labrador Retriever - Bird Dog
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