Among the largest of all dog breeds, dogs in the Working Group can top off at well over 150 pounds. Dogs in this group, as the name implies, are bred for helping man in ways other than hunting, such as sled dogs and guard dogs.
This group can generally be broken down into four categories: Sled dogs, Cart or Draft dogs, Rescue dogs, and Guard and Protection dogs.
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Working Dogs - Pets Acting As Service and Assistance DogsOver the years, dogs have been proven to help disabled persons live independently. Aside from being loyal companions, service and assistance dogs help people with different kinds of disabilities to be able to do things on their own without requiring assistance from other humans. | |