Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs
Dog breeds associated with different working and herding activities, including guarding livestock.
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Affenpinscher
The Affenpinscher is rough haired, small and compact with a monkey-like expression. Fearless, alert, persistent and devoted, sometimes full of quick-tempered passion. He...FCI Group 2
AKC Toy
TKC Toy -
Anatolian Shepherd
Large, rugged and powerful, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a working guard dog, possessing a superior ability to protect livestock. While not a "glamour" breed, the...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Pastoral -
Appenzell Cattle Dog
The Appenzell Dog is a medium-sized herding breed with a well-muscled, agile body and a short coat that combines elegance with robust functionality. Intelligent,...FCI Group 2
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized -
Atlas Mountain Dog - Aidi
The Atlas Mountain - Aidi is a medium-to-large livestock guardian breed with a robust, athletic build and a dense, weather-resistant coat suited for mountainous terrain....FCI Group 2
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Austrian Pinscher
The Austrian Pinscher is a medium-sized, elegant herding breed with a smooth, short coat and a compact, muscular build that combines agility with strength. Intelligent,...FCI Group 2
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernese Mountain Dogs were originally found in the valleys of the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland and were used as general multi purpose farm dogs. They were draught...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Boxer
The Boxer is a medium-sized, smooth-coated dog with a compact, square build and substantial bone structure. Its musculature is well-developed, taut, and well-defined,...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Broholmer
The Broholmer is a large, powerful Danish guardian breed with a muscular, well-proportioned build and a short, dense coat, exuding strength and noble presence. Calm,...FCI Group 2
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized -
Bucovina Shepherd Dog
The Bucovina Shepherd Dog is a large, robust Romanian livestock guardian breed with a dense, weather-resistant coat and a strong, muscular frame adapted for protecting...FCI Group 2
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a British breed developed from the Old English Mastiff and the Bulldog, combining strength, agility, and courage. Historically employed as a guard dog...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Cane Corso
The Cane Corso is a large Italian breed historically prized as a loyal companion, formidable guard dog, and skilled hunter. Muscular and athletic, it combines strength,...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Not Recognized -
Castro Laboreiro Dog
The Castro Laboreiro Dog is a large, robust Portuguese livestock guardian breed with a dense double coat and a strong, muscular build, traditionally used to protect...FCI Group 2
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a massive, powerful livestock guardian breed from the Caucasus region, with a dense, weather-resistant coat and a muscular, imposing build....FCI Group 2
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized -
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is an ancient livestock guardian breed originating from Central Asia, developed over centuries to protect flocks from predators across...FCI Group 2
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized -
Continental Bulldog
The Continental Bulldog is a modern Swiss breed developed as an athletic, sound bulldog breed, with a friendly temperament. Medium-sized and muscular with a smooth coat...FCI Group 2
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a small, agile breed originally developed to keep farms free of rats and mice, a role it continues to excel in today. Intelligent, highly...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Not Recognized -
Dobermann
The Dobermann was created in the 19th century in Germany to protect and serve. Today's dogs make very nice companions for all kinds of work and dog sport hobbies.FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Dogo Argentino
The Dogo Argentino is a large, muscular breed from Argentina, originally developed for big-game hunting, including wild boar, and valued for its strength, courage, and...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Not Recognized -
Dogo Canario
The Dogo Canario, also known as the Presa Canario, is a large, powerful Spanish breed traditionally used for guarding livestock and property. Muscular and imposing, it...FCI Group 2
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized -
Dogue de Bordeaux
The Dogue de Bordeaux is an ancient French mastiff breed, historically used for guarding, hunting, and pulling carts, valued for its strength and imposing presence....FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Dutch Smoushond
The Dutch Smoushond is a small, sturdy Dutch breed historically kept as a ratter and companion for carriage drivers, prized for its alertness and lively personality....FCI Group 2
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
English Bulldog
The English Bulldog is a historic British breed originally developed for bull-baiting and later refined as a companion dog, recognizable by its distinctive face,...FCI Group 2
AKC Non-Sporting
TKC Utility -
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the Swiss mountain dog breeds, developed in the Entlebuch region for herding and guarding livestock. Compact, agile, and...FCI Group 2
AKC Herding
TKC Working -
Estrela Mountain Dog (Longhaired)
The Estrela Mountain Dog (Longhaired) is a large Portuguese livestock guardian breed with a long, dense, weather-resistant coat and a strong, muscular build, developed...FCI Group 2
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Pastoral -
Estrela Mountain Dog (Shorthaired)
The Estrela Mountain Dog (Shorthaired) is a large Portuguese livestock guardian breed with a short, dense, weather-resistant coat and a powerful, muscular build,...FCI Group 2
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Pastoral