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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Fila Brasileiro
The Fila Brasileiro is a large Brazilian mastiff breed, historically developed for tracking, hunting, and guarding livestock, renowned for its strength, courage, and...FCI Group 2
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
German Pinscher
The German Pinscher is a medium-sized, elegant breed with a short coat and a strong, square build. Muscular and agile with excellent endurance, it is traditionally seen...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Great Dane
The Great Dane is a majestic and harmonious breed, combining substance, noble bearing, well-proportioned outlines, and an expressive head that conveys both elegance and...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Great Swiss Mountain Dog
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a large, heavy-boned Swiss breed with remarkable strength, yet retains the agility necessary for traditional all-purpose farm work....FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Hovawart
The Hovawart is a powerful, medium-sized, slightly elongated, long-haired working breed with clear gender dimorphism in head shape and body build. Intelligent, kind, and...FCI Group 2
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Working -
Karst Shepherd Dog
The Karst Shepherd Dog is a large Slovenian livestock guardian breed with a robust, muscular build and a dense, weather-resistant coat adapted for protecting flocks in...FCI Group 2
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Landseer (European Continental Type)
The European Continental Type (ECT), also known as the Landseer ECT, is a large dog resembling the Landseer Newfoundland but differing in type and temperament. Slightly...FCI Group 2
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Leonberger
The Leonberger is a giant, muscular working breed from Germany, developed as a versatile companion, guardian, and draft dog, recognized for its majestic appearance and...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Majorca Mastiff
The Majorca Mastiff is a large, powerful Spanish guardian breed with a robust, muscular build and a short, dense coat, traditionally used to protect livestock and...FCI Group 2
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Mastiff
The Mastiff is an extremely large, powerful breed with a broad, deep body, substantial bone structure, and impressive overall substance, combining grandeur with a gentle...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Miniature Pinscher
The Miniature Pinscher is a small, energetic breed with a compact, muscular build, smooth coat, and alert, spirited expression. Intelligent, lively, and confident, it...FCI Group 2
AKC Toy
TKC Toy -
Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan Mastiff, also known as the Italian Mastiff (Mastino Napoletano), is a large, ancient breed renowned for its massive size and imposing presence. Valued for...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a large working breed, traditionally used for water rescue and draft work. While coat colors can include black, brown, gray, or white-and-black...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Pyrenean Mastiff
The Pyrenean Mastiff is a large Spanish livestock guardian breed with a powerful, muscular build and a thick, weather-resistant coat, historically used to protect flocks...FCI Group 2
AKC Miscellaneous Class
TKC Working -
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog, also known as the Great Pyrenees, is a large French livestock guardian breed with a dense, weather-resistant white coat and a strong, muscular...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Pastoral -
Rafeiro of Alentejo
The Rafeiro of Alentejo is a large Portuguese livestock guardian breed with a robust, muscular build and a dense, weather-resistant coat, developed to protect flocks...FCI Group 2
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized -
Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a large, powerful working breed with a robust, muscular build, originally developed in Germany for herding and guarding livestock. Intelligent,...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Russian Black Terrier
The Russian Black Terrier is a large, robust working breed developed in Russia for guarding, police, and military roles, combining strength, endurance, and a protective...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Saint Bernard
The Saint Bernard is a giant, powerful breed from the Swiss Alps, historically developed for rescue work in mountainous terrain - which a purpose still performed today....FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Saint Miguel Cattle Dog
The São Miguel Cattle Dog is a medium-sized Portuguese herding breed with a strong, agile build and a short, dense coat, developed for managing cattle on the rugged...FCI Group 2
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Schnauzers Giant
The Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful German working breed with a robust, muscular build and a dense, wiry coat, originally developed for herding and guarding....FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Schnauzers Miniature
The Miniature Schnauzer is a small, sturdy German breed with a distinctive wiry coat, expressive beard, and alert, spirited demeanor. Intelligent, energetic, and highly...FCI Group 2
AKC Terrier
TKC Utility -
Schnauzers Standard
The Standard Schnauzer is a medium-sized German working breed with a robust, square build, wiry coat, and distinctive beard and eyebrows, combining strength with...FCI Group 2
AKC Working
TKC Utility -
Shar Pei
The Shar-Pei is a medium-sized, muscular breed from China, renowned for its loose, wrinkled skin and distinctive “hippopotamus” face. Loyal, calm, and independent,...FCI Group 2
AKC Non-Sporting
TKC Utility -
Spanish Mastiff
The Spanish Mastiff is a large, powerful livestock guardian breed from Spain, with a robust, muscular build and a dense, weather-resistant coat adapted to protect flocks...FCI Group 2
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized