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Are you an exercise freak? Do you love to exercise all day and want a dog that keeps you company? Not every breed of dog can give the company you need in your exercising schedules, and working dogs are the most recommended.

Working dogs are also exercise freaks and cannot sit sedately in a corner of the house or lie on your lap all day.

There are many varieties of working dogs, but the most famous and well-known dog breeds are discussed here to aid beginners to make a good choice.

Top working dogs:

Boxer: Playful, lovable, patient, friendly working dog. This is the only dog in the breed which can express its feeling and emotions through their eyes. They are very friendly towards other pets and children in the home.

When children and toddlers play with adolescent dogs, supervision is necessary. Obedience training can control arrogant behavior towards children. Perfect for sports persons or exercise freaks who do lots of exercise; they make wonderful companions.

Rottweiler: Intelligent, courageous, confident, calm working dog, but sometimes aggressive towards strangers to the point of hurting them. Proper socialized and obedience training is necessary to avoid this aggressive behavior.

Dogs are the lovable companions for the man since many years. There are many dog breeds which helped the man to evolve in the past years.

But the vast dog breed cannot be scrutinized as the list is very long. In the long list of the dog breeds, man has come across many breeds and has selected some specific breeds as the most lovable breeds.

Do you recognize German Shepherd Dog? The answer is yes. Do you recognize Anatolian Shepherd? The most common answer is no.

The dog breed is widespread into 155 species and only a few species are famous companions of the man.

There are many unrecognized breeds; this article will let you know some of the unrecognized breeds.

The unrecognized species of the dog breeds:

Affenpinscher: These dogs are very bold, busy and stubborn in nature. It is a smallest dog in the schnauzers breed (German breed of dogs).

These are very good family pets, intelligent and can be easily trained. Their attitude is nearly compared to the attitude of the monkey as they cannot stick to a place for a long time. These are very affectionate and lovable dogs and are very attached to humans.

Bernese mountain dog comes under the working dog’s group. These are outdoor dogs and are adaptable as pets if proper care [Dog Care Guidelines] and exercise is added to the Bernese mountain dog routine.

These Bernese mountain dogs are preferred for cold climates and can survive in the extreme coldness. Their coat helps them in surviving from the cold waves. They are not suggested for hot and moderate climatic areas because of their thick and long coat.

Know about the Bernese mountain dog:

Temperament or characteristics: These are the most lovable pets for family and get along well with children also. The basic characteristics of the Bernese mountain dog are

• They need attention and crave for human companion ship.
• It’s not a dog that should be kept in kennel, it can be allowed inside the house.
• Gentle, loyal, affectionate, faithful and calm towards their owners.
• Very socialized with other animals, pets and children.
• Very intelligent, but you need patience to crave complete benefits of Bernese mountain dog.
• Very good watch dogs, but cannot be used as guard dogs.

The first look at the German shepherd dog can make you understand that the dog is strong, agile, alert, full of life and well muscled animal.

This is the most versatile breed of all dog species. The German shepherd dogs are well known for their intelligence, energy, stability, undying loyalty, versatility and strength. These can be trained very easily [More about dog breeds].

Basic things to know before getting the German shepherd dog:

These are the most important things to remember while you are breeding German shepherd dog.

• German shepherd dog is not a backyard dog or a kennel dog
• Not at all sociable with strangers
• Have high energy levels and expects the same from its owner
• Not at all submissive with other dogs
• Should not be left alone for long hours, always need time-to-time attention
• Dog training is the most important task
• Always demands attention from the owner and should not be neglected

The positive sides of breeding a German shepherd dog are:

• These are family dogs and get along with every one in the family
• These are the best companions for alone persons

Chihuahua dog, the first sight of this world’s smallest playful dog makes you understand that it is a not a soft and pleasant dog. This is a big dog in small package.

Every one misunderstands the Chihuahua dog as soft and lovable dog by strangers.

The temperament of these dogs is protective towards their owners and aggressive towards the strangers.

The Chihuahua dogs are always playful, alert, bold, and fearless. They look very small in structure but are very good watch dogs. The barking of Chihuahua dog is agonizing than the fear of its biting. They get along in any situations and do not need much space for them. They are perfect apartment sized dogs, often dealt as pocket pet also. They do not need much pampering, but love to be on your lap, hence called as lap dogs.

Grooming for Chihuahua dogs:

Chihuahua dogs need minimum grooming. These dogs come in two species: one with smooth coat and the other with a long coat. The Chihuahua dogs with smooth coat require minimum grooming, as the coat should maintain the original softness [Basics for dog grooming].