*The Working Dog Breeds*

*Bernese Mountain Dog*




*The Bernese Mountain Dog breed is a large draft dog instantly recognized by its distinctive tri-color pattern.

*Origin: Switzerland

*Other names: Berner Sennenhund...Bouvier Bernois...Bovaro Bernese...Dürrbächler
*Nickname: Berner

*Description: Loyal...affectionate...extremely strong...intelligent...thriving in cold weather...faithful, once having centered its affection on an individual...does not make friends with strangers.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include excessive timidity, stealing food from table and counter tops, occasional destructiveness when left alone, tendency to fear strangers...leaning against and constant attendance on its favorite family member.

*Compatible with children: Yes

*Typical Female Weight: 70-100 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 90-120 lbs
*Average life span: 7-9 years.

Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
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2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor




4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs




5.Dominance Toward Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children




8.Sociability - With Strangers




9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability




11.Watch Dog Ability




                                                                                

*Bouvier des Flandres*


                                                              

*The Bouvier des Flandres (pronounced BOO-vyay-day-FLAHN-dre) dog breed varies in size from large to very large. It has been used for cattle herding and police work and as a messenger dog, guard dog and ambulance dog in World War 1.

*Description: Very alert guard and watchdog...gentle...loyal...intelligent.

*Origin: Belgium

*Other names: Flanders Cattle Dog...Vlaamse Koehond

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include dominance.

*Compatible with children: Yes

*Typical Female Weight: 75-95 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 100-120 lbs

*Average life span: 8-10 years.


Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity




2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor




4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs




5.Dominance Toward Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children




8.Sociability - With Strangers




9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability




11.Watch Dog Ability






*Boxer*


 *The Boxer breed is a medium sized dog that gets its name from the characteristic way it begins to fight, by raising up on its hind legs and striking out with its front paws. It was used for pit fighting and bull and bear baiting, but now it is most frequently kept as a pet.

*Origin: Germany

*Other names: German Boxer...Deutscher Boxer
*Description: Energetic...bright...playful...active.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include timidity, dominance, willful disobedience, stealing food from table and counter tops, especially if the dog has not been trained properly as a puppy. Boxers tend to drool and snore.

*Compatible with children: Yes

*Typical Female Weight: 50-65 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 55-70 lbs

*Average life span: 10-12 years


Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity




2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor




4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs




5.Dominance Toward Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children





8.Sociability - With Strangers





9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability




11.Watch Dog Ability





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