AKC group
The Working group
Guards, haulers, and rescue dogs built for a job.
The AKC calls this group dogkind's blue-collar workers, and it includes some of the oldest breeds in the world. These dogs were developed to do real jobs alongside people: pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks and homes, and protecting their families. Many of these breeds still do that work today. As a group they're known for size, strength, and brains, and many are big enough that you notice when they walk into a room. They were bred for purpose rather than looks, and they tend to be happiest with a steady routine and something useful to do.
Sources: American Kennel Club, The 7 AKC Dog Breed Groups Explained
11 Working breeds
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Alaskan Malamute
LargeHigh energyModerate intelligence
Bernese Mountain Dog
LargeModerate energyHigh intelligence
Boxer
MediumHigh energyModerate intelligence
Cane Corso
LargeHigh energyHigh intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
LargeHigh energyVery high intelligence
Great Dane
GiantModerate energyModerate intelligence
Mastiff
GiantModerate energyModerate intelligence
Newfoundland
GiantModerate energyHigh intelligence
Portuguese Water Dog
MediumHigh energyHigh intelligence
Rottweiler
LargeModerate energyVery high intelligence
Siberian Husky
MediumHigh energyModerate intelligence