Akitas are muscular double coated dogs of ancient Japanese lineage famous for their dignity courage and loyalty In their native land they are venerated as family protectors and symbols of good health happiness and long life

An immensely strong heavy duty worker of spitz type the Alaskan Malamute is an affectionate loyal and playful but dignified dog recognizable by his well furred plumed tail carried over the back erect ears and substantial bone

An Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a rugged imposing flock guardian of ancient lineage Protective and territorial but also intelligent patient and profoundly loyal these muscular avengers are prized as working guard dogs without equal

Big powerful and built for hard work the Bernese Mountain Dog is also strikingly beautiful and blessed with a sweet affectionate nature Berners are generally placid but are always up for a romp with the owner whom they live to please

The Black Russian Terrier is a large immensely powerful worker of heavy bone and coarse all black coat They are known for their courage confidence and intelligence Bred to guard and protect they are naturally aloof with strangers

Boerboels are intimidating but discerning guardians of home and family who learned their trade while protecting remote South African homesteads from ferocious predators They are dominant and confident also bright and eager to learn

Loyalty affection intelligence work ethic and good looks Boxers are the whole doggy package Bright and alert sometimes silly but always courageous the Boxer has been among America rsquo s most popular dog breeds for a very long time

Fearless at work docile at home the Bullmastiff is a large muscular guarder who pursued and held poachers in Merry Old England mdash merry we suppose for everyone but poachers Bullmastiffs are the result of Bulldog and Mastiff crosses

Smart trainable and of noble bearing the assertive and confident Cane Corso is a peerless protector The Corso rsquo s lineage goes back to ancient Roman times and the breed rsquo s name roughly translates from the Latin as ldquo bodyguard dog rdquo

The pride of Wonalancet New Hampshire the Chinook is a rugged working dog and devoted family pet known for intelligence patience and eagerness to please Once on the verge of extinction the Chinook is among the scarcest AKC breeds

Doberman Pinschers nbsp are compactly built working dogs mdash muscular fast and powerful mdash standing between 24 to 28 inches at the shoulder The body is sleek but substantial and is covered with a glistening coat of black blue red or fawn with rust markings

The Dogo Argentino is a pack hunting dog bred for the pursuit of big game such as wild boar and puma and possesses the strength intelligence and quick responsiveness of a serious athlete His short plain and smooth coat is completely white but a dark patch near the eye is permitted as long as it doesn rsquo t cover hellip