Common Service and Working Dog Breed Choices

Every dog is an individual, but when it comes to doing a job, professionals tend to utilize certain breeds more than others. Learn about the most common Service Dog and Working Dog breed choices.

Assistance & Service Dogs

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Golden Retriever
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Standard Poodle
5. Great Dane (and other giants when needed for brace and mobility support work)

Military Working Dogs

1. Belgian Malinois
2. Belgian Malinois
3. Belgian Malinois
4. German Shepherd Dog
5. Dutch Shepherd

Police & Patrol Dogs

1. Belgian Malinois
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Dutch Shepherd
4. American Pit Bull Terriers
5. Giant Schnauzers

Detector Dogs

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. English Springer Spaniel
4. Beagle
5. Belgian Malinois

Search and Rescue Dogs

1. Border Collie
2. Labrador Retriever
3. American Pit Bull Terrier
4. Golden Retriever
5. German Shepherd Dog

Tracking Dogs

1. Bloodhound
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Belgian Malinois
4. English Springer Spaniel
5. Labrador Retriever