Working dog

A working dog is a dog used to perform practical tasks, as opposed to pet or companion dogs.

For the comedy group, see Working Dog Productions. For the winery in New Jersey, see Working Dog Winery.

Definitions vary on what a working dog is, they are sometimes described as any dog trained for and employed in meaningful work; other times as any dog whose breed heritage or physical characteristics lend itself to working irrespective of an individual animal's training or employment; and other times again it is used as a synonym for herding dog.

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