Recognized dog breed group by New Zealand Kennel Club. Utility group includes large breeds of livestock guardian type dogs, large Spitz types, as well as guard, rescue, and messenger dogs. Most other kennel clubs place these same breeds in the Working Group or Pastoral Group.
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English mastiffs are powerful, hard-working dogs. They make great family pets and can be trusted to protect their property from intruders and strangers. They tend to be loyal
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Saint Bernard is one of the most recognizable dog breeds in the world. This is largely thanks to their incredible presence and friendly nature as well as their
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The Akita is the largest of the spitz breed group (FCI classification). They are large and powerful dogs, with short hair and a double coat that makes them
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The Boxer is a well established German bred dog. The first Boxer was shown in 1896 in Germany. It is a cross between an English Bulldog and the
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The Poodle is a well known breed that was established as early as the 1500’s in Germany. There is some evidence that the breed existed before it started
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The Miniature Schnauzer was first developed in the late 1800’s by combining a Standard Schnauzer and a poodle and possibly another small breed dog. They were first bred
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The Siberian is a gorgeous dog known for both their work ethic, as well as their long history living alongside man. Many admire them for their unique double
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The Doberman Pinscher is a breed of dog that is large sized and square build. It has a long thin snout and a muscular body. There is no
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The Shetland Sheep Dog is of the working breeds. They are often referred to as Shelties. They are small to medium in size and were originally bred to
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