Golden retrievers are even-tempered, energetic, friendly with everyone, and easy to train, making them a perfect family pet.
A group of monks in the Alps bred Saint Bernards to rescue travelers in the dangerous mountains near their monastery, saving over 2,000 lives since the 18th century.
Malamutes look like Siberian Huskies, and much like their close cousins, this breed is used to carry heavy sleds across long, cold tundras
The Belgian shepherd (Malinois) is often confused for the German shepherd because of their similar appearances and popularity as police dogs, but the two are different breeds.
A German tax collector bred the Doberman in the late 1800s because he wanted a guard dog to protect him while he did his job.
Early Queensland heelers were bred with Australia's wild dingos, in the goal of creating dogs able to handle the rough lifestyle needed to herd cattle.
Julius Caesar was so impressed by their abilities during his invasion that he took some back to Rome to fight wild animals and gladiators in the ring.
Great Danes are sweet and patient, especially with children, and their desire to protect their loved ones have made their watchdog capabilities famous.