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Working dog
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For the comedy group, see Working Dog Productions. For the winery in New Jersey, see Working Dog Winery.
A working dog is a dog used to perform practical tasks, as opposed to pet or companion dogs.
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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.[1][2][3]