Foundation Stock Service Dog Breeds

Foundation Stock Service breeds are rare breeds working toward full AKC recognition. These unique dogs represent diverse histories and purposes.

68 breeds in this group

Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound

Loyal · Versatile · Reserved with Strangers

7.6–13.6 kg12–15 yrs

American Bulldog

Loyal · Self-Confident

12.3–20.6 kg10–12 yrs

American Leopard Hound

Sociable · Energetic · Intelligent

9.3–14.4 kg12–15 yrs

Appenzeller Sennenhund

Agile · Versatile · Lively

9.9–14.4 kg12–15 yrs

Australian Kelpie

Loyal · Alert · Intelligent

16–20 kg10–13 yrs

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

Alert · Trainable · Comical

6.6–9.3 kg12–15 yrs

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Smart · Cheerful · Determined

5.6–7.2 kg12–12 yrs

Bohemian Shepherd

Friendly · Devoted · Alert and Intelligent

7.6–12.3 kg12–15 yrs

Bolognese

Playful · Easy-Going · Devoted

1.1–1.9 kg12–14 yrs

Braque du Bourbonnais

Affectionate · Adaptable · Gentle

7.2–10.9 kg10–12 yrs

Braque Francais Pyrenean

Friendly · Smart · Willing to Please

8.2–11.3 kg12–14 yrs

Broholmer

Friendly · Watchful · Loving

18.5–30.9 kg8–10 yrs

Carolina Dog

Loyal · Independent · Reserved with Strangers

6.2–11.3 kg12–14 yrs

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Loyal · Independent · Watchful

10.3–19.5 kg10–14 yrs

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Fearless · Bold · Kind

20.4–35 kg10–12 yrs

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Independent · Courageous · Self-Confident

18.1–22.6 kg12–14 yrs

Croatian Sheepdog

Loyal · Active · Alert and Intelligent

6–9.1 kg13–14 yrs

Czechoslovakian Vlcak

Loyal · Intelligent · Active

9.1–11.7 kg10–15 yrs

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Energetic · Trainable · Attentive

3.1–4.1 kg11–13 yrs

Deutscher Wachtelhund

Friendly · Versatile · Determined

8.2–11.3 kg12–14 yrs

Drentsche Patrijshond

Loyal · Intelligent · Sensitive

9.9–15 kg11–14 yrs

Drever

Loyal · Even-Tempered · Determined

7.2–8.2 kg15–15 yrs

Estrela Mountain Dog

Alert · Intelligent · Brave

15.8–27.2 kg10–14 yrs

Eurasier

Confident · Calm · Family-Oriented

8.2–14.4 kg12–16 yrs

French Spaniel

Gentle · Sociable · Intelligent

10.3–12.3 kg10–12 yrs

German Longhaired Pointer

Versatile · Calm · Family-Oriented

11.3–16.5 kg12–14 yrs

German Spitz

Devoted · Lively · Attentive

4.9–5.3 kg13–15 yrs

Hamiltonstovare

Agile · Versatile · Regal

8.2–15.4 kg14–17 yrs

Hanoverian Scenthound

Loyal · Independent · Calm

16.3–20.4 kg10–14 yrs

Hokkaido

Dignified · Alert · Devoted

9.1–13.6 kg12–15 yrs

Hovawart

Alert · Faithful · Intelligent

13.4–18.5 kg10–14 yrs

Jagdterrier

Courageous · Intelligent · Hardworking

3.5–4.5 kg10–12 yrs

Japanese Spitz

Loyal · Playful · Smart

2.1–5.1 kg12–14 yrs

Jindo

Alert · Intelligent · Bold

6.2–10.3 kg14–14 yrs

Kai Ken

Loyal · Agile · Keen

4.1–8.2 kg12–15 yrs

Karelian Bear Dog

Loyal · Independent · Courageous

9.1–10.1 kg11–13 yrs

Kishu Ken

Faithful · Noble · Docile

6.2–12.3 kg11–13 yrs

Kromfohrlander

Intelligent · Active · Sensitive

4.1–7.2 kg13–15 yrs

Lapponian Herder

Friendly · Energetic · Intelligent

14.4–14.4 kg10–14 yrs

Mountain Cur

Intelligent · Strong-Willed · Reserved with Strangers

6.2–12.3 kg10–13 yrs

Perro de Presa Canario

Confident · Calm · Strong-Willed

17.3–22.6 kg9–11 yrs

Porcelaine

Independent · Energetic · Powerful

11.3–12.8 kg12–13 yrs

Portuguese Pointer

Affectionate · Smart · Energetic

7.2–12.1 kg14–14 yrs

Portuguese Sheepdog

Intelligent · Devoted · Lively

7.7–12.1 kg12–13 yrs

Pudelpointer

Friendly · Smart · Willing to Please

9.3–14.4 kg14–14 yrs

Pyrenean Mastiff

Gentle · Brave · Noble

24.7–49.4 kg10–13 yrs

Rafeiro do Alentejo

Confident · Calm · Powerful

15.8–27.2 kg12–14 yrs

Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog

Loyal · Independent · Confident Guardian

20.6–26.7 kg12–14 yrs

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Playful · Charming · Inquisitive

0.9–2.3 kg12–16 yrs

Schapendoes

Friendly · Watchful · Lively

5.3–11.3 kg12–15 yrs

Segugio Italiano

Friendly · Intelligent · Eager to Please

8.2–12.3 kg11–13 yrs

Shikoku

Energetic · Alert · Enthusiastic

7.2–11.3 kg10–12 yrs

Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer

10.3–13.4 kg12–15 yrs

Slovensky Cuvac

Courageous · Alert · Faithful

14–20 kg11–13 yrs

Slovensky Kopov

Courageous · Alert · Determined

6.8–9.1 kg12–13 yrs

Small Munsterlander Pointer

Intelligent · Devoted · Self-Confident

8.2–12.3 kg12–14 yrs

Spanish Mastiff

Affectionate · Intelligent · Kind

28.8–41.1 kg10–12 yrs

Stabyhoun

Intelligent · Responsive · Loving

8.2–12.3 kg13–15 yrs

Swedish Lapphund

Playful · Intelligent · Lively

6.2–9.3 kg12–14 yrs

Taiwan Dog

Loyal · Versatile · Intelligent

5.3–8.2 kg9–13 yrs

Thai Ridgeback

Loyal · Independent · Agile

7.2–15.4 kg12–13 yrs

Tornjak

Friendly · Courageous · Intelligent

12.8–22.6 kg12–14 yrs

Tosa

Fearless · Patient · Vigilant

20.6–41.1 kg10–12 yrs

Transylvanian Hound

Courageous · Good-Natured · Determined

11.3–11.3 kg10–14 yrs

Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Friendly · Alert · Intelligent

6.2–10.3 kg10–12 yrs

Wetterhoun

Loyal · Good-Natured · Intelligent

10.3–15.4 kg13–13 yrs

Working Kelpie

Alert · Eager · Intelligent

5.8–12.3 kg12–15 yrs

Yakutian Laika

Affectionate · Intelligent · Active

8.2–11.3 kg10–12 yrs

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