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12 Best Dogs to Bring to Work
Bringing a dog to work may have been unheard of in the past, but many companies are now allowing their employees to have man's best friend accompany them to the office. Of course, there's a difference between a well-behaved, friendly canine residing at a colleague's desk and having the pet distract and disrupt the working environment.
Take a look below for some inspiration when it comes to getting the perfect dog to bring with you for the daily grind.
- 1. Vizsla
- 2. Golden Retriever
- 3. Poodle
- 4. Newfoundland
- 5. Rottweiler
- 6. Great Dane
- 7. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- 8. German Shorthaired Pointer
- 9. Miniature Schnauzer
- 10. English Cocker Spaniel
- 11. Flat-coated Retreiver
- 12. Irish Water Spaniel
12 Irish Water Spaniel
Work Score: 77.09
Irish Water Spaniels are known to be a talented breed adept at agility, tracking and competitive obedience. They are also intelligent, responsive and loyal.
11 Flat-coated Retreiver
Work Score: 77.09
Flat-coated Retrievers are known to be sweet, outgoing and playful. Although their moderate shedding may peeve some coworkers, their cheerful disposition makes them a solid choice for an office pet.
10 English Cocker Spaniel
Work Score: 77.09
English Cocker Spaniels are known for being affectionate and social companions. They love exercise, so take them on a walk around the office during the lunch hour.
9 Miniature Schnauzer
Work Score: 77.09
Mini Schnauzers are small enough to fit under a desk, but tenacious and loyal enough to guard against potentially unfriendly coworkers. They make perfect office companions.
8 German Shorthaired Pointer
Work Score: 77.09
The German Shorthaired Pointer is an intelligent, affectionate and loyal animal. If they are trained well and exercised properly, they would make a great addition to any company.
7 Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Work Score: 77.1
Although the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an intimidating stocky build, the breed is known for being intelligent and extremely fond of humans. Their outgoing disposition makes them a great choice to bring to the office.
6 Great Dane
Work Score: 77.1
The Great Dane is known for being one of the tallest dog breeds in the world. Despite their giant size, Great Danes are gentle, friendly, loyal and quiet.
5 Rottweiler
Work Score: 79.16
Surprised to see the rottweiler on this list? Rottweilers get a bad rep, but they are actually good-natured companions. They also make excellent guard dogs, perfect for a late night at the office.
Related: Doberman vs. Rottweiler: Which Is the Better Guard Dog?
4 Newfoundland
Work Score: 79.17
Newfoundlands are known for being large, intelligent and loyal. They possess tremendous strength, making them the perfect protective companion for those late hours at work.
3 Poodle
Work Score: 79.18
Poodles are loyal, intelligent and affectionate dogs known for being easily trainable and responsive. They also shed minimally and are great watchdogs. These qualities earn them the No. 3 spot on this list.
2 Golden Retriever
Work Score: 79.18
Golden Retrievers are some of the most popular dogs in the United States, and for good reason. They are friendly, intelligent and outgoing. Golden retrievers commonly work as service dogs, providing aid to those in need.
1 Vizsla
Work Score: 81.25
Drumroll, please... the best dog to bring to work according to "Work Score" is the Vizsla. Vizslas hit just about every criteria in the Work Score. They are alert, affectionate, energetic, friendly, loyal, protective, quiet and shed minimally. Vizslas are the ultimate dog breed to bring to work.
The Bottom Line
It should be noted that no dog breed scored over 80 out of 100 on the Work Score, suggesting that few breeds are completely suited for office life. Also, the age of the dog makes a difference. It's probably not a good idea to bring your untrained puppy into work, even if its breed does possess a high Work Score.
References
- [1] ^ American Kennel Club: The Pros and Cons of Bringing Your Dog to Work
- [2] ^ GOBankingRates: 20 Companies That Let You Bring Your Dog to Work
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