Saint BernardThe Great St. Bernard Pass hospice initially bred them to aid in rescue efforts between Italy and Switzerland.
Irish WolfhoundIrish wolfhounds have been used as a type of sighthound for quite some time.
This breed of dog was bred specifically to hunt wolves and serve as a security dog.
Bedlington TerrierBedlingtons were originally developed to hunt vermin, but they now compete in dog racing, conformation, and other dog sports.
English BulldogIts most distinguishing features are a pushed-in button nose and a wrinkled face.
Portuguese Water DogThe fluffy Algarve dog, made popular by President Barack Obama's dog B, has a wavy and curly coat and doesn't shed.
SalukiThe Saluki, like the Afghan Hound, is a highly-priced sighthound bred by nomads to track down game. It relies on its eyesight rather than its sense of smell when hunting.
AkitaThe Akita is a very pricey breed of dog that originated in the northern Japanese mountains.
Rottweiler"Rottweiler Metzgerhund"—Rottweil butchers' dogs—pulled carts of slaughtered meat to market and herded livestock.