22/09/2025
What is a working line dog?
Working Line Dogs are Bred for: Performance, stamina, trainability, and working ability (e.g., police work, military, herding, search and rescue, protection sports).
Appearance: Less emphasis on looks; usually more athletic, lean, and built for function over form.
Temperament: Higher drive, more energy, stronger nerves, and greater problem-solving skills. They often need a job or structured activity to thrive.
Training Needs: Require significant mental and physical stimulation—can become destructive or reactive if under-stimulated.
Example: A working line German Shepherd is bred for patrol, detection, and bite work.
Show Line Dogs are Bred for: Conformation shows (meeting the breed standard in looks and structure).
Appearance: Carefully bred to match breed standards (coat, coloring, angulation, etc.).
Often more refined and uniform in look.
Temperament: Generally calmer, easier as family companions, and bred to have more stable, less intense drives.
Training Needs: Still need exercise and engagement, but typically more adaptable to pet life than working lines.
It is important that you research whether the puppy is a working line or show line pedigree as their needs fulfilment greatly vary! 💙
