Gifted for guarding, which he assumes with vigilance and great courage but without aggressiveness.  The Dogue de Bordeaux is a very good companion, being attached to and affectionate toward his master.

Norwegian Buhunds are trained to aid the hearing handicapped, perform some types of police work, and score well in obedience and agility trials.

Vigilant and alert and seldom misses out on what is going on. The Pyrenean Shepherd is seldom unaware of it's surroundings.

The Redbone Coonhound is even-tempered at home but an aggressive hunter.