8 Hardworking Dogs that Have Had Cool Jobs

Humans aren't the only ones who deserve to celebrate their accomplishments on Labor Day - many of our canine friends have had very important vocations too.

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Photo by: Sally Anne Thompson, Animal Photography
Mastiff
Mastiffs accompanied traders and nomads throughout the world, eventually making their way to China, Russia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. During medieval times, the dogs patrolled estates at night, looking for poachers and other intruders. The Mastiff even makes an appearance in Greek mythology - as a three-headed canine guardian of the underworld.
Photo by: Sally Anne Thompson, Animal Photography
Mastiff
Mastiffs accompanied traders and nomads throughout the world, eventually making their way to China, Russia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. During medieval times, the dogs patrolled estates at night, looking for poachers and other intruders. The Mastiff even makes an appearance in Greek mythology - as a three-headed canine guardian of the underworld.

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