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Doggone Dollars: Which Dog Breed Dominates the Salary Game in Human Roles?

Have you ever wondered if your dog had a human career what would that be & how much would they earn?

The team of ‘Lord of the Pets’ took the 50 most popular dog breeds in USA as per the American Kennel Club. Then based on personalities, traits, and portrayal in pop culture each dog breed was researched and carefully matched with a human job role that best suited its unique characteristics. With this solid foundation in place, they turned to Indeed, Glassdoor and Salary.com to gather data on the average annual salaries for specific job roles.

After careful analysis, one breed emerged as the undisputed champion The Doberman Pinscher. With its intelligence, assertiveness, and fearlessness, the Doberman was deemed the canine equivalent of a lawyer. And with lawyers commanding an average annual salary of $133,000, the Doberman Pinscher proudly claimed the title of the highest-paid dog breed.

The top five earners according to the research were Dobernman Pinscher {lawyer with average annual earning of $133,000), Pomeranian (fashion model $110,000), Beagle (detective $89,000), Australian Shepherd (professional athlete $86,445), Golden Retriever (Nurse $86,210).

Here's the complete list of the most popular dog breeds along with their assigned job roles and salaries.

Rank	Dog Breeds	Human Career/Job	Traits/ Personality	Salary/Year
1	Doberman Pinscher	Lawyer	Intelligent, assertive, and fearless.	$133,000
2	Pomeranian	Fashion Model	Attention seeking, stylish, and social.	$110,000
3	Beagle	Detective	Curious, good at following leads, and persistent.	$89,000
4	Australian Shepherd	Professional Athlete	Highly intelligent, energetic, smart, agile, love to be active	$86,445
5	Golden Retriever	Nurse	Caring, trustworthy, and always eager to help.	$86,210
6	Pembroke Welsh Corgis	Financial Analyst	Intelligent, diligent, and detail-oriented	$85,000
7	Poodle	Fashion Designer	Intelligent, elegant, and high attention to detail.	$85,000
8	Shiba Inu	IT Specialist	Smart, independent, and tech savvy.	$83,000
9	Border Collie	Farmer	Highly intelligent, strategic, and effective at management.	$80,000
10	Portuguese Water Dogs	Environmental Scientist	Loves water, agile, and environmentally conscious	$77,000
11	Great Dane	Basketball Player	Tall, strong, and friendly.	$76,000
12	Chihuahua	Marketing Manager	Intelligent, Energetic, determined, and ambitious.	$98,000
13	Dachshund	Accountant	Diligent, detail oriented, and persistent.	$73,000
14	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Therapist	Affectionate, attentive, and comforting.	$71,225
15	Bloodhound	Forensic Scientist	Excellent at tracking, focused, and analytical.	$67,420
16	English Cocker Spaniel	Wedding Planner	Elegant, sociable, and has an eye for details	$67,000
17	Boxer	Personal Trainer	Energetic, playful, and motivating.	$67,000
18	Brittany	Fitness Instructor	Energetic, enthusiastic, and loves being active.	$67,000
19	Cane Corso	Construction Foreman	Powerful, vigilant, and commanding.	$66,672
20	Maltese	Jewelry Designer	Luxurious, attentive to detail, and enjoys finery.	$65,000
21	Belgian Malinois	Secret Service Agent	Alert, agile, and highly protective	$65,000
22	German Shepherd	Police Officer	Loyal, courageous, and protective.	$64,505
23	French Bulldog	Content Creator	Charismatic, loves attention, and is good at making people smile.	$63,000
24	Labrador Retriever	Actor	Patient, friendly, intelligent, eager to please and great at making connections	$62,000
25	Boston Terrier	Radio Personality	Friendly, lively, and has a great sense of humor.	$59,093
26	Basset Hound	Librarian	Laid back, thorough, and knowledgeable.	$58,000
27	West Highland White Terrier	Journalist	Curious, tenacious, and communicative.	$57,030
28	Bichons Frises	Event Planner	Sociable, organized, and detail oriented.	$56,829
29	Australian Cattle Dogs	Rancher	Energetic, intelligent, and excellent at herding	$56,000
30	German Shorthaired Pointer	Mountain Guide	Energetic, loves exploration, and excellent in outdoor environments.	$55,000
31	Shih Tzu	Celebrity Makeup Artist	Loves grooming, is sociable, and enjoys luxury.	$54,241
32	Miniature Schnauzer	Chef	Versatile, spirited, and detail oriented.	$53,603
33	Cocker Spaniel	Musician	Joyful, harmonious, and expressive.	$52,763
34	Dalmatians	Firefighter	Brave, energetic, and works well in a team	$51,047
35	Bernese Mountain Dog	Ski Instructor	Strong, patient, and loves cold climates.	$50,604
36	Pug	Movie Critic	Loves entertainment, expressive, and a good observer.	$50,000
37	Collie	School Teacher	Smart, reliable, and caring.	$50,000
38	Weimaraner	Photographer	Artistic, focused, and enjoys exploring.	$49,367
39	English Springer Spaniel	Park Naturalist	Energetic, attentive to details, and nature loving.	$49,000
40	Shetland Sheepdog	Personal Assistant	Intelligent, organized, and helpful.	$47,776
41	Vizsla	Sports Coach	Energetic, attentive, and motivating.	$44,393
42	Rhodesian Ridgeback	Park Ranger	Independent, strong, and loves nature.	$42,477
43	Rottweiler	Bouncer	Powerful, dedicated, and protective.	$40,465
44	Mastiff	Construction Worker	Strong, reliable, and hardworking.	$39,335
45	Miniature American Shepherds	Doggy Daycare Manager	Playful, social, and good with other dogs	$39,165
46	Bulldog	Security Guard	Strong presence, dependable, and resilient.	$39,112
47	Havanese	Childcare Worker	Friendly, patient, and loves play.	$37,171
48	Siberian Husky	Tour Guide	Outgoing, loves the outdoors, and resilient.	$34,140
49	Yorkshire Terrier	Hair Stylist	Stylish, attention to detail, and enjoys pampering others.	$29,104
50	Newfoundland	Lifeguard	Strong, calm, and good at rescuing.	$27,289