High prey
drive dog breeds are those that have been used for years by humans to chase and hunt small animals or that have inherited hunting attitudes because of their survival instincts.
Not exact matches
In terms of genetics,
dogs are very similar within, but diverse across
breeds, and so they offer a unique possibility to study genetic factors
driving inherited diseases.
The ADRK
breed standard on size / weight for a male Rottweiler is only 50 kg, or 110 pounds, and believe me a well built,
drive dog at 110 pounds is more than enough stopping power for anything.
Not blaming the
breed generically, as the mother left the infant alone with the
dogs while she went outside to smoke - that's a dangerous thing to do with many
breeds - but I wonder if the intense prey
drive described here by many posters might have been a contributing factor.
This
breed generally does well with other
dogs and other pets; however, small pets may stimulate its prey
drive.
These
dogs have great eyesight and were
bred to
drive animals from underground dens; this
breed loves to dig.
Small animals, including small
dogs, may trigger this
breed's predatory
drive and become a tasty delicacy.
For instance, knowing your
dog's
breed has a high pack
drive and the problems that may typically occur from this type of behavior
drive can help better prepare you in preventing possible separation anxiety issues.
Drives are usually genetic and consistent within a
dog breed.
These
dogs are typically
bred for field work only, and they usually have high
drive in the field, but the may look like an English Pointer or a German Shorthaired Pointer, or even a Griffon.
One or more of the tracking, stalking, pointing, herding /
driving, attacking, killing and retrieving behaviors have been selectively augmented or even eliminated in certain
dog breeds through the domestication process.
Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food
drive; medium high prey
drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other -
dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard
dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some
breeds are easier than others)
Breeds like the Belgian Malinois, Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds, Huskies, etc are all, what we refer to as, «prey
driven», «herding»
dogs; meaning, they instinctively want to herd and chase things.
A very reliable
breed, the American bulldog is a great working
dog for the farm to keep predators from harming livestock (or
drive trespassers away from the property).
Keep in mind that some
dogs and
breeds have a tendency for pray
drive.
As part of this
drive to improve the health and welfare of
dogs the Kennel Club felt that there was a need to monitor the current situation regarding
breed health.
The frustrating thing about the Weimaraner's high energy levels, is that they don't translate across to hunting
drive or «run» — the majority of modern Weimaraners are poor hunting
dogs due to Weimaraner breeders mainly
breeding for show or pet homes.
We like working with greyhounds because we do not have to train over any strong genetically
bred instincts and
drives (such as protection / guarding, being territorial, herding,
dog aggression, or hunting).
It is in fact linked to the fact that because Inuits were unable to afford to feed their
dogs in the warmer months when they didn't need them to pull sleds, they would let them fend for themselves locally, so Huskies (and other spitz
breeds) needed to keep their prey
drive if they were to survive - natural selection.
While one can not really generalize on which
dog breeds are not suitable for feline households because there are exceptions especially when the
dog and cats are raised together at a young age, there is evidence that some
dog breeds have higher prey
drives than other
breeds, therefore upping the likeliness that it may be challenging to make them get along with your feline friend.
As the name suggests, it originates from Australia where it was
bred as a herding
dog to
drove cattle over long distances and rough terrain.
Railroads eventually eliminated the need for these cattle
driving dogs, leading to a decline in the
breed.
Huskies do have a large prey
drive, which is unusual among large
dog breeds.
The Australian Cattle
Dog was
bred in Australia to
drive cattle across long stretches of rugged terrain.
There are
dogs that's more unpredictable than any one of the
dogs above — as an example Wolfdog (across
breed between wolf and
dog) with high prey
drive that might mistake kids for prey.
these laws will serve to
drive good responsible breeders out, yet will encourage importing thousands and thousands of
dogs, and smuggling even more into the country to «meet the need» for adoptable puppies in shelters -
dogs that are not
bred for good health or temperament - just for a fast buck.
These kinds of show breeders try and monopolize the
breeding, showing, and sale of purebreds, for their own purely selfish reasons, touting the show
driven *
breed standard * as if it were the bible and is if they are *
dog Gods *.
It is also important to take the Yorkshire Terrier's past into account: this
breed was used as a hunter
dog to kill and
drive away rats from the miners» houses centuries ago.
The sale of puppies is a big market in countries like the US, and that has
driven some people to establish intensive puppy
breeding operations (puppy mills) to quickly supply the increasing demand in specific
dog breeds.
I then explained that some
breeds of
dogs indeed have a very high prey
drive, and when this is stimulated, it can be virtually impossible to stop if the
dog is not on leash.
The addition of food treats as rewards is also beneficial as they are a food
driven breed of
dog.
Of course, some
breeds might be more prone to gender -
driven conflicts than others (such as the terrier
breeds), but overall, the advice related to bonded pairs applies to
dogs of all
breeds.
If you are the Pack Leader to a hunting
dog — or a mixed
breed dog that is part hunting
dog — you will need to find activities that fulfill their particular hunting
drive, or they may direct those instincts elsewhere, resulting in problem behaviors.
Although originally
bred to
drive sheep or cattle, they are mostly show
dogs or pets; these good - natured animals make the most wonderful companions because they are devoted to their families.
This is a term that was developed by hobby breeders hoping to
drive up the price of puppies that are technically nothing more than mixed
breed dogs (also known as mutts).
The
breed has a high prey
drive and is prone to chasing and killing small animals such as cats and other
dogs.
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Some
dog breeds are also more susceptible to anxiety than others depending on their instincts and
drives.
Throughout history, the two
breeds have served mankind in similar roles as the guardians of property and farms,
driving off undesirable pests and wild
dogs.
Here's what the American Kennel Club has to say about the
breed: «A hard -
driving hunting
dog possessing stamina, courage, and the desire to go, the Pointer is
bred primarily for sport afield and definitely looks the part.
This
breed also has a high prey
drive so it might not be a good choice for homes with small
dogs, cats, and other animals.
The American Kennel Association says this about the
breed: «Medium sized and
bred to cover all terrain encountered by the walking hunter, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has been called the «4 - wheel
drive of hunting
dogs» as he will enter briars or underbrush without hesitation.
Like most
dogs in his
breed, Murphy is an energetic boy who requires lots of activity, and unfortunately is resource
driven and protective (common amongst Catahoulaâ $ ™ s).
Herding
dogs are
bred to want to chase animals but must be taught to gather and
drive; terriers are
bred to chase and kill small animals but have to learn what to hunt and what to leave alone; a retriever must learn to ignore rabbits and to give a fallen bird to a person instead of eating it.
Rhodesian ridgeback — Originally
bred to hunt lions, this
dog has a strong prey
drive and tends to be independent in nature.
Frequently ABMR volunteers are called to identify a Belgian Malinois only to find, after
driving many miles, that the
dog in question is either another
breed or mixture of
breeds.
Owners of Australian Cattle
Dogs know this
breed is easy to train and has the natural ability to
drive cattle over large areas.
The Boxer is just like any other
dog breed: loyal to its person / people, intelligent, and
driven to please.
If you do not have a
dog yet, find a
breed with a low prey
drive like a Boxer, Golden Retriever, or Newfoundland.
This is a very intelligent
dog breed that has a working
drive which means that it requires plenty of exercise in order to be healthy physically and psychologically.