These Swiss
working dogs were bred to pull heavy objects and herd livestock.
Most
working dogs are bred to have at least some capacity for suspicion and wariness around strange humans and animals; the ACD is no exception to this.
Working dogs were bred more to make independent decisions so the shepherd could sleep at night, so they are more challenging to train.
It's important to know what the type of
work the dog was bred for, as many are not suitable as pets for the average family.
Guard Dogs: A large number of
working dogs were bred to serve primarily as guard dogs, watching over people, property, or livestock.
WORKING DOGS are bred to perform such jobs as guarding property, pulling sleds, and performing water rescues.
Not exact matches
Isn't it «breaking a fly on a wheel,» however, to
work up a lather of righteous indignation over a state of things in the business of
breeding dogs that
is far more egregiously conspicuous at most other levels of our societ
is far more egregiously conspicuous at most other levels of our society?
Like golden retrievers, Labradors
were bred as
work dogs.
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dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act or those from establishments which are not fit for the breeding of anim
dogs banned under the Dangerous
Dogs Act or those from establishments which are not fit for the breeding of anim
Dogs Act or those from establishments which
are not fit for the
breeding of animals.
The golden retriever
was initially
bred as a
working dog, but then someone found out that they make amazing family companions, too!
The results might help explain why long - snouted
dogs are better at scent
work, such as sniffing out drugs, than short - snouted
breeds, says Lisa Collins of the Royal Veterinary College in Hatfield, UK.
Our results provide strong evidence for complex communication directed at humans in a species that
was domesticated primarily for agricultural production, and show similarities with animals
bred to become pets or
working animals, such as
dogs and horses.»
Working dog organisations like the charity Guide
Dogs, who funded the research, need to regularly assess the behaviour of the dogs they breed for training as not all of them turn out to be suited to the r
Dogs, who funded the research, need to regularly assess the behaviour of the
dogs they breed for training as not all of them turn out to be suited to the r
dogs they
breed for training as not all of them turn out to
be suited to the role.
That earlier
work found more genetic diversity in East Asian
dog breeds, indicating that the
breeds are older and probably represent the earliest domesticated
dogs.
The GSD
is one of the most popular
breeds worldwide with historical
working roles that include herding, guarding, police, military and guide -
dog work.
Work up to a run «Any
dog and
breed can
be a capable running buddy,» says Dr. Ward.
St. Louis, MO About Blog Jimmy
is a professional and compassionate canine behavior specialist that
works with all
dogs any size,
breed, age, temperament, etc..
Steve has
been working, training and
breeding dogs for most of his life.
hi never done this b4 so here we go... i love travelling when i can... also my
dogs i have three of them and enjoy walking them daily i must
be quite fit as
dogs are of large
breed... i
work in the catering sector.
The
breed is known for pulling, hunting, and guarding, and
is considered a
working dog.
By
working with several city councils in our region, San Diego Humane Society recently helped pass legislation banning local pet stores and other commercial businesses from selling
dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and rabbits that
are obtained from puppy mill farms, commercial catteries, and other large
breeding establishments.
Keep in mind that some
dog breeds (and
breed crosses)
work better than others When a cat feels threatened, his natural instinct
is to flee, and if the
dog's natural instinct
is to chase, the results can
be tragic.
Meeting these
dogs and the other 173
dogs representing 37
breeds proved to
be one of the most emotionally wrenching experiences I've had in more than 20 years of animal related rescue
work.
There
is no other known K9 garment on the market that will fit such a wide array of
dogs, from toy
breeds to giant
breeds — not to mention we
are the only product in the world that
works in such an innovative, gentle and nurturing fashion!
However, these canines
are working dogs that have
been born,
bred and trained to carry out the specific task of guiding their partners to safety.
Working as a veterinary assistant, I
was always amazed by the giant
dog breeds.
«Knowledge of the true
breed makeup of a
dog can help owners
work with their vets to
be on the lookout for certain diseases they never would have suspected and increase the chances their
dog lives a healthy and happy life,» she says.
These two
dog breeds are the smallest of the
working terriers.
There
is some evidence to suggest that American Dobermans have a more moderate, good - natured temperament than
dogs bred elsewhere since breeders in the U.S. have
worked on these traits for several decades.
The study noted that confirmation lines across all
breeds were more aggressive than
dogs bred for
work.
The Doberman, according to research,
is the calmest
breed of all
work dogs and
is much smarter than the average German Shepard.
Little
is known of the types that went into its genetic makeup, although it
was probably a random -
bred mix of old English, Irish and Portuguese
working dogs.
The type of therapy
dog training we do
is dependent on a number of factors such as the type of
work you want to do; your
dog's
breed, temperament and intelligence;
dog and handler requirements, procedures and testing; specialized skills, and more.
The American Bulldog
is a
breed of
working dog developed for catching livestock and for protecting property.
Pugs
were never
bred to
be working dogs — they
were always
bred to
be a faithful companion and lap
dog.
You may
be surprised to learn that the Poodle
was actually
bred to
be a
working dog — a water retriever.
Although both of the parent
breeds were used in
working roles, the Bernese Mountain
Dog Poodle mix generally
is not used in
working roles today, but they do make wonderful family pets.
How much
work is needed to brush and comb
dogs with semi longhaired coats depends largely on the
breed and whether they
are shedding or not.
Both the Standard and the Miniature sized Poodles
were used as
working dogs and companions, but the Toy Poodle
was bred solely to
be a companion
dog.
Responsible breeders
are working on reducing the chances of CHD by
breeding dogs that
are less likely to produce pups that will have the disease, by better screening methods.
Selectively
bred for intelligence and hardiness,
working dogs are dogs with strong
work ethics who need a job to keep their mind stimulated and body exercised.
Fast, sleek and, not to
be repetitive, smart, these herding
dogs were bred to
work.
There
are a lot of people who frequent I Love Responsible
Dog Breeders who
are very, VERY passionate about
working dogs, sport
dogs and performance
breeds and to those people I tip my hat.
If the breeder wants competition and show
dogs or has a particular purpose in mind, like
breeding working dogs, they've probably planned this litter thoroughly and taken the necessary steps to ensure the puppies
are healthy and well socialized.
If you want a peculiar, hard -
working dog that
is loyal to their family but can still
be left alone, the Sealyham Terrier
is the British
breed for you.
The Bernese Mountain
Dog is a member of the
working breed group because they
were originally
bred to herd animals and serve as guardians for herds of livestock.
With the help of other enthusiastic people, especially Dr. Steffens and Friess, and he
worked in the reproduction of this
dogs that
were found disseminated in the country and he got engaged in the regeneration of this
breed.
Working dogs are intelligent, focused, and powerful
breeds that can perform skilled jobs.
Today's Featured Animal Communication Testimonial» I've
been working with
dogs for more than 20 years, training, showing, grooming and
breeding.
- 1880s: Top five
breeds (English setters, Irish setters, pointers, Irish water spaniels and Gordon setters)
were all
working gun
dogs, which helped hunters retrieve game.