The cause of limber tail has always been somewhat mysterious, with anecdotal evidence suggesting it happens more often in larger
working dog breeds like Labrador retrievers, and has been reported in individual dogs who've recently swam in cold water (it's also sometimes called «swimmer's tail» or «cold tail.»)
Not exact matches
Like golden retrievers, Labradors were
bred as
work dogs.
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.
I
like breeding dogs,
working with my hands, buying antique cars and fixing them up, I also love kids although I do not have any of my own.
Many of my friends have
dogs bred to
work on the farm: the herders
like Border Collies, Aussies, Heelers, and the guardian
breeds like the Anatolians and the Pyrenees.
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.
Like most intelligent
dog breeds that were intended as
working dogs, Jack Russell Terrier must be stimulated every single day and offered an appropriate level of exercise to allow the
dog an outlet of its energy.
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.
GWPs are not typical sporting
dogs, and many have temperaments that are more
like a german
working breed (Doberman or Rottweiller) than
like a retriever or a setter.
This
breed can have a variety of hair styles from the
working dog cut to the show style, and vary rarely some owners will allow their Poodle's fur to become corded, in which it looks
like dread locks!
Like any other
dogs, large and giant
breed dogs can have metabolisms that
work at different rates.
Like people,
dogs can become bored stiff, which is most likely particularly true with
dogs that belong within the
working dog breeds.
With a past history of
working in cold climates, the Samoyed
breed boasts a thick, weather - resistant coat and the typical wolf -
like appearance of Spitz
dogs.
Field Trials, Obedience trials, and other
working trials are generally more objective evaluations of the temperament (the behavioral genetics of the
dog), health (if the
dog's body can't take the stress of Trial
work, then it's not healthy enough to be
bred), and personality of the
dog (top trainers won't campaign with a
dog that they don't
like or can't handle).
They can be a great choice of
breed if you are interested in an active
dog sport,
like agility or
working trials or canicross — all sports where their energy and athleticism will shine.
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).
The hound and pointer crosses have also been referred to as Alaskan Huskies, but many became concerned with the growing lack of huskyness among these crosses, and so they are now trying harder to emphasize the «Husky» portion of these
dogs (They appear more
like the
working line of Siberians and other
breeds that originally formed their genetic makeup).
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Like several other
working breeds such as Doberman Pinschers, boxers or Great Danes, they are descended from the molloser
dogs.
Generally,
working breeds like Australian Cattle
Dogs and Border Collies are known for their high energy, as are Huskies.
Their wolf -
like features are difficult to miss, and their piercing blue eyes will have you transfixed.Classed as a
working dog breed that originally hails from Siberia, she is now a popular family pet.Keep reading to find out all about what it means to own -LSB-...]
How do we make sure our
dogs DO NT become useless lumps of fur
like so many of the «
working»
breeds you mention that are no longer
bred for
work?
The group that the Kennel Club designates as «
working» contains many larger
breeds that were
bred for guarding, rescue, or police
work in addition to some of the «sled»
dogs like the Siberian Husky and
dogs bred for hauling carts.
Dogs like this have a vital role for those needing security (such as if a stalker is involved), but let's not kid ourselves into thinking that working dogs of any breed are just p
Dogs like this have a vital role for those needing security (such as if a stalker is involved), but let's not kid ourselves into thinking that
working dogs of any breed are just p
dogs of any
breed are just pets.
Dog sports
like high level obedience competition, Schutzhund, or French Ringsport are good for this
breed (but they are NOT suitable for true protection
work)[**
WORKING PEDIGREE]
A
breed that was designed to chase, catch and kill small game (Sighthounds) won't be as obedient in public, off leash as a
dog that was designed to
work under command (
like the Retrievers).
Certain
breeds of
working dog like the German Shorthaired Pointer have long been subjected to tail docking because a long tail posed a potential hazard — the
dog could be seized by the tail in a fight or the tail could be injured while the
dog chases its quarry through the underbrush.
Although the Poodle may not look
like it, these
dogs were
bred to
work as water retrievers, and they are thought to be descendants of the Hungarian Water Hound and the Barbet.
They are another specialized
working dog, and you will be mighty upset with it if you get one thinking that it is just
like some other
breed you've owned.
We had to
work hard to keep her from getting «small
dog syndrome,» which makes many toy
breeds like chihuahua yappy and disliked by strangers.
When you mix two
breeds like the Husky and the Labrador, the result is a truly wonderful: you get the determination of a
working dog mixed with the loyalty and enthusiasm of sporting
dog, which are great traits to have wrapped into one single canine!
We are drawn to sporting, herding,
working breeds because we
like clever, energetic, playful, medium to large
dogs.
Like many
breeds, the origins of the Bernese Mountain
Dog are unknown; although, they most likely were originally found
working farms in the Swiss Mountains.
They do nothing for the better of the
breed and all the AKC
breeds for is barbie
dogs that can't herd sheep
like a true
working border collie can.
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Much
like the
breeds in the
Working Group, Herding Group dogs are happiest when w
Working Group, Herding Group
dogs are happiest when
workingworking.
Some are professional
working dogs, others rescues, pure
breeds or mixed but we
like to think they're all family, and believe
dogs deserve nothing less than the best.
Since she was the only vet in the community, this strategy
worked like a charm and the city council passed a comprehensive
breed - neutral dangerous -
dog law instead.
This classification theory is consistent with old
breed descriptions, which are somewhat contrary to the more classical sighthound / scenthound types,
like the one offered in an advertisement run by the Rhodesian Parent Club in a show catalogue in 1926,»... Rhodesian Ridgeback (lion
dogs) are unsurpassed for hunting and veld
work.
Best Friends
worked closely with other advocates on that legislation, and we're thrilled that pit - bull - terrier -
like dogs will be welcome in nine Utah communities that previously had
breed restrictions in place.
Border Collies rose to fame outside of the
working dog community largely because of the beauty of Hollywood favorites
like Lassie; interestingly, though, the Border Collie is not a
dog that is greatly prized for looks, and so the standard for color in the Border Collie is more relaxed in comparison to many other
dog breeds.
Once you know what
breed you want to
work with and what
dog breeders you do
like the
dogs of, it is time to start picking the right studs and bitches to form your founding brood stock.
I do
work for a pet food company, and I have to say, I would never slam the competitor... Not every diet is good for every pet, just
like humans, what
works for one may not always
work for another.Every diet has it's pros and cons, depending on the
breed, the health and the environment that the
dog lives within.
Each chocolate product is named after a rescue issue, such as the importance of spaying and neutering
dogs and cats, the lifesaving
work of foster moms and dads for these animals, and the misguided
breed - specific legislation aimed against my sweet pit bull and others
like her.
Breeds like the Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, and Australian Cattle Dog, all bred to be working dogs, need more exercise and mental stimulation than more easy - going breeds like the Basset Hound or Bull Dog, which prefer less challenging playtimes, she
Breeds like the Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, and Australian Cattle
Dog, all
bred to be
working dogs, need more exercise and mental stimulation than more easy - going
breeds like the Basset Hound or Bull Dog, which prefer less challenging playtimes, she
breeds like the Basset Hound or Bull
Dog, which prefer less challenging playtimes, she notes.
This designer
breed can be a little wary of strangers or loud noises outside such as construction
work or (
like most
dogs) fireworks and thunder.
Working ability was of great practical importance, much
like the other Scottish
breeds of
dogs.
So that part of it is kind of cool for me, but
like I said our top priority has always just been
like giving them a well - balanced life where they're getting socialization by going to
work with me and playing with other
dogs, they're tired and relaxed at home, they're
like happy, and then also
like during the winter time when it actually is cold, they're getting to do what they're originally
bred to do.
It can be easy for both scientists and practitioners to focus on just one element of the process —
like breeding for sound health, or training for continued attention — which is important, but we all benefit enormously from stepping back and acknowledging the relevance of all the other pieces of the puzzle that contribute to successful
working dogs.
Unlike the overregulated compliant breeders of the past who were dedicated to improving and preserving
breeds and promoting responsible pet ownership, and belonged to associations
like the American Kennel Club (AKC), the United Kennel Club (UKC), Cat Fanciers Association (CFA), The International Cat Association (TICA) and many other associations organized for service and other
working dogs, the newcomers appear motivated mostly by the opportunity to make a quick buck.
Many people
like the idea of huskies but are not prepared for a
working dog's energy, so our volunteers educate the public about these Northern
breed dogs, find new homes and provide the funds required to keep the rescue running.