When you hear the term working dogs, you would immediately think of dogs that have a specific task to do. We usually see these dogs assisting people with disabilities, taking care of a family or a property, guarding flocks or working side by side with the police to catch criminals. Here are some of the more popular breeds of working dogs:
Rottweilers are big dogs with muscular, powerful bodies. They are very intelligent, calm and extremely loyal to their owner or handler. Rottweilers are commonly used in military, police and customs work due to their even-tempered, serious nature. It needs an owner or handler who is strong minded and calm and can control its massive size. They need plenty of exercise and thrive in the outdoors. With consistent training and leadership, Rottweilers could do well with children and other animals. They could live for 10-12 years and could have a large litter of puppies.
The Bloodhound is a large breed of dog known for its ability to follow scents over great distances. It is a mild mannered, lovable dog that is truly a good companion and excellent with children. Bloodhounds are used by police and law enforcement to track missing people, escaped prisoners, even missing pets-and they are so determined that they could stay with the trail for over a hundred miles. Bloodhounds could be so good-natured that they will meekly lie down even when children clamber over them and accidentally hurt them. In contrast, young Bloodhounds could be very energetic and unruly and needs firm, consistent leadership to keep them in control. They need to have plenty of mental and physical exercise and are not good guard dogs. They will greet total strangers and have a tendency to wander if taken off the leash.
Boxers are happy, friendly, highly intelligent dogs that good in competitive obedience. They are also popular as family dogs because of the way they get along with children and other pets. They have long been used as guard dogs, dogs for the blind, therapy dogs, police dogs in K9 units and pack carriers to name a few. Because of its intelligence, Boxers need constant mental and physical exercise or it could become high strung. It requires a dominant owner or handler top give it a firm and consistent training.
Working dogs are such amazing animals, with the natural instinct to find things and to tirelessly do the task assigned to them. With proper training and constant practice, working dogs could do a lot to help their owners.
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Kristle has a keen interest in dogs and also is a dog lover. Learn more about your favorite dog breeds along with a few training and care tips at All Dog Breeds