Working Dogs
Working dogs come in all shapes and sizes, from those found on farms rounding up sheep and cattle, to those in the field of search and rescue. Without doubt, it takes a special dog and handler to go out in the field of unknown every day to help and support the community. Working dogs are bred and developed with attributes necessary to perform jobs such as guarding property, personal protection, pulling sleds/carts and performing rescues, tracking, crowd control and much more. The type of work performed, and the working temperament are key factors that determine the breeding philosophy of working dogs. The type of work performed is the key factor that separates certain groups of working dogs from others. Herding breeds are great candidates for protection work. The best police-style working dogs are directly drawn from practical herding stock. It is important to understand that dogs originally developed for one application my not become […]
