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Dog Breeds
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you research several breeds of dogs, you may be surprised by the
fact that the description of one dog may not agree with what you
have experienced. For example, Labradors are known for their high
energy and a love for various activities. But some owners of this
breed of dog may find that their Labradors are actually laid back
and seemed satisfied lying on the carpet all the time. Such inconsistencies
are due to that fact that the description of dog breeds refers
to their general characteristics. Thus, when a Collie is described
as a highly intelligent dog, this means that most members of this
breed are intelligent. With this in mind, a future dog owner will
still benefit by reading such general descriptions of dog breeds.
The purpose of getting such general knowledge is to increase the
chances of finding the right dog breed for a particular owned.
Thus, we hope that our short descriptions here will help you.
Sporting dogs, such as Pointers, Retrievers (Golden and Labradors), Setters, and Spaniels, are dogs that are endowed with high energy. They even earned the reputation of being “hyper”. Thus, the owner must see to it that these dogs get enough exercise. These dogs were bred for work and hunting, but sometimes they exhibit an independent streak. In obedience training, the owner must convince the dogs that the training activity is fun. These dogs most likely obey owners who are firm and even-tempered. Hounds, such as the Beagles, Bloodhounds, Greyhounds, Dachshund, Afghan hounds, and Irish wolfhounds, were bred for centuries to track and hunt. This means that if an owner chooses to teach this type of dog to do something else, like agility training, the hound will have a difficult time learning. This is why some owners think that hounds are stupid. In reality, their genes simply evolved so that they will be excellent only in tracking and similar activities. Terriers, such as Jack Russell, Airedales, and Kerry Blues, are tough hunting dogs that are strong willed. This implies that a person wanting to own a terrier must already have previous dog training experience. Training a terrier is quite a challenge, but a fair, fun, and firm owner will eventually have a loyal terrier who is able to think for himself. Terriers should also be taught to socialize. Working dogs, such as the Dobermans and Mastiffs, are bred to work closely with humans. But some, like the Great Pyrenees prefer to work alone. Each breed of working dog can be trained to do one or more specific tasks. Rottweilers can guard farms and drive cattle. Newfoundlands help sailors in hauling ropes. And Siberian huskies haul sleds across long distances. There are more dog breeds out there. If the dog you are considering is not found here, we suggest that you check out its personality in several helpful books. |
