Get
Your Knowledge on the Working Group Dog Breeds Refined
As
you guess it right, these types of dogs were bred to carry
out some specific tasks useful to humans. The dogs that fall
under the working group are normally territorial, strong,
dominant, large and brave besides expecting their masters
to be strong and confident.This working group of dogs is further
sub divided into 4 types and they are Rescue dogs, personal
protection dogs, estate guarding dogs, and sled dogs.
Rescue
Dogs
These
rescue type of working group dogs sport a very hefty powerful
body with dense hair and they are even capable of carrying
out rescue operations in cold water too. These dogs make a
very good family pet and love company of children very much.
Portuguese
Water Dog, Saint Bernard and Newfoundland are good examples
for rescue type of dogs.
Personal
Protection Dogs
This
type of dogs were specifically bred for the purpose guarding
persons and properties and with their large body these dogs
prove to be an effective deterrent to any intruder. These
dogs are also much devoted, strong, intelligent, and affectionate
to their owners besides being very cautious with strangers.
If
you are a confident owner, then you can get this type of dog
very dominant and aggressive by giving it the necessary socialization
training and you must also cater to its regular exercise needs.Boxer,
Giant Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer and Doberman Pinscher
are few examples that come under this category of dogs.
Estate
Guarding Dogs
This
type of dog has got a powerful muscular body and hence it
will be able to protect your family and your belongings within
your territory. Besides being loyal, these dogs are also devoted
and can go to any extent in protecting you and your property.
You can train this type of dog to become more aggressive and
dominant and these dogs also expect a strong will-powered
owner. A good socialization training can also make this dog
type more friendly and gentle with strangers.
Great
Dane, Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherd, Akita, Rottweiler,
Mastiff, Komondor, Bullmastiff, and Kuvasz are few examples
of good estate guarding dogs.
Sled
Dogs
They
are also popularly called as Nordic breed and were originally
bred for the purpose drawing sleds in snow. Nature has given
this type of dogs a very thick insulated coat that keep them
warm in hostile cold climates and these dogs are poor performers
in warmer or hot climates.
Due
to presence of more than required hair, these dogs shed hair
frequently and hence require regular brushing and it is not
advisable to go for this breed of dog if you are allergic
to hair. However, this breed can serve the purpose of a friendly
companion and extend all its playful nature to you and your
kids in snow. You need to give this type of dog a good exercise
and note to train them early for better socialization and
obedience.
Alaskan
Malamute, Samoyed, and Siberian Husky are the few names that
fall under this type of sled dog category.
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