DOGS IN THE WORKING GROUP

  • SLED-DRAFT-DOGS
    1. These dogs were bred to:
      • PULL
      • Spend entire days working
      • Live in harsh conditions without human
        coddling or creature comforts
      • Companionship
    2. Included in the Sled group are:
      • Alaskan Malamute
      • Samoyed
      • Siberian Husky
      3. Included in the Draft group are:
      • Bernese Mountain Dog
      • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
      • Newfoundland
      • St. Bernard
    3. Characteristics:
      • Very energetic; rugged
      • Fast learners; problem solvers
      • Strong willed; can be stubborn
      • Independent; can be aloof
    4. Potential Issues:
      • Strong hunting instinct-CATS BEWARE
      • Roaming and leash issues
      • Obedience challenges-requires firmness,
        patience and consistency
      • Howling, barking Note: ALL DOGS BARK
      • Housetraining challenges
      • Digging (to cool off)
      • Possible dog fights
      • Shedding



  • PERSONAL PROTECTION
    1. These dogs were bred to:
      • Work under the direction of people
      • Protect property and territory
      • Companionship
    2. Included in this group are:
      • Boxer
      • Doberman
      • German Shepherd
      • Giant Schnauzer
      • Standard Schnauzer
      3. Included in the Draft group are: Characteristics:
      • Energetic, athletic
      • Alert and courageous; PROTECTIVE
      • Loyal to family
      • Strong willed; intelligent
    3. Potential Issues:
      • Obedience challenges; require structured
        training and firm leadership
      • Not for the faint of heart
      • Dominance challenges; territorial aggression,
        dog fights
      • May play rough with small children
        (but good when socialized)
      • Wary of strangers
  • GUARD DOGS
    1. These dogs were bred to:
      • Protect territory, property and livestock
        without direction from people
      • Companionship
    2. Included in this group are:
      • Akita
      • Bullmastiff
      • Mastiff
      • Rottweiller
      • German Shepherd
      • Great Pyrenees
      3. Included in the Draft group are: Characteristics:
      • Energetic
      • Alert and courageous
      • Independent; aloof
      • Strong willed; can be stubborn
      • Calm and dignified with socialization
    3. Potential Issues:
      • Obedience challenges; require structured
        training and firm leadership
      • Dog fights
      • Dominance challenges; territorial possessive
      • Rarely good with young children unless very well
        socialized and integrated into family pack
      • Suspicious of strangers


    Disclaimer: This information was given to me when I was training to be a volunteer at the Arizona Humane Society.

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