Choosing Dogs breed (Part 1)

Choosing Dogs breed : Gundogs

These include Golden Retrieves, Labrador Retrievers, Irish Red Setters, Pointers, Cocker Spaniels, and Springer Spaniels, In general, these dogs are medium-sized and are cheerful and intelligent. They make good family pets, especially Retrievers, which are well known for their gentle nature.

Choosing Dogs breed : Hounds

These include Basset Hounds, Beagles, Bloodhounds, and Irish Wolfhounds. Hounds vary tremendously in size depending on the breed. Basset Hounds can grow to 14 in in height whereas Irish Wolfhounds are about 30 in tall! Hounds are lively and can make good family pets, although some of the larger breeds can need firm handling.

Choosing Dogs breed : Working dogs
These include Boxers, Border Collies, Welsh Corgis, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherd Dogs, Old English Sheepdogs, Rottweilers, and St. Bernards. Apart from the Corgi which stands at 12 in tall, the dogs in this group are medium to large and need a lot of exercise and control.

Choosing Dogs breed : Handling working dogs
The larger breeds in this group are very strong and can be difficult to handle if not fully trained in obedience skills. Working dogs are generally affectionate and protective toward family members but it is important to get your puppy from a good breeder to make sure it is just as good natured with strangers and other animals.

Choosing Dog Breed : Domesticated Dogs

Selective breeding
Several thousand years of selective breeding, probably with a number of wild animals, such as the gray wolf and the jackal, has produced the wonderful variety of dog breeds that is available today.

Different breeds
There are working dogs such as retrievers, pointers, herders, and hunters. In addition to these, a great many ornamental and toy breeds, such as the Yorkshire Terrier and the Pug, have been developed.

How modern dogs have developed
Modern dogs have been finely trained to guide the blind, pull sleds, round up sheep, search for smuggled goods, track down criminals, and rescue people from treacherous weather conditions.

Performing tasks
Most breeds have been developed with a particular task or characteristic in mind. A gundog usually has a waterproof coat, sharp eyes, and a well-developed sense of smell. Dogs that control cattle often have short, powerfully muscular front and hind legs. Hunting hounds are small with short legs, a deep chest, and a strong head. Racing dogs are sleek, fine-boned and short-haired. Mountain dogs, used to rescue people in bad weather conditions, are usually massive animals a large head and thick coat.