The German Pinscher, bred for guarding, clearing out vermin, protecting coaches, as well as herding livestock, is brave and trainable. READ FULL STORY The French Bulldog, A Tulip-Eared FavoriteBy Team PetCareRx The French Bulldog is a small bulldog, once popular with prostitutes, then later...
The Working Dogs Group are a large and intelligent, and diligent workers. They were bred to perform a wide variety of jobs such as guarding property, herding, hunting, and performing water rescues. Many of the working group dogs are unsuitable as pets for the families because of their ...
Breeds bred for guarding or protection, such as German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, and Chow Chows, may have a lower tolerance for unfamiliar situations or perceived threats. However, it's important to remember that this is not a guarantee and responsible socialization can significant...
Dogs have a long history with humans, dating back tens of thousands of years to their domestication from wolves. Over millennia, humans selectively bred dogs for various traits, leading to the diverse breeds we know today, each adapted for different roles such as hunting, herding, guarding and ...
Choosing the first family dog for small children and ample backyard space make retrievers a traditional option.From centuries-old dogs bred for royalty to familiar faces used in duck hunting and fox intimidating, there's a dog out there for everyone. Need proof? Look no further than the 100 ...
1.(Breeds) Also called:shepherd doga dog used for herding sheep. SeeBorder collie 2.(Breeds) any of various breeds of dog reared originally for herding sheep. SeeOld English sheepdog,Shetland sheepdog Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publis...
The Presa Canario, or Canary Mastiff, was bred for bothguarding and herding cattlein their past. They came aboutthrough breeding programsthat crossbred various Mastiff breeds and local cattle dogs on the Canary Islands. The result was a large,imposing dogthat helped locals protect and manage their...
Large dogs of any type can easily injure small children— evenperfectly playful pups can inadvertently hurt kids while goofing around.Dogs that are deliberately bred to be as robust, as most good guarding breeds are, can be even more capable of inadvertently hurting your youngin’s. ...
some being friendly and assertive and others reserved and aloof. Which traits they will have will depend on the way they are trained. They all however have intelligence, are quick to learn and excel in guarding and obedience. To see if this breed is right for you, you should definitely rea...
Despite being a breed created for guarding purposes, the Korean Mastiff is asweet, affectionate and good-natureddog. They are very tolerant of children and other animals, making them an excellent family dog. Despite being a giant dog breed, they can live in a house with a garden or in a...