Usually labs and golden retrievers. German Shepherds are sometimes too, but not as commonly.
K9 dogs
It is best to have a well trained golden retriever or a German sheperd
A good type of guide dog is a Golden Retreiver because the breed is loyal and easy to train.
A lot of the guide dogs are Labradors,Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds.Also lab and golden retriever mixes.

Note: only dogs trained by the Seeing Eye can properly be called "Seeing Eye dogs." The Seeing Eye uses only German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and Lab/Golden crosses. The generic term for dogs trained to guide the blind is "guide dog."

Labrador Retrievers are currently the most popular breed used for Guide dogs. Most programs use Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, or crosses between Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers as guide dog candidates. Some programs use Labradoodles, Boxers, or Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. It is extremely rare for a private trainer to train a guide dog. Since very few programs would accept outside animals for training, other breeds are very difficult to obtain.

These breeds are chosen for their biddability, intelligence, ability and willingness to work long hours, ability to tolerate stress, good health, and public acceptability or recognition.

Originally guide dogs were primarily German Shepherds. They were selected because they were available (this was right after World War I), they were being very well bred to work, could work very long hours, were easy to train, and were good at working out problems or situations for which they were not trained.

Later most programs switched to Labrador Retrievers because the German Shepherds were not suited for many clients. Shepherds require confident owners with some skill at training and handling dogs. They can be hard headed and become destructive if not given enough mental and physical stimulation. In more recent years their public image has also deteriorated because of poorly trained dogs biting people.

Other contributors have said:

• Any dog with a calm demeanor who has been trained to be a guide dog can be a good one. However, typically guide dogs are Labrador retrievers or golden retrievers because these breeds have ideal behavior and intelligence characteristics for guide dog work.

• In reference to whether a pit bull could be used as a guide dog:

The federal Americans with Disabilities Act gives tremendous rights to people using service animals. Service animals are not exempted from other local laws, including vaccination, leash, and breed ban laws. There is no certification process, since the use of service dogs varies so widely, from seizure alert dogs, to wheelchair pulling, to retrieving dropped items. So strictly speaking, yes, if a dog (of any breed) has the temperament to do guide work, under the ADA it would be allowable.

However, since local laws may ban certain breeds, such as pit bulls, it may be impractical to train such a dog as a guide since it couldn't actually be used.

• We commonly "see" labradors and retrieving dogs once used for retrieving during duck hunting. They are small, though large enough to do and go where we need at a sufficient pace.

• Regarding bulldogs as guide dogs:

1. Not really, I have not heard of it. One of the problems with having a bulldog as a guide dog is that it has short legs, not like the lab or German shepherd. Another is it has breathing problems. If you were a blind person, would you like to lose your guide early due to breathing problems? Most bulldogs have the problems. So, no, it is unlikely that the association will be entering bulldogs into the classes any time soon.
2. A bull dog is too short and very very few could meet the health requirements for becoming a guide dog. According to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, the bulldog is the most likely to develop hip dysplasia of any breed of dog. Of 443 bulldogs tested, 73.6% were dysplastic. Dysplastic dogs cannot be guide dogs.

• Regarding Collies as guide dogs:

• Regarding Italian Greyhounds as guide dogs:

Members of breeds banned by local ordinance or state statute are not generally good candidates because guide and service dogs are not exempt from local animal control laws.
I have mostly seen labs (labrador retriver) doing this important job for blind people. Other possible breeds for doing this important job are German Shepards. Mostly they are based on how smart the dog is and how well it does with the person its assigned with, and how well it does staying focused on it task and focused on its training.
The commonest breed is the Labrador - known for their intelligence, quick learning and gentle nature. Aside from that - the Golden Retriever and German Shepherd are popular choices.

First and foremost, a guide dog should have rock-solid nerves. He should be calm and confident, obeying even in the midst of chaos. He should not be easily frightened but also should not be ignorant of real danger when it presents itself. Just as you wouldn't want a guide dog who trembled at the sight of a passing car, you would not want one who stood happily in the road as one speed straight toward it. In other words, you want a dog with an abundance of good common sense.

He should be biddable, which means he should have a desire to please his master and to work as a team member, choosing to perform his job out of loyalty even when it is unpleasant and he'd rather be doing something else (like staying home warm in bed instead of out on the streets in the sleet taking his master to the pharmacy for essential medication).

He should be intelligent and trainable. He should be an excellent problem-solver because it is impossible to predict every possible puzzle a dog might encounter in his working life and he must be able to apply what he knows creatively in new situations to make safe and reasonable decisions.

The ability to exhibit "intelligent disobedience" is also prized. A guide dog intelligently disobeys a command to go forward when it would put his master in danger, such as when a car is coming. When the dog refuses the command, it falls to the owner to determine why and then make an informed decision on whether to proceed anyway, wait, or take a different path.

Since the typical guide dog doesn't begin his working life until he is nearly two years old, and he requires very careful rearing and training costing typically $20,000 to $30,000, a good candidate for guide training must be young enough and healthy enough to have a long working life. Guide dog candidates are screened for health issues such as hip dysplasia before they begin formal training.

Guide dogs should also be of an appropriate size: large enough to work in a guide harness (with its ridged handle that signals the owner) yet small enough to fit in small spaces under chairs and tables. Most guide dogs are German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, or Golden Retrievers.
Guide dogs can help people who can't see, they can help other dogs who can't see too,and they help people hear

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Guide dogs are trained in or selected for, "intelligent disobedience." If the owner gives the dog a "forward" command and obeying that command would mean stepping in front of a moving car, the dog will not move forward. It is then up to the handler to figure out why. If the handler decides the dog has made a mistake, he can override the dog. In the end it is always the human handler's choice to act on the dog's advice, but yes, they do disobey certain commands in certain situations.

Guide Dogs help blind people by guiding the person everywhere.

They help by helping the person find her/his way around alone.
guide dogs can help the blind by:

*helping them cross the road safely.

*guiding them around people, trees, plants and other obstacles.

*guiding them through entrances

*and be their companion.
Guide dogs help their owners by leading them so they do not walk into people and objects. They can also help with other things depending on what they are taught.
In lots of different ways like:

• opening doors
• retrieving items
• helping you walk
• being your "eyes"
• alerting you if something is wrong

they help the blind not hurt themselves or others and help the get around.
They are help for to guide them to other cities and important places like the airport.
they help blind people see

Many programs like Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Seeing Eye do not charge for guide dogs. They are heavily subsidized by donations and may just require a small fee.

Some programs charge up to $20,000 for service dogs.
Approximately $38,000 or more, which includes the cost of training the dog and providing instruction for the guide dog user.
There are the regular costs of dog ownership, about $750 per year on average. In addition to that, guide dogs require special equipment, such as guide harnesses and possibly seat belts, boots, and additional fees for traveling. Guide dogs generally receive more veterinary care than the average pet. Individual guide dog programs may require periodic extensive health exams, though usually these programs will pay the fees.

In some cases it may be possible to offset some of the costs of guide dog ownership through charitable donations. Check with your program to find out what kind of financial assistance might be available to you. N.B. In the UK, whilst Guide Dog Owners may contribute towards the costs of maintaining their dog if they wish, the cost of a Guide Dog is 50 pence. This is because The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association believes that no-one should be deprived of independent mobility due to their financial circumstances.
It depends on which organization you obtain your guide from. For example, the Seeing Eye charges $150 for the first dog and $50 for each successor dog. This represents a very small fraction of the cost to train a guide dog which typically exceeds $20,000. Guide Dogs for the Blind does not charge for their dogs. The dog, all equipment, and the handler training are provided at no cost to a qualified blind person. However, the estimated cost of whelping, raising, training and equipping a Guide may run anywhere from $25,000 to $65,000 when all costs are factored in. Since GDB is a non-profit, they receive no government funding, all the funds are from private and corporate donors.
Many agencies offer guide dogs at no cost for blind persons. To locate a provider visit the Assistance Dogs International website and search their provider list. You will find a reputable organization there.
Many agencies offer guide dogs at no cost for blind persons. To locate a provider visit the Assistance Dogs International website and search their provider list. You will find a reputable organization there.