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The most common breeds used for visually impaired and blind people are, in order of most popular:

  1. Golden Retriever
  2. Labrador
  3. German Shepherd (Alsatian)
  4. Border Collie

These are quick learners, they are extremely loyal and very intelligent, which is why they make good guide dogs.

Some blind charities have found that cross-breeding the Golden Retriever and Labrador produces the best guide dog, called the Golden Labrador or the Golden Retriever Lab Hybrid, because they have the qualities of both dogs.

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Any breed of dog can potentially produce a good hearing dog. However, most hearing dogs are mixed-breed dogs selected for higher than average energy level and a weight of 30 to 40 pounds.

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All breeds of dogs can be used to assist the deaf. The only requirement is that they have a desire to work and alert their partner.

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Assistance dogs or therapy dogs

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