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Why are labrador retreivers and germanshepards dogs that help the blind?
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∙ 11y ago
The German Shepherd Dog is a wonderful family pet, apart from that it is used as guard dog, as guide dog for blind and deaf, and help police and military in different jobs like search and rescue, sniff out drugs etc.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoGerman Shepherds help the blind by being a guide dog. Having a guide dog is quite expensive, but they are special dogs trained to help someone get around. For example, a guide dog will walk someone down the street and stop when the person needs to stop (such as on a street corner). The owner of the dog will hold onto a handle which is on a special harness on the dog. It takes about 21/2 to 3 years for a dog to be able to be at this point.
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What sort of dogs help the blind?
Labrador
Which dog breed is the newest?
There may be others but, an Australian made a hybrid of a labrador and a poodle in about 1999 to form a labradoodle. They were bred for blind people as guide dogs as labrador's are great guide dogs and poodles dont moult.
Does a dog has to bark all the time?
If training is started young, dogs such as Labrador retrievers can be trained not to bark. This is done for guide dogs when barking would disorient a blind person.
What do you call a labrapoodle?
The puppies resulting from a Labrador / Poodle mating, are known as Labradoodles. Some have become excellent guide dogs for blind people.
What did dogs 101 say about labrador retrievers?
Labrador's are made for hunting, swimming,and,labrador's are made for police dogs too.
Are all dogs good at jobs?
no not all of dogs are good at the same thing. Therfore Labrador's are usually used for blind people and others as police dogs.ex. Some dogs have a nice life by not doing anything but there may be sometimes when theres a dog which a blind person gets they might or not obey them.
What are preppy dog breeds?
Golden Retreivers Burnese Mountain Dogs Portuguese Water Dogs Collies Samoyed terriers Springer Spanials
This might sound weird but what is a dogs favourite fruit?
I dont know fruit but veggie is a lab retreivers fav well its my dogs anyways
Are guide dogs reptiles?
No they are not. All dogs are mammals. Guide dogs for the blind are usually Labrador or golden retriever breeds because they are some of the most loyal and intelligent breeds. Guide dogs for the deaf are usually spaniels such as cocker spaniels because of their great hearing and affection.
How many hot dogs can be made from a labrador?
It depends on the size of a labrador retriever
Are guide dogs always labrador?
No
What dog is smarter - Poodle or Labrador?
The labrador is smarter, they are one of the world's smartest dogs.
