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1) Poodles don't have the temperament to be seeing eye dogs. They can be high strung and seeing eye dogs are always "on duty" as a working dog.
2) Poodles can and are being used as seeing eye dogs. They are not as common as some of the well-known breeds (Labs, Goldens and German Shepherds) though for several reasons. They are not as likely to be taken seriously as the more popular breeds, and people not looking past the curly coat to read the vest or the harness might deny the guide dog access to a place where it is legally allowed. They are also not as popular with the public as the common guide Dog Breeds, and therefore it may to hard to find large numbers of fit dogs to train. Also, poodles as a breed can be more reserved then the three breeds listed, though a well-bred well-socialized poodle should do just fine in any situation.
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The first American to use a Seeing Eye dog?
"Seeing Eye" is a trademark for The Seeing Eye, a guide dog training school in the U.S. It was founded in 1929. Only dogs trained by the Seeing Eye can properly be called "Seeing Eye dogs." Guide dogs in general have been trained since at least as early as the middle ages.
Where are seeing eye dogs trained?
Seeing Eye dogs is a brand name from a specific in NJ. Guide Dogs, for the blind are trained all over the country.
Is seeing eye dogs the same as guide dogs?
yes
Are schnoodles good Seeing Eye dogs?
There are no schnoodle seeing eye dogs. The Seeing Eye uses only German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Lab x Golden crosses.
How is a poodles eye sight?
Poodles have very good eye sight.
What do they call guide dogs in America?
They're called guide dogs. Dogs trained by the Seeing Eye in New Jersey are called either "Seeing Eye" dogs or guide dogs. All other guide dogs are simply called "guide dogs."
What are the dogs names specially to help blind people?
seeing eye dogs
Why is the small animal industry important?
eye-seeing dogs and police dogs
How is a toy poodles eye sight?
Poodles have very good eye sight.
Can you be a teacher and have a seeing eye dog?
Yes! For a great book with information on this topic see Thunder Dog, a new book by a man who survived the Twin Towers with the help of his seeing eye dog. He has had seeing eye dogs for years and gives a lot of information about seeing eye dogs in schools. Ask your library about the book.
What is the name of a dog trained to help people who are deaf?
They are called "guide dogs." Some guide dogs, those trained by the Seeing Eye in Morristown NJ are called "Seeing Eye" dogs after the name of the facility that trained them.
How many people in the U.S. have Seeing Eye dogs?
There are too many programs and independent trainers to accurately count how many guide dogs are in place in the United States. However, the Seeing Eye, the most recognized program in the world that trains guide dogs has reported in their 2007 annual report that they had 1,760 graduate teams in the field. Note that not all guide dogs are trained by the Seeing Eye. There are many programs that train guide dogs, but only those trained at the Seeing Eye are properly called "Seeing Eye dogs." It is estimated there are about 20,000 Service Dog users in the US. The Seeing Eye graduated 60 new dogs in 2009. Roughly 1,500-2,000 Service dogs graduate each year, about 150-200 of those for the blind.
