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German shepherds are good guide dogs for a number of reasons: they are large enough and sturdy enough to be able to walk long distances with a partner; they tend to have a moderate to high pack drive, so they enjoy working for people; they are highly intelligent; and they naturally rely more on vision than on scent.
Although German shepherds are the breed most people associate with dog guides, many other breeds do this work. Labrador retrievers and Golden retrievers, which share many of the same desirable characteristics as German shepherds, are also commonly used as guide dogs
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Why are German Shepards and Huskies used as guide dogs?
German Shepherds as they are intellegent, loyal and easy to train and Huskies do NOT make good Guides... The slightest distraction could put a Husky off its role as a guide.
Are German Shepherds good around strangers?
German Shepherds have an natural instinct to guard you from strangers, but if socialized properly with humans AND DOGS they will not attack unless you are in danger.
Are German Shepherds good house pets?
German Shepherds are great pets to have around. They obey and they are good guard dogs. You should get a German Shepherd ! The only bad thing is that they sometimes bite when they play and they shed.
Are German Shepherds good with adults?
Yes, they are. But, REMEMBER TO BE NICE! German Shepherd Dogs will be aggressive if they feel threatened!
Are german shepherds good with other dogs?
Yes if they are properly socialized at a young age.
Are German shepherds good hunting dogs?
No, I suggest a retriever, cocker spaniel, or an english settler.
Is the German Shepherd a smart breed of dog?
Yes they are very smart dogs. German shepherds are used for many things such as drug dogs, police dogs, seeing eye dogs, guard \ watch dogs, and etc. German shepherds are great dogs they are loving, protective, and amazing dogs.
Do German shepherds make good hunting dogs?
I guess they could be used for hunting but they are better guard dogs. They can be used as a hunting companion instead.
Are German shepherds good sniffers?
YES
What is the most famous police dogs?
German Shepherds are the most famous police dogs. They have a great personality, and also they have sharp teeth to attack their victims. They also have a good sense of smelling to see who did the crime, also they are really good at guarding. That's why today they are called watch dogs. Mostly you will see police officers with German Shepherds, that means most likely that they would rather choose these dogs all of these reasons.
Do Flat-Coated Retrievers make good Seeing Eye service dogs?
The type of coat on the dog does not affect it's behavior. Guiding Eyes for the blind has German Shepherds, and Golden Retrievers, but around 95% of their dogs are Labradors, of varying hair types. Not all dogs in these breeds have the mentality for guide work, but they have shown stronger guide dog traits than other breeds.
How German shepherds are used for the police?
it doesn't matter witch gender for a police dog, all dogs (mostly German shephards) are good for police dogs, as long as they can do the job, isn't that the point, to get the job done, it doesn't matter what breed or gender
