Working DogsMore Than Just a Pet
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Service Dogs
Disaster Search Dogs
Water Rescue Dogs
Police Dogs
Guide Dogs
Fire Dogs
Therapy Dogs
Security Dogs
Disaster Search DogsDisaster search dogs specialize in rescuing people who are trapped or buried in rubble such as wood, snow, crumbling buildings, etc. They have qualities including strength, obedience, good senses of smell and hearing. The most common dogs for disaster search dogs are German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Border Collies and Golden Retrievers.
by Nora, Jared, Keely and Kate
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Fire DogsFire dogs come to the scene of the fire with the firemen. They sniff to find out how and where the fire started. Fire dogs are also called arson dogs. Qualities of an arson dog are spirit, strength, a good sense of smell and curiosity. Possible breeds are Chocolate, Yellow and Black Labs. The job of an arson dog is difficult because most of the evidence is either burned in the fire or washed away by the water that extinguishes the fire.
by Brendan, Adam and Emily
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Guide Dogs Guide dogs are helpful to humans. Their job is to guide
blind people to different places. They are trained from when they are puppies to cross streets safely, go on shopping trips, go to every type of public place that their owners need to go, and travel all over the world.Guide dogs need to have certain qualities. They need to be the right size to guide people, intelligent, and easy to care for. The most common breeds for this job are Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd.
by Ari, Jennifer, and Matthew H.
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Police DogsPolice dogs have strength, curiosity, intelligence and speed. It is also helpful to have anger and self control in other situations. Dogs in cold climates need thick fur and in hot climates, thin fur.
Common breeds used in this kind of work are Bloodhounds, German Shepherds, Belgian Malionois , Rottweilers , and Labrador Retrievers.
by Megan, Jack and Liam
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Security Dogs Security dogs sniff for things in airports that are not
allowed. Also some security dogs are trained to search for stolen money.Security dogs are usually small and have better noses than humans. They also have wet noses so that they have their powerful sense of smell. Most security dogs are a lot bigger than beagles.Some common breeds are German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Beagle, Labrador Retriever, and Golden Retriever.
by Miguel and Hailey
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Service DogsService Dogs help people with mental and physical disabilities by retrieving laundry and newspapers. They help people cross the road and warn of danger. They should be strong, helpful, kind, faithful and calm. The common breeds are normally Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds. They make great Service Dogs.
by Ella, Kendall, Lindsay and Matthew S.
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Therapy DogsTherapy dogs help sad and lonely people by visiting them in hospitals and schools. They help people after disasters and people who have lost loved ones. They help by keeping people company and letting them know that a friend is there for them.Therapy dogs are obedient, cheerful, calm, helpful and friendly and they help people by cheering them up. They have a good personality, and are good with people. They can also heal bodies by getting rid of depression.Breeds such as German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Chihuahuas, and Yorkshire Terriers make good therapy dogs.
by Ricky, Cindy and Jake
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Water Rescue DogsWater rescue dogs search for drowning victims and help them get to shore. Some qualities they need are to be strong swimmers. They have to be able to lift up heavy objects, they should have an instinct for retrieving and a strong sense of smell.Some common breeds of water rescue dogs are, Portuguese Water Dog, Golden Retriever, Newfoundland, and Labrador Retriever.
by Katie, Nicole, Karen and Michelle
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Chihuahua Loyal, ideal pet. The smallest breed of dogs. 5 inches in height. 1-6 pounds. Smooth, short hair or long
coat . Large, straight, noticeable
ears when at attention. Black, white, or tan is
preferred in Mexico, but they can be other colors too.
by Ella
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German Shepherd Normally two feet tall Loyal, courageous and
smart Normally brown and
black Often guide for blind
people Looks like a wolf
by Matthew S.
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German Shepherd German shepherds
weigh 75-95 pounds 22-26 inches high Life span 12-13 years Strong, agile and alert Medium coat length Brown, black and
peach color fur
by Nora
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German Shepherds Strong, handsome, athletic Alert, well balanced, fearless,
smart Male, 24-26 inches high,
female, 22-24 inches high,75-95 lbs.
Usually brown and black Looks like a wolf Originated in Germany Sometimes aggressive to other
dogs Dense outer coat, straight hair
by Ricky
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Golden Retriever Medium sized hunting dog Water resistant fur Males are about 24 inches
tall Weigh 70 to 80 pounds Good for guiding blind
because they’re very friendly
Rich golden color
by Karen
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Golden Retriever 21 to 24 inches high Intelligent, hard-
working and help the blind, very friendly
55 to 75 pounds Thick coat Gold-colored hair
by Kendall
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Labrador Retriever Tough, fearless and gentle
with children. Strong, good for police
work. Height is 21.5 to 24.5
inches, weight is 55 to 75 lbs.
Short, straight coat that may be black, yellow or chocolate in color.
Very popular with families that have children.
by Liam
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Newfoundland Patient, sometimes bad
tempered, loyalty is steady. Females are about 26 inches
high. Males are about 28 inches high.
Females weigh around 120 pounds. Males weigh around 150 pounds.
Has a flat, and longish coat. Their coat color is black,
bronze, gray, or white and black.
by Katie
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Bloodhounds Large hound dog in the sporting group Wrinkled face 23-27 inches tall 80-110 pounds Used as hunting dogs since 8th century A.D. in
Europe Very intelligent Strong and curious Highly developed sense of smell, sight and
hearing Can identify criminals and their tools, such as
explosives and poison Fast and self-controlled Very fast-acting
by Jack
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Labrador Retriever 22 1/2 to 24 1/2 inches Black, yellow, or chocolate
color Hair is soft but if you touch
it, it feels stiff Powerful jaws 55 to 80 pounds Friendly eyes expressing
intelligence
by Jake
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German Shepherd Height 22-26 inches Alert, not very hostile 75-95 pounds in weight Is not timid, fearless Pointed ears, short hair Black, grey, tan, white,
cream or a combo
by Matthew H.
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German Shepherd 75-95 pounds 22-26 inches Medium sized Large and athletic Good sense of smell
and sight Ideal for police dogs Loving and friendly
by Megan
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Black Labrador Retriever Strong and powerful Has a thick water-
resistant coat Has a great instinct for
retrieving things Weight is 50 to 80
pounds Height is 21.5 to 24.5
inches
by Brendan
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Labrador Retriever The most common
Labrador Retriever is black, but can be yellow or chocolate
Labrador Retrievers are intelligent and energetic
They are medium sized dogs
Fully grown sized Labrador Retrievers are about 22.5 in.-24.5 inches
Labrador Retrievers don’t usually weigh over 70 lbs
by Michelle
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Labrador Retriever Medium sized Short thick fur About 21½ - 23½ inches
(female), 22½ - 24½ inches (male)
Kind and stable personalities
Ranging from 55-80 pounds
Athletic and mostly used as disaster search dogs
by Kate
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Golden Retriever 55-75 pounds 21.5-24 inches Life span: 12-13 years Thick furry coat Love to retrieve Color: golden, light, color
grays or whitens because of the aging process
Strong, kind, gentle and popular.
by Jared
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Golden Retriever Females weigh about 65 lbs. and
males weigh about 75 lbs. Are usually medium in size and
21½-24 in. Gold in color varying from a
white-blonde to a golden brown Are loyal, gentle, well-behaved,
good hunters, alert, resilient, trustful, energetic, and full of spirit
Has a thick coat that dries easily Are good guide dogs because
are dependable, intelligent, great at hearing, seeing, and smelling
by Jennifer
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Beagle Weight is about 18 to 30
pounds Height is about 12 to 15
inches The country of origin is
Great Britain The life span of a beagle is
about 12 to 15 years They are nice dogs They are great sniffers And their coat of fur is
brown, white and black
by Miguel
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Labrador Retriever Medium sized dog A male is 22.5-24.5 inches
and 55-70 pounds A female is 21.5-23.5
inches and 55-70 pounds Coat is thick and water
resistant Colors are chocolate,
yellow, or black Personality is gentle
by Ari
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Labrador Retriever Labrador Retrievers were
originally bred in Newfoundland, but today they are used in the U.S. as service dogs
Labradors have short, dense coats that come in yellow, black, or brown
They’re intelligent and energetic The full-grown labs are 22.5 in.
on average They weigh 55-70 lbs.
by Lindsay
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Golden Retriever
Height, 24 inches Weight is 70 to 80 pounds Coat is very rich and wavy Very gentle and caring Trained to hunt birds,
ducks, rats, and mice Life span is 12 to 13 years
by Hailey
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Yorkshire Terrier Long hair, neat, compact and
well proportioned Blue, black, and tan Usually does not exceed seven
pounds. Friendly and playful 8-9 inches height Life span of Yorkshire Terrier
is 14-16 years Yorkshire Terriers look fancy,
but it’s a perky, fun and loving breed.
by Cindy
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Border Collies Originated in Scotland and
England They weigh 25-50 pounds Their height is 18-22 inches Their usual life span is 12-14
years They are bred to herd cattle or
to dig people out of earthquakes
Obedient, good at tracking and agility
Can be almost any colorby Keely
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Portuguese Water Dog Strong swimmers Dive down to twelve feet Have webbed feet and
curved tail acts as rudder Male 20-23 in. 42-60 lbs. Thick curly hair Colors, black and white,
and brown and white Descended from sheep
dogs
by Nicole
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