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Search and Rescue Dogs
Newfoundland
Newfoundlands popularly serve as water rescue dogs and
water search dogs, and have been known to rescue of
their own accord humans who are stuck in water. They
are very large in size, have webbed toes, and are fantastic
swimmers, making them well-suited to the tasks of both
commissioned water search and rescue and voluntary water
rescue.
St. Bernard
Though a more diverse range of breeds have been put
to use as avalanche dogs, St. Bernards traditionally
and famously have served and continue to serve as rescue
dogs for avalanche victims. Their sensitivity to incredibly
subtle sounds and motions that a trapped person may
produce help them locate, dig out, provide with warmth,
and seek help for avalanche victims who may be buried
under several feet of snow.
Police Dogs
German Shepherd
German shepherds are the breed most often, and most
famously, employed by law enforcement officials. German
shepherds that are trained to serve as police dogs are
often used to maintain order alongside police officers
at public events and demonstrations, and to chase, hold,
or detain whomever the police pursue. They may also
serve as military dogs, which are largely used for patrolling,
tracking, attacking, and serving as messengers.
Bloodhound
Because of their extraordinary sense of smell and persistent
instinctual drive to track scents, bloodhounds are also
frequently employed by the police. They are most commonly
put to use tracking down not only wanted people and
escaped prisoners, but missing people and even missing
house pets.
Beagle
Beagles are often used by the police to sniff out various
illicit substances, and often seek and detect illegal
drugs. Beagles have an acute sense of smell and can
be trained to detect accurately illegal materials by
scent. Beagles are commonly put to this task in areas
such as airports because their small size and friendly,
non-intimidating disposition do not make those they
sniff uncomfortable or frightened.
Labrador Retriever
Though many breeds may serve as arson dogs, Labrador
retrievers are an especially popular choice. Labrador
retrievers that serve as arson dogs may begin training
after being deemed unsuitable for service as police
or guide dogs, but use their ability to navigate difficult
or dangerous terrain and their keen sense of smell to
detect dangerous accelerants.
Service Dogs
Golden Retriever
Alongside Labrador retrievers and German shepherds,
golden retrievers are a popular choice to work as guide
dogs. Golden retrievers are generally intelligent and
gentle, and are known to be very loyal, making them
well-suited to aiding blind people in their daily lives.
Though therapy dogs are not technically service dogs,
golden retrievers are also often employed as therapy
dogs to comfort those in hospitals, nursing homes, schools,
or disaster zones.
Shelter Dogs
In addition to Labrador retrievers and German shepherds,
shelter dogs of mixed breeds are often put to use as
hearing dogs for the deaf or those with impaired hearing.
These dogs are often adopted by volunteers, who raise
and socialize suitable puppies to become acceptable
hearing dogs. Once paired with a disabled person, these
dogs alert their owners of any noises, including smoke
alarms, alarm clocks, the ringing of a doorbell, and
name calls, and can guide them to the source of the
noise.
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