Dog Breeds
As part of her final year research project, one of my friends from the Royal Veterinary College is doing research into breed-related problems in dogs. If you own or have owned a dog, please fill in her questionnaire or visit the Facebook group.
Gundogs
Bred to find and retrieve game birds, gundogs are generally docile and easy to train. Many of them love water and will not hesitate to roll in muddy puddles!
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Hounds
Bred to hunt by sight or scent it is not, therefore, advisable for many of these breeds to live with other animals. Their hunting instincts are very strong so all free running should be in secure areas.
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Pastoral group
These breeds were bred to herd and guard animals such as sheep and cattle. They tend to be highly intelligent and need to be kept occupied. They may have a tendency to nip (especially Corgis).
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Terriers
Terriers were developed to dig and hunt vermin. They are very lively and may be quite noisy. Their hunting instincts tend to be quite strong and so living with small animals is not advisable.
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Toy dogs
Toy dogs were bred for companionship. They are fairly small and tend to need minimal amounts of exercise. It should be borne in mind that these are still real dogs, not toys, and deserve to be treated as such.
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Utility group
A wide variety of breeds, each bred with a specific job in mind. Researching this job will help you to understand what behavioural traits your dog will have.
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Working group
A wide variety of breeds, each bred with a specific job in mind. Researching this job will help you to understand what behavioural traits your dog will have.
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