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Other working dogs

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There are many other types of working dogs. Here is a brief look at some of them. CONSERVATION DOGS are trained to sniff out rare birds which can then be bred and saved from extinction. EARTHQUAKE DOGS Indicate by their behaviour when an earthquake is about to happen. BOVINE OESTRUS DETECTION - dogs who tell by smell which cows are ready for mating. GOURMET DOGS sniff out truffles - a rare delicacy for people to eat GUNDOGS - RETRIEVERS e.g. Labradors, Fetch game once it has been brought down.

hunting dog bringing back a bird

a Saluki hound used for hunting

FLUSHERS e.g. Spaniels, Flush game out of hiding so hunters get a good shot. HOUNDS Various kinds of hounds have been bred for different types of hunting e.g. Fox Hounds, Salukis, Afghans. LIFEBOAT DOGS are taught how to locate bodies under the sea from a boat, by using their sense of smell. PRISONS Dogs kept in prisons often help prisoners learn how to care for life, both their own and other people's. In America some long term prisoners train Assistance Dogs for the Disabled.

GUARD PATROL DOGS e.g. GSD, Dobermans, Rottweilers used with individual handlers for crowd control, apprehension of criminals etc. a Doberman guard dog RACING e.g. Greyhounds, Whippets. SHOW DOGS are shown for beauty (Breed) or obedience/working ability. Special competitions held for some breeds e.g. sheepdog trials, carting competitions, sledge racing. Can be a hobby or a way of life for the owner. HOW MANY MORE CAN YOU THINK OF?

From Pompeii - Cave Canem means beware of the dog! This mosaic was made 2 thousand years ago.