| Have you ever wondered what kinds of dogs are | | | | stop. Hound dogs alert you to his find but does |
| available for adoption in rescue houses and animal | | | | not act on it accept for a signal he would give to |
| shelters? Below are some very common breeds | | | | you. He knows his job is to let you know that |
| and mixed breeds that are available in America at | | | | he's found a treasure and lets you discover the |
| any given times. Wouldn't a dog fit nicely into your | | | | find. These types of dogs are used quite |
| home with the right personality? | | | | frequently in the law enforcement field because |
| You can find a large breed of sporting dogs in a | | | | hound dogs have an extremely sensitive nose and |
| shelter, pound or rescue mission. These types of | | | | are able to pick up on even the faintest of smells |
| dogs come in the form of spaniels, pointers, | | | | if they know what smell they are sniffing for. The |
| setters, and retrievers. These are great dogs for | | | | most common type of Scent Dog is the |
| people that enjoy being around their dogs a lot. | | | | bloodhound but you will also find that the Bassett |
| They are bred to work closely with their owners | | | | Hound, Beagle and Dachshund and Fox Hound are |
| and feel most comfortable working right alongside | | | | some very popular types of Scent Dogs |
| of you. They are comfortable on land and water | | | | A lot of dogs you find in rescue shelters and pet |
| and are a very popular breed for their ability to | | | | adoption agencies are of a mixed breed or a |
| work closely with other animals. Some are bred | | | | non-specific or non-sporting dog. They have no |
| for hunting and excel at many outdoor activities. | | | | definite category for the breed but have many |
| They are completely loyal to their master and | | | | different characteristics and personalities that are |
| loving and protective to the whole family. | | | | suited for a family on an individualized base. Some |
| A working dog is a type of breed that has also | | | | are great entertainers, some better companions |
| been called a herding dog and that's because this | | | | or guardians. Others' are better suited as working |
| dog enjoys being around other animals and helping | | | | dogs, or guard dogs. Most will have a more |
| his master perform his job better. These dogs | | | | dominate breed in them with those characteristics |
| are great on a farm because they love to work | | | | and others have no distinction in breed personality. |
| and have energy to burn. Sometimes when you | | | | I do know that there is a dog out there that suits |
| adopt a dog that has a strong instinct to herd, it | | | | everyone if the time is taken to research the |
| can be quite comical because these dogs will | | | | kind of dog that would be most compatible for |
| sometimes herd your children to safety if they | | | | you. |
| feel that they could be in danger. They are | | | | If you love dogs and can provide a loving home, |
| extremely intuitive animals and always alert to | | | | why not visit your local shelter, pound or rescue |
| whatever situation could arise. An example breed | | | | sanctuary first to see if you can find the dog |
| of a working dog would be a Collie, Shepherd, | | | | you've always wanted. There are so many |
| Sheepdog, Corgi and a Terrier dog. | | | | without homes but are extraordinary animals if |
| A Scent Dog is a breed of dog that has a keen | | | | only given a chance. |
| ability to track their prey but that is where they | | | | |