Guide dogs, as the name suggests, are strictly trained dogs that can help blind people live their lives. It can be said that guide dogs are equivalent to the eyes of blind people. As guide dogs, dogs have good memory. After training, guide dogs can help blind people go to schools, shops, laundries, street gardens, etc. It knows many passwords and can guide the blind person to walk safely. When encountering obstacles or turning corners, it will guide the owner to stop to avoid danger. So, what kind of dogs are guide dogs generally? Which dogs are famous guide dogs? Below, the editor of Little Cute Pet Network will briefly introduce to you several types of guide dogs that are more common in our lives today.
1. Labrador RetrieverLabrador Retriever, people affectionately call Labrador Retriever Lala. Generally, the height of adult dogs is about 54-62 cm. The weight is about 25-34 kilograms, and its average lifespan is about 12 years. The Labrador's IQ is relatively high, equivalent to the IQ of a 6-8-year-old child. It has a docile and lively personality, and It has a stable temperament, not too sluggish, but not very lively. It is friendly to people and other animals. Therefore, after training, this dog breed is more suitable to become a guide dog. After training, the Labrador will be able to become familiar with the owner's frequent travel and activity routes, take his owner to a safe place, and be able to master many of the owner's instructions proficiently. 2. German Wolfdog The German Wolfdog is also known as the German Wolfdog. The height of an adult dog is generally about 55-56 cm, and the weight is generally about 34-43 kg. On average, it is accompanied by humans. The time is about 10 years old. This breed of dog is very independent and strong in character, and has a relatively stable temperament. It is wary of strangers, but if there are correct training methods, the dog is still easy to accept training. Because the German Wolfdog has a relatively tall and powerful appearance, many children may feel scared. Therefore, although this breed is suitable to be a guide dog, there are no Labrador dogs that actually play the role of guide dogs. so many. 3. Golden RetrieverIn the past, Golden Retrievers were generally developed as hunting dogs. Generally, the height of adult dogs is about 51-61 cm, and the weight is generally about 25-34 kg. Moreover, the average life span is relatively high, generally reaching about 15 years, and the golden retriever itself is relatively strong, has a relatively strong overall immunity, and the dog's IQ is relatively high, and usually will not be aggressive to other people. Dogs bark randomly, so golden retrievers are also selected by many people to become specialized guide dogs. Generally speaking, if you want to become a guide dog, the temperament of the dog must be stable. Secondly, the dog must have a high IQ and be easy to be trained by people. Only such a dog breed is suitable to become a professional guide dog.