*The Working Dog Breeds* |
*Old English Sheepdog*
*Origin: England
*Description: Intelligent...affectionate...not boisterous...not given to roaming or fighting...agile...has a gait like that of a shuffling bear.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include indoor restlessness, stubbornness (depending on their mood)...stealing food from table and counter tops.
*Compatible with children: Yes
*Typical Female Weight: 60-80 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 70-100 lbs
*Average life span: 10-12 years.
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*Puli*
*The
Puli (pronounced POO-lee) breed is a small to medium sized dog
developed in Hungary for sheep herding and now used as a guard dog. The
Puli looks like a smaller, dark colored version of the Komondor and has
the same corded coat and mop like appearance.
*Origin: Hungary
*Other names: Hungarian Puli...Pulik (plural)...Hungarian Water Dog
*Description: Intelligent...brazenly stubborn...high spirited...quick-tempered...bold...versatile...sometimes over protective of both master and property...springing gait like a bouncing ball...
*Behavior: Behavior problems may stem from the breed's tenacious and sharp temperament and may include excessive barking, indoor restlessness, demanding behavior, over-protectiveness, willful disobedience, and dominance challenges to selected family members.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...The Puli is usually gentle with children within the family, but needs to be socialized from puppyhood.
*Typical Female Weight: 23-25 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 27-35 lbs
*Average life span: 12-15 years.
*Origin: Hungary
*Other names: Hungarian Puli...Pulik (plural)...Hungarian Water Dog
*Description: Intelligent...brazenly stubborn...high spirited...quick-tempered...bold...versatile...sometimes over protective of both master and property...springing gait like a bouncing ball...
*Behavior: Behavior problems may stem from the breed's tenacious and sharp temperament and may include excessive barking, indoor restlessness, demanding behavior, over-protectiveness, willful disobedience, and dominance challenges to selected family members.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...The Puli is usually gentle with children within the family, but needs to be socialized from puppyhood.
*Typical Female Weight: 23-25 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 27-35 lbs
*Average life span: 12-15 years.
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*Rottweiler*
*The Rottweiler
(pronounced ROTT-why-lurr) is a very large breed originally used for
cattle driving and eventually developed for guard and police work. The
coat is similar to the Doberman's. They are often referred to as the
"Cadillac of attack dogs."
*Origin: Germany
*Nickname: Rottie...Rott...Weily
*Description: Diligent...more solid and predictable than Dobermans...easily trained to work...obedient...faithful...not quarrelsome...bold...easygoing...not easily excited.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include stealing food from table and counter tops, guarding food, over protectiveness, demanding behavior, willful disobedience, and excessive aggression. They may snore.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...Rottweilers in general are fond of children but needs to be socialized from puppyhood.
*Typical Female Weight: 80-100 + lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 85-130 + lbs
*Average life span: 9-11 years
*Origin: Germany
*Nickname: Rottie...Rott...Weily
*Description: Diligent...more solid and predictable than Dobermans...easily trained to work...obedient...faithful...not quarrelsome...bold...easygoing...not easily excited.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include stealing food from table and counter tops, guarding food, over protectiveness, demanding behavior, willful disobedience, and excessive aggression. They may snore.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...Rottweilers in general are fond of children but needs to be socialized from puppyhood.
*Typical Female Weight: 80-100 + lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 85-130 + lbs
*Average life span: 9-11 years
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