Golden Retriever (detailed introduction)

       Working dogs, as the name suggests, refer to dogs used for work. Working dogs are classified according to their different tasks (see Table 1). Some dogs can perform many kinds of work, while others cannot complete the tasks assigned to them at all. Therefore, selecting a suitable working dog is no easy task.

Table 1: Classification of Working Dogs by Task

Military Use

Helping police to search for criminals, detect drugs, monitor dangerous materials, etc., such as police dogs and drug detection dogs.

Rescue Use

Search and rescue of survivors after disasters.

Domestic Use

Guard dogs that help owners watch the house and guide dogs that assist the blind both belong to the domestic category of working dogs.

Herding Use

Shepherd dogs and similar are invaluable assistants to livestock owners.

Transportation Use

Sled dogs can pull sleds to transport people.

Other Uses

Performances and so on.

       Common Types of Working Dogs

       I. German Shepherd

       This is a very capable working dog, most often trained as police dogs, drug detection dogs, and monitoring dogs. We usually see them alongside police officers, at airports, and other places. Some German Shepherds can also be trained as guide dogs. Although German Shepherds look fierce, they are gentle at heart. Once they build trust with their owner, they will protect them for life.

       II. Golden Retriever

       The Golden Retriever is best known as a guide dog. They are enthusiastic, alert, and friendly to people. Once they become guide dogs, they loyally serve their owners. In addition, Golden Retrievers are popular among hunters; they can retrieve prey on land and bring back waterfowl from water. However, Golden Retrievers are sensitive to heat, so owners need to pay special attention to their care in summer to prevent heatstroke and dehydration.

       III. Rottweiler

       This is a dog very suitable as a guard dog because they are absolutely loyal to their owners and very fierce to strangers and intruders. Their strong vigilance allows any owner to feel safe when going out. However, training Rottweilers requires a long time, and if they are not properly disciplined in their puppy stage, they become difficult to control when fully grown. Owners need to be especially mindful of this.

       Dobermans, Akitas, Tibetan Mastiffs, and others are also common working dogs. Regardless of the type of working dog, they all share a common trait—remarkable judgment and problem-solving abilities. Therefore, never underestimate these dogs!