Did you know that Golden Retrievers are excellent search and rescue dogs? Dogs are invaluable to the field of search and rescue when it comes to mass casualty events, natural disasters, wilderness tracking, and locating missing people. These well-trained dogs detect human scent to track down a person.
Why you should not adopt a Golden Retriever?
Goldens are prone to allergies, skin problems, cancer and hypothyroidism and you may have to spend a fair amount on vet care over the life of a golden. Common inherited health issues are hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, various eye problems and heart disease.
Do police use Golden Retrievers?
While not used for protection, Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers have some of the most sensitive noses for detection work, and thus are one of the most popular breeds used for this purpose in law enforcement agencies.
What kind of dogs are good for search and rescue?
Dogs that are most commonly used are German Shepherds, American Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Bloodhounds, Border Collies, and Belgian Malinois. Mixed Breed Huskies, Poodles, Australian Shepherds, Cattle Dogs and Springer Spaniels are also used.
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