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