Are different breeds of dogs really...

...all that different?....Sure, physical appearance differs, as does propensity toward various health issues. But behaviors? Over the years, my dogs, mostly all Golden Retrievers, all rescues from families in tough times, have been wonderful and intelligent companions. Really sucks that they only live 8 to 15 human years. But I
digress. Breeding by traditional selection, soon to be 'aided' by genomic modifications, does yield different traits. The Hounds seem to track at scent better, and the Chihuahuas are champions at at biting ankles, and tearing up sofas. But we hear all the talk of the exceptional intelligence and loyalty of the GSD, and while our beloved Bravo is smart enough, I'm not really sure he's so much more bright than any of our Goldens. Hard to talk much along these lines with such small sample sizes. But balancing this is the constant ability to watch for things over long periods of time. In our Bravo's case, he is protective and watchful, loves to watch TV---especially animal shows, is a good tracker, learns "tricks" easily---just taught him to roll over and to howl/sing, a hoot to watch.Yet he is aloof at times, still retains some traces of doggie and odor distraction syndrome (a distant cousin of certain Trump syndromes), and loves everyone, except men with hats. Lots more to ponder, and it's all healthful and fun. WOOF WOOF!
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My beloved furry kids' vet always tells me my girls are the strongest ones, because they are a combination of all the breeds... They are called "criollo"... bouquet
Well, M, the vet may be correct. Of course, along similar lines, I always have to chuckle when someone, often from the EU, talks of being "pure German" or "100 percent Italian", if you get my drift. Hope your countryfolks are adapting to the Virus. Country-wide lockdown now in Panama. Bessos. Coiza linda.
I read that infrequently a dog will be one that can get hold a grudge, sort of like parrots will do.. When the size of a dobe, they said, it takes a special owner and very special training as a puppy.
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