Guide dogs are great companions for blind people, and they are also their loyal family members and friends. However, it seems that the first dog that can be used as a guide dog is in everyone’s memory. The first thing that comes to mind is Labrador. Among pet dogs Why is Labrador the most suitable as a guide dog?

​1. Body size advantage

Among the three major guide dog breeds, the German Shepherd and the Golden Retriever are both large dogs, while the Labrador is the only medium-sized dog and is relatively less powerful, so it is more suitable for blind people to lead when going out.

In addition, Labradors are loyal by nature and obey the orders of owners who are kind to them. Therefore, dogs have a better temperament and will not have trouble with outsiders or dogs when they go out. Conflict can ensure the health of blind people traveling.

2. Harmless and strong endurance

Labrador is one of the three most non-aggressive dogs recognized by everyone. It is docile and harmless to humans, and Labrador’s tolerance is very strong. If Labrador works outside , even if you step on the Labrador's tail, it will only endure the pain and silently perform the work of guiding the blind.

Therefore, Labrador is the most suitable pet dog to be a guide dog. If you encounter a Labrador at work when you are out, it is best not to tease it or tempt it with food, because it is Work, once distracted, may cause certain harm to the blind.

3. Small mouth

Labrador's teeth are smaller than those of German shepherds and golden retrievers, and their canine teeth are blunt, which can better protect bitten objects and help their owners pick up objects, which will give them more advantages.

4. Strong self-control

Labradors have super self-control. They will give priority to their owners in everything they do after going out. They are more stable than German shepherds and golden retrievers in their work as guide dogs, are more resistant to interference, and are not easily tempted by the outside world. affect working status.

This is actually mentioned in the second article. When everyone sees such a well-behaved dog outside, they must want to tease it. Some people even think about it when they see the Labrador ignoring him. If you use your feet to hold a Labrador down, it will seriously affect its work. So after reading this article, if you encounter this situation outside, you must stop what they are doing.

5. Hair is easy to take care of

The hair of Labrador is the shortest. For blind owners, it will be more convenient for the owner to comb and clean the dog's body. At the same time, the amount of hair shed by Labrador is also small.Much less than golden retrievers and German shepherds, which will greatly reduce the owner’s troubles.

In fact, short-haired dogs like Labrador are very convenient. Whether they are used as guide dogs or pet dogs, they are more convenient in terms of care. They don’t have to worry about shedding a lot of hair every time the season changes. It also saves the blind owner a lot of worries.

6. The food intake is relatively small

Among the three major guide dog breeds, the Labrador's food intake is relatively small compared to the food intake of the Golden Retriever and the German Shepherd. This also means that for blind owners, the cost of raising a Labrador is relatively small. It will be less.

Summary: After reading this, I hope everyone can have an understanding of guide dogs. Don’t think that guide dogs are just dogs. They always want to tease and tease them when nothing happens. But in the world of blind people, guide dogs are their eyes. , Only with a guide dog can you travel. Once the guide dog is let go, there will be only darkness in its world.

When you encounter this kind of situation outside, you must follow the principle of "four no's and one question". The four no's are: no feeding, no touching, no calling, and no rejection. I think everyone knows the general meaning of these four, so please abide by these four no's. One question: Ask proactively. If you encounter a blind person with a guide dog, please take the initiative to ask if you need help, regardless of whether he or she is accompanied by someone.