University of Washington handlers train ball-crazy canines to use their noses to not only identify wildlife scat that assists research of endangered species but also to halt the importation of threatened species and other materials into this country.
Cheetahs, the world’s fastest land mammal, and Labrador Retrievers share a lasting bond when raised together. That’s what the Columbus (OH) Zoo and Aquarium has observed over the years of pairing young Labrador puppies with cheetah cubs to give the latter confidence.
An international breeding cooperative program is providing quality puppies—mostly Labrador Retrievers— to nonprofit service dog organizations and helping to reduce the long wait times for deserving individuals to receive their well-trained assistance canines.
A nonprofit organization that places service dog canines free of charge to deserving veterans has always bred its own litters of Labrador as well as Golden Retrievers. Civic-minded, reputable breeders made this possible by donating dogs, puppies, and stud services.
A well-bred Labrador became the American Kennel Club’s 2020 recipient of its prestigious Award for Canine Excellence thanks to the dedication of his puppy raiser, his veteran, the breeders of his parents, and so many others who helped socialize and train him. Every day, Luke gives his veteran the ability to cope with ordinary life and bestows upon him much love and happiness.
Mussel detection dogs help keep lakes and reservoirs free of invasive, fingernail-sized mussels that alter the natural ecosystem of these waters. These specially-trained canines search boats prior to launch to detect these destructive mussels that may have attached themselves to the watercraft.
The highly intelligent and speedy Karelian Bear Dogs save the lives of hundreds of bears in the United States each year and serve as ambassadors for reducing bear-human conflict worldwide. They track on leash and shepherd an untold number of grizzly and black bears from human-occupied areas back into the wild.
Freedom Service Dogs of America, whose canines assist veterans with post-traumatic stress, children with autism, and adults with other disabilities cope with everyday life, desperately needs donations of well-bred and socialized purebred puppies and young adults from reputable breeders. Learn more about why 120 disabled persons are waiting between eighteen and twenty-four months to be matched with a specially trained service dog that will become theirs free of charge, and how reputable purebred breeders can help.