Save lives: Quick as a flash as a lifeguard or searching through the rubble caused by earthquakes or digging through huge piles of snow after devastating avalanches.
These sniffers are on duty for people and the environment. They remind their humans when insulin is too low, track down diseases such as covid and find animal and plant species that threaten native waters and wildlife.
Some guardian dogs simply protect the herd while preventing the attackers from being shot down. And some might even develop very unusual characteristics.
Once known as “war dogs,” military working dogs have stood beside military servicemen and servicewomen in every major military conflict. Not only do they selflessly serve their handlers and their country, they manage to be fierce, inspiring and adorable all at the same time.
In addition to the classic duck hunters or modern truffle collectors, there are other very impressive specialists. Some are employed at the airport hunting for intruding birds.
The appearance of dogs in advertising and films arouses much more interest and attention from the audience. That's why they are often cast for leading roles, become successful and remain unforgotten in time.
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