Questions tagged [innate abilities]
How can breeders ensure they are not prioritizing profit over the dogs’ innate abilities?
Category: Ethical Considerations
Breeders play a critical role in shaping the future of dog breeds, and their decisions can have long-lasting impacts on the health, temperament, and working abilities of dogs. To ensure they are not prioritizing profit over the dogs’ innate abilities, breeders must adopt ethical practices that pri...
What are the most important qualities of a winning nosework dog?
Category: Traditions
A winning nosework dog possesses a combination of innate abilities, physical traits, and trainable qualities that make them exceptional at scent detection. Nosework, a sport that mimics professional detection work, relies on a dog's natural scenting abilities to locate specific odors in various envi...