Home » Blog » Pet » Pet Parenting Lifestyle » Exploring Different Breeds’ Traits for National Purebred Dog Day
Categories
Tags
animal welfare
breed profile
buying a car
buying a pet
Car
car accessories
car care
car features
car insurance
Car safety
car sales
car service
cat
cat behaviour
cat body language
Cat Breeds
cat food
cat insurance
comprehensive car insurance
Dog
Dog Behaviour
dog body language
Dog Breeds
dog food
Dog Insurance
dog training
eco friendly cars
Kitten
New Car
pet accessories
pet activities
Pet Adoption
pet breeders
pet days of the year
pet fun stuff
Pet Health
pet insurance
pet parenting
Pet Safety
pet services
Puppy
rescue pets
road safety
road trip
safe driving
Recent Blog:
Facebook Posts
2 days ago
Win a prize for your pooch! PD Insurance and @dogswest WA canine association are giving away three incredible dog hampers to celebrate our partnership and love for dogs. Enter online by Friday 20 April and you could be one of three lucky pet parents to nab your dog some pawsome prizes. Click below to enter and stand a chance to WIN! bit.ly/4covyce#PDinsurance #dogswest Read our Terms and Conditions here: bit.ly/49b9pew
... See MoreSee Less
3 days ago
It’s a car! It’s a plane – it’s pets travelling with people over Easter! Find out how with travel tips and destinations, here: bit.ly/3viMh07 #travellingwithpets
... See MoreSee Less
Travelling with Dogs and Cats this Easter
The Easter period is perfect for a family getaway, thanks to its mostly-mild weather (usually - go away, rain!) and plenty of public holidays. And for a5 days ago
Want to fly with pets? Virgin may let you bring (the little ones) into the cabin very soon #FlyingWithPets Click to read more...
... See MoreSee Less
Flying with Pets: Airlines, Booking and Costs
Flying with pets is possible in Australia and, in the era of the fur baby, more and more people are doing it. While not every domestic airline carriesMany of us already know 1st May is International Workers’ Day, a day to celebrate the humans whose labour underpins our society. Did you know National Purebred Dog Day also falls on 1st May?!
It’s a time to celebrate the incredible dog breeds who’ve worked with humans and stood by our side through thick and thin. Each of the 221 breeds recognised by the Australian Kennel Council is bred for specific and unique traits that have helped humans survive and thrive.
Find out all about National Purebred Dog Day and just some of the heroic deeds purebred dog breeds are known for. It’s all in here…
How did National Purebred Dog Day start?
They say behind every good national day is a strong person… Or something like that! And this day is no different. The founder of National Purebred Dog Day is writer and dog lover, Susi Szeremy.
She planted and watered this epic date on the global calendar because of her love for purebred dogs and how they’ve helped shape the success of humans. Dogs and humans have co-evolved successfully, each helping the other species adapt and survive harsh conditions through the ages. Read about the history of dogs for more on this loving journey.
Then watch this video from Susi, who places special emphasis on the need for responsible ownership, and her dogs:
Dogs: More than just our best friends
Dogs are more than just humans’ best friend. They’re also our partners in science, security, and mental and physical well-being. We form such strong bonds with them we make them not only friends and colleagues but family too.
This is why we’re celebrating their breed traits for National Purebred Dog Day! To do this, we’ve put together a brief snapshot of just a few of the amazing feats certain purebred dog breeds are known for:
Labrador Retriever
This breed is prized for its work as an assistance dog. Assistance dogs are accredited dogs that have public access rights because they help people with physical disabilities to function better in daily life.
This includes leading people who are blind, communicating for people who are deaf, doing tasks for people with paralysis and much more. Read about therapy animals and the physical benefits of having a dog here.
Border Collie
The Border Collie has been bred to help us herd with its amazing agility, stamina and intelligence. These guys can work all day helping farmers with keeping their livestock safe.
Besides helping us farm, Border Collies are also rescue dogs. They help find people after disasters. Like for example, people that are trapped under rubble after earthquakes. Yet another reason to celebrate the dependable breed traits this National Purebred Dog Day!
Saint Bernard
This huggable giant is known for his leading role in the Beethoven movie. But more importantly, he’s also known for being a stellar rescue dog.
The Saint Bernard is a dog that has been bred to rescue people lost in snow. People often get lost in the cold blizzards and can get trapped under snow and caught in avalanches. This dog has been bred to help locate lost souls and call *bark* for help.
German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a loyal and committed family member that’s also famous for serving in the police force and helping keep our country safe.
Their expert sense of smell also means they can detect dangerous or illegal substances before people board an airplane, for example. Not only are they service (and rescue dogs) they’re also sniffer dogs.
National Purebred Dog Day heroes
Of course you also get fantastic dogs like the Pug who was always intended to keep our laps warm! 😊 And ex-ratter the French Bulldog does much the same these days.
As part of our dog education hub work, we’ve done a full overview of the seven dog groups all purebred dogs fall under. We’ve even included what each groups’ breed strengths and abilities are. Read all about it in our article on dog exercise.
Also check out more of Australia’s famous dogs (and how they’ve saved lives)!
Read more on purebred pups here:
- Pedigree vs Purebred: What’s the Difference?
- How to Tell If a Dog is Purebred
- Purebred Dogs: Yay or Nay?
- Dog Papers: The Why, What, and How
- Do Mixed Breed Dogs Have Fewer Health Issues?
Dog insurance for your star breed
There’s no denying that breeding for certain predictable traits has generated many special dog breeds. For National Purebred Dog Day, it’s also worth mentioning that breeding from within a limited gene pool leads to genetic health problems over time.
Whether you own (or plan to) a purebred dog or a bitzer, make sure you protect them with pet insurance to combat treatment costs involved in various health conditions. Besides, dog insurance protects against even more; it also helps pay for the cost of treatment for accidents, prescribed medicine and even surgery.
Safeguard your pocket and your pet for times of need with a quality and cost-effective pet plan. With PD Insurance it’s free for the first month (and more depending on your pet’s age)! Click below to start today.
Share On: