16/11/2022
If you stay in or ever visited, then you may have encountered these 10 MOST COMMON DOG BREEDS IN GHANA.
1. German Shepherd
Also known as Alsatian, the German Shepherd was originally bred to herd sheep. They are highly intelligent, very gentle companions and excellent family protectors, characterized by a brown and black coat. They are used in many other types of work too, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police work, and warfare due to their endurance and trainability.
2. Boerboel
The Boerboel (pronounced Boo-r-bull), meaning “farm dog”, is a large, muscular dog showing strength and agility in motion which originates from South Africa. It was originally bred to protect their lands and home. Despite their size and power, they can actually be incredibly lazy dogs. As this breed is considered dangerous, it's recommended they receive proper training.
3. Rottweiler
Rottweilers are to originate from Rottweil, Germany, after the Romans abandoned the region during the 2nd century CE. This breed is recognized for its intelligence and confidence, which most people confuse as aggressiveness. Its historical role as a guardian and herder has honed its instinct for wariness and protectiveness when encountering strangers. They serve as guard dogs, drover’s dogs, rescue dogs, and police dogs.
4. Bull Mastiff
The bullmastiff is a cross between the mastiff and the bulldog, It was developed in England to help fight against poaching on estates and game preserves. Although kind and affectionate with family members, their friendly nature vanishes as soon as a stranger crosses the threshold of the house.
5. Doberman or Doberman Pinscher
The Dobermann was originally developed around 1890 by Louis Doberman has a long muzzle, usually not heavy-footed with an even and graceful gait Traditionally, the ears are cropped and posted, and the tail is docked. A characteristic feature of all Dobermans is exceptional loyalty and devotion to the owner.
6. Caucasian Shepherd
Just as the name suggests, the Caucasian Shepherd originates from the Caucasus. It was developed in the Soviet Union from about 1920 from dogs of the Caucasus Mountains and the steppe regions of Southern Russia. It served as livestock guardian dogs, defending sheep from predators, mainly wolves, jackals and bears.Today, Caucasian Shepherd Dogs protect the private property of the owner and his family, popular for its powerful musculoskeletal structure and attractive long hair.
7.Poodle
The Poodle is a breed that boasts many varieties; all of them are growth variations of one dog, similar to each other in structure and appearance, but at the same time differing in behavior and character. The coat of the poodle is its crowning glory. They love attention and may bark loudly if ignored or left alone. They are basically hunting dogs therefore require exercise and training to be at their best.
8. Maltese
Believed to have originated in Malta, the Maltese is a breed of decorative miniature dogs. It is gentle, affectionate, intelligent, responsive and trusting. As a good family dog, it's lively, playful, vigorous and enjoys learning tricks. Its petite build belies its fearless presence. Common to it is barking in response to unfamiliar noises. Daily brushing and regular bathing are recommended in order to prevent coat matting. The hair around the eyes should also be cleaned daily in order to prevent tear staining.
9. Pit bull
Pit bulls descended from bulldogs and terriers and were originally bred and trained to display aggression against other dogs (developed for dog fighting). Pit bulls are controversial when it comes to temperament, in part because they can be dogs of extremes. For many, they are ideal companions: playful, willing to please, and moderately active. Although stubborn at times, the pit bull is a fast learner, capable of advanced obedience when given the proper training.
10. Mongrel
A mongrel, mutt or mixed-breed dog is a dog that does not belong to one officially recognized breed; thus, it has no known purebred ancestor. These dogs are most common in Ghana, mostly found straying. It is believed that mongrel dogs have better health than purebred dogs due to the fact that they are usually associated with different species, while purebred dogs are the product of closely related breeding, which negatively affects their genetic and physiological health. Although unpredictable, if raised with proper love and care, they can make a great family pet. They are relatively healthy dogs that are less likely to face any kind of serious health problems than other purebreds.
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