Informative Essay About Dogs

Just in America, approximately 42.5 million households own at least one dog. It is no surprise dogs are so popular. Dogs are loved by people, and dogs show that love in return. Some people may like dogs because of the breed, or maybe have a job for them to do, but others might simply like a dog’s personality! There are many types of dog breeds, and all of them have different skills. Some dogs may have a good nose, and other dogs may be fantastic listeners. Dog breeds don’t just have good skills, because there is a downside to every breed. Some disadvantages for dogs would be heart conditions, bad eyesight, or bad hearing. Dog breeds all have good and bad genes that have an effect on their strengths and weaknesses. All dog breeds look different. How a …show more content…
Dogs are not only for pets, they are often the ones taking care of their owners. Thinking about a pet take care of its owner seems like it’s backwards from the way it is supposed to be, but these dog jobs are very important. These dogs are specially trained for helping people who are maybe blind, disabled, or handicapped. Dogs can guide people around and keep them safe. There are also dogs that keep people (also families) safe at home.These dogs are guard dogs. They watch outside and can scare unwanted visitors, or warn people when someone is at their house. Not all dogs can have jobs. That’s because some breeds are not made to work. Some breeds may be too small, or are hard to train. Although some breeds are not cut out for jobs, that may be just because of their personality. Personality traits of a dog are often similar to human personality traits. Dogs may be just animals, but they feel some of the same things people do, such as love, excitement, laziness, sadness, etc. As humans, there are people and things that we don't like, it is the same for some dogs. Dogs sometimes don't get along with people, children, or even other