lostforgottensoul
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I know rotties are fabulous dogs but having one as a service dog would be more of a problem than a benefit
I know a Rottie service dog.
I also know a Mallinos mix service dog (which is probably the worst breed for service dog).
Some dog breeds are historically bred to attack.
And Chopper is An American Pitbull Terrier and he makes as a fabulous service dog and there are actually many pitbull service dogs.
So, yes, breed is important but I'd be careful with the sterotypes.
ETA: And I am not meaning to just go willy nilly on selecting the breed. Do the research, get the right breed for the job you are asking if it, from a working line. I am certianly going to get Chopper's replacentment from a working line and likely a Golden for the body build for mobility but I am just saying. Chopper was started as an adult and is a rescue and I know many rescues as service dogs as well. I feel its too risky to get another rescue as it hightens the lilelyhood of a washout but its not impossible. I couldn't take on a puppy and house training (organizing my life now to) and it allowed him to start working when he was ready and not a year after he was grown. So there are pros to rescuing. Many cons as well but still pros. I know a girl that rescued and is now working the dog 4 months into training. Its possible. But she also did the exact same temperment testing and vetting aa one would a puppy.
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