Dogs are used for centuries as people helpers. One of possible use is a sport and service. BSM (Belgian Shepherd Malinois) and GS (German shepherd) dogs are most used breeds like service dogs and also most represe...Dogs are used for centuries as people helpers. One of possible use is a sport and service. BSM (Belgian Shepherd Malinois) and GS (German shepherd) dogs are most used breeds like service dogs and also most represented at sports competitions. Our aim was to compare the results of these breeds in the World Cup of International tests of working dogs (in years 2003-2011), which is the peak of competitions. The authors evaluated results of German shepherd dog performance test and Belgian shepherd Malinois performance in disciplines such as tracking, obedience and defense. Belgian Shepherds achieved in all disciplines higher score than German shepherds. It was found out that Belgian shepherd Malinois get significant higher score in all disciplines (tracking, obedience and defense) than German shepherd. However, both of breeds are used successfully as service dogs.展开更多
文摘Dogs are used for centuries as people helpers. One of possible use is a sport and service. BSM (Belgian Shepherd Malinois) and GS (German shepherd) dogs are most used breeds like service dogs and also most represented at sports competitions. Our aim was to compare the results of these breeds in the World Cup of International tests of working dogs (in years 2003-2011), which is the peak of competitions. The authors evaluated results of German shepherd dog performance test and Belgian shepherd Malinois performance in disciplines such as tracking, obedience and defense. Belgian Shepherds achieved in all disciplines higher score than German shepherds. It was found out that Belgian shepherd Malinois get significant higher score in all disciplines (tracking, obedience and defense) than German shepherd. However, both of breeds are used successfully as service dogs.