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Chicago Dog Breeds
| TRAFFIC LIGHT TEMPERAMENT™TEST |
We have devised our own unique grouping of dogs that is
very different from the manner in which the big breed clubs group dog breeds. We have grouped dogs not by historical
purpose, size or country or origin, but instead by temperament
and energy level. We have taken the liberty to create categories, Green Light, Red Light and Yellow Light, that describe which breed will do best in a particular lifestyle situation.
We call this the Traffic Light Temperament Test ™ and it is based upon a universally recognized symbol, the Traffic Light. A traffic light has three colors green, yellow and red. These colors have the same meaning all over the world. Green means go, Red means stop and Yellow means slow down. We have found that it is easy to categorize dogs into these three divisions.
In general, the dog breeds that fit best into the 'Green Light' catagory are breeds that are medium to small in size, are low-medium energy and have a natural desire to please people.
These are dogs that are not easily excited, are very forgiving of human mistakes, get along well with children, permissive adults, elderly and do not need much obedience training.
Dogs that fit into the 'Yellow Light' category tend to be just a bit more demanding of their owners time either because of a higher energy level or because they are more independent, more dominant or more excitable than green light dogs. Many of these breeds are known to be unreliable off-leash.
These are dogs that may dislike children, may be intolerant of strangers, may have difficulty adopting to a chaotic environment and may have a tendency to be intolerant of strange dogs or other animals. These dogs are best for adults or families with older, considerate children or families that have experience with these more challenging breeds.
Red Light dogs are suitable for experienced pet owner homes or for the dog professional. These are dogs that are extremely hyper or have a strong genetic need to do their historic job. Some of the breeds are in this category due to either extensive health problems or well-known temperament issues that make them challenging for the average dog owner.
These are dogs that may be aggressive to strangers or unknown dogs and these are dogs that may have an active predisposition to hunt game. Other types of personalities that would be included in this grouping are dogs that are very fearful, nervous or anxious. In most cases, these dogs will require early and extensive obedience training combined with psychological domination exercises and environmental management in order to thrive into modern life.
This group of dogs will contain dog breeds that may be dominant, aggressive and extremely independent in nature. This group will also contain dogs that are exotic, rare, or are of unusual breed mixtures or crossed with wolves or coyotes.
| DOGS FOR
ACTIVE AND FIT ADULTS |
- Cardigan Corgi
- Labs
- Goldens
- Chessies
- All Pointers
- Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Pembroke Corgi
- Whippet
- Poodles
- English Bulldog
- American Bulldog
- Greyhound
- All Mastiff Breeds
- The Dogo
- The Tosa
- The Akita
- The Chow
- Great Dane
- Irish Wolfhound
- Saluki
- Ibizian Hound
- Great Dane
- Chinese Crested
- Mexican Hairless
- Xolo
- Clumber Spaniel
- Sussex Spaniel
- Scottish Terrier
- Rhdesian Rhodesian
- Tibetian Spaniel
- Papillion/Phalean
- Japanese Chin
- Shih Tzu
- Pekinese
- All Terriers
- Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
- Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Malamutes
- Great Dane
- Coonhounds
- Samoyed
- Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
- Whippets
- French Bulldog
- English Cocker Spaniel
- American Bulldog
- Olde English Bulldogge
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Harriers
- Coonhound
- English Bulldog
- American Bulldog
- Greyhounds
- Foxhounds
- English Mastiff
- Bull Mastiff
- Bassett Hound
- PVGB
- Newfoundland
- Spinone
- Rough Collie or Smooth Collie
| DOGS FOR
ADULT COUCH POTATOES |
- Mastiffs (English, French, Italian, Spanish)
- Bull Mastiffs
- Newfoundlands
- American Cocker Spaniel
- English Bulldog
- American Bulldog
- Clumber Spaniel
- Sussex Spaniel
- Boston Terrier
- Bassett Hound
- Pug
- Pekinese
- Japanese Chin
- Tibetan Spaniel
- Affenpinscher
- Brussels Griffon
- Greyhounds
- Whippet
- Italian Greyhound
- Chihuahuas
- Chinese Cresteds
(adult dogs are preferred over puppies)
- American Cocker Spaniel
- All Toy Breeds except Terriers
- French Bulldog
- Boston Terrier
| DOGS FOR
THOSE WHO LIKE TO TRAIN |
- All herding breeds
- All guarding breeds
- All terriers
- All Pointers
- Poodles
- Irish Water Spaniel
- Portuguese Water Spaniel
- All Asian Breeds
- All Nordic Breeds
- All Mastiff, Bull-Terrier, Bull Mastiff-type
breeds
- American-style German Shepherds
- English Springer Spaniel
- Pit Bulls/Pit BullX dogs
- Rottweiler
- Doberman
- Dalmatian
- Rare Herding Dogs
- Dogs that are bred for increased
aggression (Pitt/Dobe or Pitt/Mal or Pitt/Rottie or Pit/Akita or Pit/Chow or
Pit/Tosa) Dogs that are breed to be unusually
'small'
- Dogs that are breed to be unusually 'big'
- Dog breeds that owned by a celebrity.
- Dogs of a supposedly 'rare' color, but that color
is not in the breed standard or is a fault.
- Odd mixes, with funny names, that end in -poo,
especially if they are very expensive and from a pet store/internet.
- Any "New" Breed that suddenly appears and becomes
very popular such as: The Bagel or Pugle or The Daisy
- Any rare guard or fighting dog
- All Flock Guarding Breeds
- Any dog advertised in the newspaper or
Internet
- Any dog that seems fearful/timid/shy
- Shelter Dogs that have
not been Temp. Tested
- Rescue Dogs that have
not been Temp. Tested
- Any dog over 6 months of age that
has a bitten a person (no matter how 'cute' it is)
- Any Dog From a Pet Store or Dog Farm or Backyard
Breeder
- Dogs that are raffled off at auctions/fairs/charity dinners
- Lhasa Apso
- American Eskimo Dogs (all sizes)
- Beagles
- Viszla
- Weimaraner
- Border Collies
- Aussies
- Austrailian Cattle Dogs
- Kelpies
- Jack Russell Terriers (all types)
- German Short-Haired Pointer
- German Wire-Haired Pointers
- Wolf and Wolf Crosses
 Example of a
Great Dog Breeder
"People get dogs,
and think that dogs
are going to fit into their lives more or less like 'washing machines'. You pick the color that goes with the
wall or carpet.
You get it home, plug it in, and more
or less ignore it;
you pay attention to it once a week or
so,
when you need your clothes washed.
But dogs are more like' cars'.
First, you have to pick the right
vehicle or dog for the job.
There are SUV dogs and Exotic
Sports Car dogs.
Then, they require constant tending
and maintenence. You have to check the oil, take it around the block every so
often, put gas in the tank and wash it every
once in a while. If you don't maintain your car, it won't work right.
Like dogs."
Ami Moore the
The Chicago Dog Whisperer
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dogname: Zeus
breed: Alaskan
Malamute-giant
I have a 140lb alaskan malamute-hes been that size from
about 10 months old. I've had him from 8 weeks old and have read about every
book on training and on malamutes thats out there. I've used good owner great
dog, The monk of skete, Koehlers method of dog training, gone to puppy classes,
even had a personal trainer at my house once a week from 8months to 12
months.
Zeus although very lovable would be descent on leash with
no one else around, but with any distraction on leash or off- I had a 140 pound
freight train dislocating my shoulder. He would destroy furniture by chewing,
would knock people over by bumping into them, he would steal food off the
counter-which is about eye level. And the most frusterating thing was I could
never trust him. I felt bad for the dog because I always imagined bringing my
malamute with me wherever I went, but with his sheer size I never felt
comfortable in other peoples houses or in large public gatherings-when
rowdiness wouldn't be tolerated. With the fact that I have a grandmother who
frequently visits, and was going to be a father soon- I needed a dog that
behaved.
Although I spent plenty of time working with him- more than
any of my friends have with their dogs-my job as an ER physician made it
impossible to devote more then I already was giving. One of my colleagues told
me about Ami and Doggie do right. Since Zeus finished Ami's 6 week course at
her home in 2002, he has become the dog I've dreamed of. I never use a leash
(aside from a tab- for legal purposes).
Zeus will easily hold a
20 minute down at the dog park with other dogs playing around him whether I'm
in sight or not. I've taken him to a dog friendly bed and breakfast in Michigan
with my wife and was told that he was the best dog that they'd had at their
establishment.
I take him to eat at outdoor restaurants, sometimes
putting him on a down alone while I go inside and order. Everyone is amazed at
his beauty, size and obedience-Hence I keep lots of Ami's business cards in my
wallet.
He and my 11 month old daughter are the best of friends- he
tiptoes around her, lets her ride him as she pulls his ears. She uses his tail
as her personal rope. Ami has had an impact on my life and my dogs, as there is
rarely anywhere we go without him- which makes both, Zeus and I, very happy.
Thank you Ami-
George |
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