Indeed, a dog is a true and loyal friend, sincerely serving man, demanding nothing in return, unconditionally loving his master and bringing him joy. But a dog is not only a companion, but also a faithful assistant to man. It was one of the first animals that was domesticated by humans about 300000 years ago and that began to help people in everyday life, guarding the house and getting food.

Why do people breed dogs?

Because of their intelligence, their keen sense of smell and hearing, as well as their great capacity for learning, dogs have been attracted to many areas of our lives. Nowadays, all breeds of these four-legged dogs are conventionally divided into service, hunting, sporting-service and decorative.

Since ancient times, dogs accompanied the soldiers in battle, and during the Great Patriotic War, these four-legged fighters “served” in the Soviet army: undermined the tanks, conducting reconnaissance and looking for mines.

Dogs are considered the best guards. Even an untrained animal will guard a person’s home and protect people, because that instinct is in a dog’s blood. Nowadays, service dogs are actively used in the army and police, patrolling and guarding various objects.

There are rescue dogs, helping to find and save people during various accidents and disasters.

Guide dogs are real companions and assistants for their owners – people with disabilities.

It was dogs who first went into space and paved the way there for people. In addition to the world-famous space dogs Belka and Strelka, there were many other four-legged dogs, most of whom died during the test.

Hunting dog breeds were bred specifically for specific hunting conditions several centuries ago and continue to help the owner to track down prey today.

In addition, dogs are also involved in post-operative rehabilitation, as they are great for lifting spirits and saving from depression.

Domestic dogs primarily bring positive emotions to their owners, but they also help them keep in good physical shape. Regular walks, games and activities with pets help to exercise the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and nervous systems. The look of devoted canine eyes and the wagging of the tail are the most sincere expressions of love. Irreplaceable helpers and loyal friends, dogs warm the heart with joyful barking when they meet after any separation.