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Scotsman
09-05-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Dogs With Jobs: Here are the 10 most useful breeds of amazing working dog
It's been a boom time for pets over the last few years – Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies has surged to record levels. Dogs can't so some jobs... There are a huge number of pedigree dogs – 221 to be exact – along with numerous crossbreeds, and some of them have a very particular set of skills that make them very useful to fulfil certain tasks. From army and police dogs, to sight and hearing dogs, they help make all our lives better. And for those looking for a puppy, they can also make wonderful family pets, with a great combination of intelligence and empathy. Here are the 10 most useful breeds of working dog, according to the American Kennel Club. For all the latest dog news, pictures, advice and information, join our Scotsdog Facebook group here Read more: 1 . Giant Schnauzer A true renaissance dog, the Giant Schnauzer is equally at home as a guard dog, a search and rescue dog, a police dog or a herding dog. In Europe they are also used as cart dogs, pulling along supplies or even people. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Bloodhound They may only have one job, but Bloodhounds are superb at it. They are one of nature's best trackers and are so good at finding people and things that in some countries their evidence is admissible in court. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Labrador Retriever The UK's favourite dog is more than just a pretty face. Originally used by hunters to retrieve game, Labradors still carry out this task as gun dogs, but are also popular as service dogs, guide dogs and hearing dogs. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Rottweiler Perhaps the ultimate guard dog, the Rottweiler has been used for this purpose since ancient Rome, but isn't a one trick pony. This breed also make wonderful customs, military and police dogs - while they have a softer side perfect for a therapy dog. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales Related topics: FacebookDogs
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
Sheriff hopes search for body can solve mystery of 2 boaters who went missing on Georgia lake
ATLANTA (AP) — Rescuers searched for a second body Friday, one week after two boaters went missing on a Georgia lake that draws tourists from around the South. The body of Joycelyn Wilson, a mathematics instructor at Spelman College, a historically black institution in Atlanta, was found Sunday in Lake Oconee. Her boating partner Gary Jones remains missing. Jones is a track and field coach at the Westminster Schools, an exclusive Atlanta private school community. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Their empty boat had been discovered Saturday night, circling in the water. Jones' shoes were later found floating in the water not far from where Wilson's body and the boat were discovered. Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills is not describing the case as a boating accident or anything else at this point. 'We have ruled nothing out at this point in time," Sills told The Associated Press on Friday. It's not just 'a simple drowning,' he added. The sheriff said he's awaiting a final autopsy report from the medical examiner. The sheriff's office has obtained video of Wilson and Jones launching their small boat from a local marina. That's not far from where they had been staying at The Lodge on Lake Oconee, southeast of Atlanta. 'Lakes and rivers don't give up bodies until they get ready to,' Sills said. 'This is not a rescue operation. This is a recovery operation at this juncture and sooner or later that body will come up.' A Giant Schnauzer trained to find cadavers has joined the search, which involved about a dozen government vessels and another half-dozen private boats on Thursday. A helicopter and underwater sonar are also being used in the area that includes water as deep as 80 feet (24 meters). In his more than five decades in law enforcement, 'I've never seen this many people involved in a search for a dead body before,' Sills said. 'Unless the weather changes to prevent us from being out there, we'll continue to search,' he said.
Associated Press
14-02-2025
- Associated Press
Sheriff hopes search for body can solve mystery of 2 boaters who went missing on Georgia lake
ATLANTA (AP) — Rescuers searched for a second body Friday, one week after two boaters went missing on a Georgia lake that draws tourists from around the South. The body of Joycelyn Wilson, a mathematics instructor at Spelman College, a historically black institution in Atlanta, was found Sunday in Lake Oconee. Her boating partner Gary Jones remains missing. Jones is a track and field coach at the Westminster Schools, an exclusive Atlanta private school community. Their empty boat had been discovered Saturday night, circling in the water. Jones' shoes were later found floating in the water not far from where Wilson's body and the boat were discovered. Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills is not describing the case as a boating accident or anything else at this point. 'We have ruled nothing out at this point in time,' Sills told The Associated Press on Friday. It's not just 'a simple drowning,' he added. The sheriff said he's awaiting a final autopsy report from the medical examiner. The sheriff's office has obtained video of Wilson and Jones launching their small boat from a local marina. That's not far from where they had been staying at The Lodge on Lake Oconee, southeast of Atlanta. 'Lakes and rivers don't give up bodies until they get ready to,' Sills said. 'This is not a rescue operation. This is a recovery operation at this juncture and sooner or later that body will come up.' A Giant Schnauzer trained to find cadavers has joined the search, which involved about a dozen government vessels and another half-dozen private boats on Thursday. A helicopter and underwater sonar are also being used in the area that includes water as deep as 80 feet (24 meters). In his more than five decades in law enforcement, 'I've never seen this many people involved in a search for a dead body before,' Sills said.
Washington Post
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Best Westminster Dog Show moments, including Giant Schnauzer's win for Best in Show
NEW YORK — After days of sploots and sashays, drool and drama, a coal-black Giant Schnauzer named Monty learned a new trick: How to finally take home the ribbon for Best in Show. The 5-year-old Giant Schnauzer from Connecticut on Tuesday night took home the top prize at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, ending the Working Group's 21-year championship drought — the longest of any of the seven groups. Less than 90 minutes earlier, Monty was named the Working Group winner at Westminster for a third straight year.
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Westminster Dog Show results: Monty the Giant Schnauzer makes history with Best in Show win
The Super Bowl may be over, but the Super Bowl of dog shows has arrived. And no, we're not talking about the 2025 Puppy Bowl. We're speaking of America's most iconic dog show. The 149th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show returned to Madison Square Garden for the first time in five years and one dog stood above the rest. Monty the Giant Schnauzer was named Best in Show on Tuesday, besting more than 2,500 dogs across 200 breeds during two days of competition. Third time's a charm! Monty, a 5-year-old male from New Jersey, won the Working Group three consecutive times, but fell short of the top honor the two previous times, until now. His win made history. Monty is the first Giant Schnauzer to ever win Best in Show and the first Working Group dog to win Best in Show since 2004, ending the longest drought of any particular group. The winner was selected by Best in Show judge Paula Nykiel out of Washington, Missouri. "He always tries so hard. I'm just so proud of him. I call him my Secretariat because he never stops," Monty's handler, Kate Bernadin, said after the win, while holding back emotions. "Puppy did the (expletive) thing." Bourbon the Whippet, who came out of retirement at 9.5 years old for the competition, was named the Reserve Best in Show, the runner-up to the greatest dog in America. It marked Bourbon's third Reserve Best in Show honor, after finishing second at Westminster in 2020 and 2021. Here's a full recap of all the action at Tuesday's Westminster Dog Show Best in Show event: Watch: Monty the Giant Schnauzer wins Best in Show Watch: Best in Show competition Group Winners: Best in Show dogs These fine dogs from the seven groups will compete for the Best in Show. Here's a closer look at each group winner from Westminster Dog Show 2025: Terrier Group: Archer the Skye Terrier Last but not least, the Terrier Group. The Terrier Group has produced 47 Best in Show winners, the most out of the seven groups. Archer the Skye Terrier won the group in his "retirement show," his handler said. Working Group: Monty the Giant Schnauzer Third time's a charm? Monty, a 5-year-old Giant Schnauzer from New Jersey, has won the Working Group for the third consecutive time. Can Monty make history? A Giant Schnauzer has never won Best in Show. The Working Group has won Best in Show 15 times before, most recently in 2004 with a Newfoundland. Sporting Group: Freddie the English Springer Spaniel Freddie, an English Springer Spaniel from Milan, Illinois, won the Sporting Group, besting 34 other dogs. The breed excels in hunting and performance and has won Best in Show six times, most recently in 2006. Fun fact: George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, had an English Springer Spaniel named Millie. Hound Group: Bourbon the Whippet Bourbon the Whippet wasn't originally scheduled to compete this week. The 9-year-old has been retired since 2021, but she came out of retirement on a whim. 'Since (retirement) she's been a mom. She's had puppies. She's been our companion and pet. She got here (at Westminster) and she was ready to go, so we decided to give it a go," her handler revealed. Bourbon now has a chance at Best in Show. She previously won Reserve Best in Show twice (2020, 2021) at Westminster, but never the main prize. Non-Sporting Group: Neal the Bichon Frisé Neal, a Bichon Frisé from Mabank, Texas, won the Non-Sporting Group. A Bichon Frisé has won Best in Show two times, most recently in 2018. Neal is one of 16 Bichon Frisé that entered the competition this year. Toy Group: Comet the Shih Tzu A male Shih Tzu from Monclova, Ohio, named 'Comet' topped the Toy Group for the second consecutive year. Shih Tzus were first recognized in 1969 and were bred in China, crossing ancient Chinese and Tibetan breeds. Shih Tzus in the show ring are known for having long, flowing coats and 'Comet' was no exception with his gold, white and silver coat. Herding Group: Mercedes the German Shepherd Mercedes, the German Shepherd from Bethesda, Maryland, was named last year's Reserve Best in Show. Mercedes has another chance at winning big after topping the herding group for the second consecutive year. German Shepherds have experienced great success at Westminster with wins in the Herding Group in 2016, 2017, 2022, 2024 and now 2025. What is the 2025 Westminster dog show schedule? Tuesday, Feb. 11: Preliminary judging continues in the remaining three groups (Javits Center), with the top finishers advancing to the Best of Breed competition (Madison Square Garden). Best in Show honors will be announced after the judging concludes on Tuesday night. Dog Show Day 2 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Breed Judging (Sporting, Working, Terrier) Junior Showmanship Preliminaries 7-11 p.m. ET, Madison Square Garden Group Judging (Sporting, Working, Terrier) Junior Showmanship Finals Best In Show The dog show will be broadcast on FS1 and FS2. Where is the 2025 Westminster dog show being held? This year, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show returns to Madison Square Garden and the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. For the past two years, it has been held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center – site of the U.S. Open – in nearby Flushing Meadows with the Best in Show winner crowned on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Westminster was previously held at Madison Square Garden until 2020, but moved to the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, in 2021 and 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic. — Steve Gardner What breeds are in the competition? More than 2,500 dogs from 201 different breeds will take part in this year's Westminster Dog Show. The participating dogs are divided into seven categories: Hound Toy Non-sporting Working Sporting Terrier Herding The first four groups are judged on Monday; the remaining three are judged on Tuesday. How does judging work? The seven different breed groups are evaluated based on the standard set by their parent club, meaning competing dogs aren't compared to other competitors but to the ideal proportions, weight and size, head shape, gait and other qualities of the breed. Once a dog wins its breed, it is judged within its group. Group winners then move on to the Best in Show category. — Steve Gardner Who won Best in Show last year? "Sage," the Miniature Poodle, won the Best in Show honor at the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last May, beating over 2,500 dogs of more than 200 different breeds for the ultimate prize. Sage, a 3-year-old from Houston, was handled by Kaz Hosaka in the final show of his career. Sage was the first poodle to win Best in Show since 2020. When is the Westminster Dog Show Best in Show? The Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show event takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 11 with the TV broadcast airing on FS1. All times Eastern. Best in Show: 7:30-11 p.m. Westminster Dog Show TV channel: How to watch Best in Show TV channel: FS1 FS1 will have TV coverage from Madison Square Garden on the crucial Day 2 of the event. That includes a pre-show kicking off at 7 p.m. ET, followed immediately by the main event in the Best in Show. Westminster Dog Show stream: How to stream Best in Show All FS1 and FS2 telecasts will be available for subscribers on the FOX Sports app. You can also catch the event on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
