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Dogs as Medical Specialties Part 2:
Critical Care -> Rottweilers
Most likely the breed of Cerebus, who guards the gates of hell. Very protective, can be trusted to work independently. Tug of war champs. Loves to work, requires frequent socialization with other breeds.
Critical Care -> Rottweilers
Most likely the breed of Cerebus, who guards the gates of hell. Very protective, can be trusted to work independently. Tug of war champs. Loves to work, requires frequent socialization with other breeds.
Neuro -> Schipperke
Best known for their inquisitive and curious nature, they thrive when engaged intellectually. Independent and intelligent. Sassy when mishandled. Once they decide on a best pathway, will persist stubbornly for optimal results.
Best known for their inquisitive and curious nature, they thrive when engaged intellectually. Independent and intelligent. Sassy when mishandled. Once they decide on a best pathway, will persist stubbornly for optimal results.
Hem/Onc -> Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers
While they don’t come cheap, this breed is phenomenally intelligent and hardworking. Not a casual pet, dedication is rewarded with an excellent hunter who will round up wayward cells/ducks. Benevolent heart.
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While they don’t come cheap, this breed is phenomenally intelligent and hardworking. Not a casual pet, dedication is rewarded with an excellent hunter who will round up wayward cells/ducks. Benevolent heart.
(my pup pictured
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Palliative -> Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The original comforter dog. Knows when you need an affectionate touch. Very easygoing and sweet, but stubborn when called for. Never found far from people, nearly everyone is fond of them.
The original comforter dog. Knows when you need an affectionate touch. Very easygoing and sweet, but stubborn when called for. Never found far from people, nearly everyone is fond of them.
ENT/OMFS -> Dachshund
Designed to burrow in small spaces, with a clever and mischievous spirit. Fearless and unafraid on the job, while loving and comical at home. Need for lengthy training deters some, but devotees can’t imagine anything else.
Designed to burrow in small spaces, with a clever and mischievous spirit. Fearless and unafraid on the job, while loving and comical at home. Need for lengthy training deters some, but devotees can’t imagine anything else.
Cardio -> Great Dane
Gentle giants. Guard their domain religiously but usually joyous and social animals. Occasionally boisterous. Noble, and proud of their distinguished history. Not good for those with no sense of humor. Gentle & comforting when need be.
Gentle giants. Guard their domain religiously but usually joyous and social animals. Occasionally boisterous. Noble, and proud of their distinguished history. Not good for those with no sense of humor. Gentle & comforting when need be.
GI -> Irish Setter
Often described as good-humored rogues of the dog world. Gregarious and friendly, they are lively and intelligent. Although frequently sporting a glamorous appearance, at heart they are a working dog willing to run through the mud.
Often described as good-humored rogues of the dog world. Gregarious and friendly, they are lively and intelligent. Although frequently sporting a glamorous appearance, at heart they are a working dog willing to run through the mud.
Rheum -> Irish Wolfhound
Trying to chase down something strange and frightening? This is your dog. Despite their ability to tackle scary things, they are big hearted and sensitive. Equally happy to relax at home with loved ones.
Trying to chase down something strange and frightening? This is your dog. Despite their ability to tackle scary things, they are big hearted and sensitive. Equally happy to relax at home with loved ones.
ID -> Cane Corso
Unparalleled guardian who has been around for centuries. Serious and self-assured, yet mild-mannered unless aroused. Owners may gripe about expense of upkeep yet this breed MORE than earns their keep with invaluable services rendered.
Unparalleled guardian who has been around for centuries. Serious and self-assured, yet mild-mannered unless aroused. Owners may gripe about expense of upkeep yet this breed MORE than earns their keep with invaluable services rendered.
Geriatrics -> Samoyed
Known for being adaptable, friendly and gentle. Usually found smiling. Thrive on human companionship, and value the whole family. Attuned to emotions, they are also hardy dogs who enjoy their jobs.
Known for being adaptable, friendly and gentle. Usually found smiling. Thrive on human companionship, and value the whole family. Attuned to emotions, they are also hardy dogs who enjoy their jobs.
Vascular Surg -> Bloodhound
full credit to @jmills1955
“Gentle, patient, noble and mild-mannered. Beneath this demeanor, however, run deep streaks of determination and independence. On the trail, will be single-minded and determined to follow it as far as they possibly can.”
full credit to @jmills1955
“Gentle, patient, noble and mild-mannered. Beneath this demeanor, however, run deep streaks of determination and independence. On the trail, will be single-minded and determined to follow it as far as they possibly can.”
CT Surg -> Boxer
Intelligent and stubborn breed that has a deep need to work. Noble dogs devoted to their people, they are energetic to the point of rambunctiousness when bored. Can appear intimidating but are actually playful and even comical at times. A delight.
Intelligent and stubborn breed that has a deep need to work. Noble dogs devoted to their people, they are energetic to the point of rambunctiousness when bored. Can appear intimidating but are actually playful and even comical at times. A delight.
Rad Onc -> Weimaraner
Prized hunting dog with a strong prey drive + unbeatable stamina. Technical ability combined with a lethal intelligence. Loathes being seperated from others & greatly prefers to be with their team.
Prized hunting dog with a strong prey drive + unbeatable stamina. Technical ability combined with a lethal intelligence. Loathes being seperated from others & greatly prefers to be with their team.
Medical Genetics -> Bichon Frise
Good for the whole family but especially children. Gentle and mild mannered, they rarely bark. A playful breed that just wants to spend quality time getting to know you. Gets along with most.
Good for the whole family but especially children. Gentle and mild mannered, they rarely bark. A playful breed that just wants to spend quality time getting to know you. Gets along with most.
Nephro -> Australian Shepherds
Remarkably intelligent; can hoodwink the kidneys with near magical tricks. Can’t help but herd what they watch. Strong work drive, very committed. Easy going, they value time with their loved ones.
Remarkably intelligent; can hoodwink the kidneys with near magical tricks. Can’t help but herd what they watch. Strong work drive, very committed. Easy going, they value time with their loved ones.
NICU -> Newfoundland
Known for their docile nature and love of children among working breeds. Intelligent, loyal, and sweet they only get defensive to protect their small & vulnerable charges. Natural lifesaver, surprisingly gentle despite intimidating presence.
Known for their docile nature and love of children among working breeds. Intelligent, loyal, and sweet they only get defensive to protect their small & vulnerable charges. Natural lifesaver, surprisingly gentle despite intimidating presence.
Pulmonologists -> Lhasa Apso
Literally bred and prized for their hearing. Both guard dog & companion, they can be wary of strange people and noises while lively and affectionate with family and friends. Underrated sense of humor.
Literally bred and prized for their hearing. Both guard dog & companion, they can be wary of strange people and noises while lively and affectionate with family and friends. Underrated sense of humor.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Nurses -> Pittbulls
Born nurturers, they would do anything for the people they’re devoted to. Patient with family members. Courageous, fearless, and tenacious even in the face of danger. Cross them at your own peril.
Nurses -> Pittbulls
Born nurturers, they would do anything for the people they’re devoted to. Patient with family members. Courageous, fearless, and tenacious even in the face of danger. Cross them at your own peril.
EMT/Paramedic -> Pointer
Often unfairly snubbed by elites, these dogs are some of the most loyal and hardworking breeds around. Always down for a rollicking good time, at work they can’t be beat at the find & fetch. Energetic & fun-loving, versatile in the field.
Often unfairly snubbed by elites, these dogs are some of the most loyal and hardworking breeds around. Always down for a rollicking good time, at work they can’t be beat at the find & fetch. Energetic & fun-loving, versatile in the field.
Pharmacists -> Chow Chow
If this dog is protecting something and doesn’t want you messing with it? It’s not happening. Usually more introverted than most dogs, they are intelligent and devoted. Adaptable to many situations, will work tirelessly.
If this dog is protecting something and doesn’t want you messing with it? It’s not happening. Usually more introverted than most dogs, they are intelligent and devoted. Adaptable to many situations, will work tirelessly.
Dentists -> Doberman Pinscher
Excellent watchdogs who are often the first to sound the alarm. People are often scared of them, but these dogs generally love people and just want to protect the whole family. Highly value companionship of other people.
Excellent watchdogs who are often the first to sound the alarm. People are often scared of them, but these dogs generally love people and just want to protect the whole family. Highly value companionship of other people.
Reminder that all dogs are good dogs.
Included as many as possible, + would like to credit the following for their suggestions: @_aoats @LoriRuder @MasonRMcClellan and apologies for anyone else I missed.
Hope this brings some levity and joy in current times!
Included as many as possible, + would like to credit the following for their suggestions: @_aoats @LoriRuder @MasonRMcClellan and apologies for anyone else I missed.
Hope this brings some levity and joy in current times!
