What breeds of dogs does Summit use?
Summit considers almost any breed of dog or mixed breed for assistance work. The most important thing is not the breed but the specific animal, so we do an immense amount of evaluation and testing on each puppy and dog before they are accepted into the program. Certain breeds (Hounds, Giant breeds, Pit Bulls), however, would normally not be considered due to inherent temperament and/or behavior tendencies or because of negative public perception.
Summit considers almost any breed or mixed breed for assistance work. The most important thing is not the breed but the specific animal, so we do an immense amount of evaluation and testing on each puppy and dog before they are accepted into the program. Certain breeds (Hounds, Giant breeds, Pit Bulls), however, would normally not be considered due to inherent temperament and/or behavior tendencies or because of negative public perception.
