Editing Guide dog (section)

==Breeds==
[[Image:Modoken.jpg|thumb|right|[[Labrador Retriever]] guide dogs resting]]
[[File:Guidedogcindy.jpg|alt=|thumb|Labrador guide dog standing with its handler]]
Guide dog breeds are chosen for temperament and trainability. At the moment  [[Golden Retriever]]s, [[Labrador Retriever|Labradors]], Standard [[Poodle]]s, [[German Shepherd]]s, and Golden Retriever/Labrador crosses are most likely to be chosen by service animal facilities.<ref name="servicedogcentral.org">{{cite web|url=https://servicedogcentral.org/content/node/433|title=What breeds of dog are used for guide dogs? - Service Dog Central|website=servicedogcentral.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003161004/https://servicedogcentral.org/content/node/433|archive-date=3 October 2020}}</ref>

The most popular breed used globally today is the Labrador Retriever. This breed has a good range of size, is easily kept due to its short coat, is generally healthy and has a gentle but willing temperament.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.petproject.hk/blog/petproject/interview-with-hong-kong-guide-dogs-association/ |title=PetProject.HK: Things for Pets, Delivered |access-date=16 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512144114/http://www.petproject.hk/blog/petproject/interview-with-hong-kong-guide-dogs-association/ |archive-date=12 May 2015 }}<nowiki/></ref> Crosses such as the [[Goldador]] (Golden Retriever/Labrador), combine the sensitivity of the Golden Retriever and the tolerance of the Labrador Retriever. Also common are [[Labradoodle]]s, i.e., Labrador/Poodles, are bred to help reduce allergens as all breeds shed but levels vary.

Some schools, such as the Guide Dog Foundation, have added Standard Poodles to their breed registry.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guidedog.org/GD/getaguidedog/GD/DogPrograms/getaguidedog.aspx?hkey=904c4546-0fe4-4cb9-850b-b632659408a4|title=Get a Guide Dog - Guide Dog Foundation|website=www.guidedog.org}}</ref> Although German Shepherds were once a common breed used for guide work, many schools have discontinued using these dogs due to the skills and unwavering leadership role required by the handler to keep the breed active and non-destructive.<ref name="servicedogcentral.org"/>