Special Guest - Poppet

Scouts were visited today by a very special guest - Poppet the Trainee Guide Dog. Poppet is only 12 months old but has already embarked on an intense training program to get him ready in 12 months time to be a Guide Dog. 
Facts we learned about Guide Dogs:
1. They cost £58,000 with there lifetime in training, vets and food costs
2. There are no Rotweiller Guide Dogs
3. At the Blind Foundation Guide Dog centre, they mainly breed Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and purpose-bred first crosses.  Known for their intelligence and steady, friendly nature, these breeds make excellent guide dogs
4. They can work for up to 9 years before the guide dog retires.