--- title: What Can Nurturing & Pedigree Tell You About a Dog? description: Learn how a dog's nurturing pedigree can reveal important traits like temperament and health, helping to identify the best candidates for service work. image: https://project2heal.org/hubfs/peloton.jpg --- [![logo-1](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Website%20Photos/logo-1.png)](https://project2heal.org/) - [About Us](https://project2heal.org/about-us) - [Our Mission](https://project2heal.org/our-mission) - Local Impact - [Chaperone Program](https://project2heal.org/chaperone-program) - [Puppy Raising Program](https://project2heal.org/puppy-raising-program) - [Stress Down Days](https://project2heal.org/stress-down-day-visits) - [Volunteer Program](https://project2heal.org/volunteer-opportunities) - [National Impact](https://project2heal.org/national-impact) - [Ways to Give](https://project2heal.org/ways-to-give) - [Contact](https://project2heal.org/contact-us) [DONATE](https://project2heal.org/blog/what-can-nurturing-pedigree-tell-you-about-a-dog#XJSJFUZM) - [About Us](https://project2heal.org/about-us) - [Our Mission](https://project2heal.org/our-mission) - Local Impact - [Chaperone Program](https://project2heal.org/chaperone-program) - [Puppy Raising Program](https://project2heal.org/puppy-raising-program) - [Stress Down Days](https://project2heal.org/stress-down-day-visits) - [Volunteer Program](https://project2heal.org/volunteer-opportunities) - [National Impact](https://project2heal.org/national-impact) - [Ways to Give](https://project2heal.org/ways-to-give) - [Contact](https://project2heal.org/contact-us) [DONATE](https://project2heal.org/blog/what-can-nurturing-pedigree-tell-you-about-a-dog#XJSJFUZM) Catch up on Project 2 Heal in the News — Click to See Our Stories Making Headlines! 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By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on December 8, 2021 ![Project 2 Heal](https://3067823.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3067823/author.png) ###### Project 2 Heal [Back to main blog](https://project2heal.org/blog) Share [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/what-can-nurturing-pedigree-tell-you-about-a-dog%20&body=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/what-can-nurturing-pedigree-tell-you-about-a-dog&media=https://43836172.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43836172/peloton.jpg](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/what-can-nurturing-pedigree-tell-you-about-a-dog%20&body=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/what-can-nurturing-pedigree-tell-you-about-a-dog&media=https://43836172.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43836172/peloton.jpg) Join Project 2 Heal Founder/CEO Charlie Petrizzo for a lesson on the importance of breeding Labrador Retrievers to become service dogs. With so much depending on both the nurturing of a puppy as well as the dog's pedigree, purpose-bred Labrador Retrievers make great service dogs.   [Previous Post](https://project2heal.org/blog/service-dog-brings-hope-to-despairing-woman) [View All](https://project2heal.org/blog) [Next Post](https://project2heal.org/blog/learn-to-make-no-bake-high-value-dog-treats) ### Related Posts [![Site of FUTURE Project 2 Heal Facility Tour](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/p2h%20novant%20visit-2.png)](https://project2heal.org/blog/site-of-future-project-2-heal-facility-tour) 1 min read [Day in the life](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/day-in-the-life) ##### [Site of FUTURE Project 2 Heal Facility Tour](https://project2heal.org/blog/site-of-future-project-2-heal-facility-tour) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on December 8, 2021 [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/site-of-future-project-2-heal-facility-tour) [![Service Dog Gives Hope to Injured Army Veteran](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Sam,%20Moonpie,%20Ember/F51A2408.jpg)](https://project2heal.org/blog/service-dog-gives-hope-to-injured-army-veteran) 1 min read [Training Tips](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/training-tips) ##### [Service Dog Gives Hope to Injured Army Veteran](https://project2heal.org/blog/service-dog-gives-hope-to-injured-army-veteran) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on December 8, 2021 [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/service-dog-gives-hope-to-injured-army-veteran) [![ESSENTIAL Traits to Seek when BUYING a Labrador Retriever](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Website%20Photos/scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.netvt39.30808-6448461330_18449578255040691_803479166251834465_n.jpg)](https://project2heal.org/blog/essential-traits-to-seek-when-buying-a-labrador-retriever) 1 min read [Training Tips](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/training-tips) ##### [ESSENTIAL Traits to Seek when BUYING a Labrador Retriever](https://project2heal.org/blog/essential-traits-to-seek-when-buying-a-labrador-retriever) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on December 8, 2021 [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/essential-traits-to-seek-when-buying-a-labrador-retriever) [![HEARING DOG Helps Executive Director of Fidos for Freedom](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Sam,%20Moonpie,%20Ember/F51A3355.jpg)](https://project2heal.org/blog/hearing-dog-helps-executive-director-of-fidos-for-freedom) 1 min read [Training Tips](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/training-tips) ##### [HEARING DOG Helps Executive Director of Fidos for Freedom](https://project2heal.org/blog/hearing-dog-helps-executive-director-of-fidos-for-freedom) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on December 8, 2021 [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/hearing-dog-helps-executive-director-of-fidos-for-freedom) [![Meeting the Moment: Strengthening Our Pillars as a Nonprofit to Meet the Need for Our Work](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/944167_a422057c94d4436298a74ae8edf5da3d~mv2.webp)](https://project2heal.org/blog/meeting-the-moment-strengthening-our-pillars-as-a-nonprofit-to-meet-the-need-for-our-work) 11 min read ##### [Meeting the Moment: Strengthening Our Pillars as a Nonprofit to Meet the Need for Our Work](https://project2heal.org/blog/meeting-the-moment-strengthening-our-pillars-as-a-nonprofit-to-meet-the-need-for-our-work) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on June 21, 2022 The following is a message from Project 2 Heal Founder and President, Charlie Petrizzo. 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