When choosing a dog breed suitable for search and rescue work, it is recommended to choose from a breed that possesses such traits as excellent scenting capability, strong drives (i.e., prey, pack, play, etc.), physical endurance/stamina, high degree of intelligence, and high degree of trainability. In general, working breeds such as the Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Border Collie, Belgian Mallinois, and Golden Retriever make suitable candidates for search and rescue work.