A Hong Kong charity is pioneering a unique cross-breed by breeding a Labrador and a golden retriever to rapidly increase the supply of guide dogs. This effort addresses a significant shortage, as the number of available dogs falls short of the high demand from applicants.

A Hong Kong charity is attempting to fast-track the supply of guide dogs for the blind by breeding a Labrador with a golden retriever for the first time, as only 10 per cent of applicants for canines were ready for immediate pairing. Jasmine Tang Yau-sheung, head of operations with Hong Kong Seeing Eye Dog Services, also told the South China Morning Post that the number of canines still lagged far behind demand, even with the imminent birth of the mixed-breed “goldadors”. This litter of...