Are all police dogs male?

About K-9s: A police dog, also known as K-9 or K9 (a homophone of canine), is a dog specifically trained to assist members of law enforcement. Dogs have been used in law enforcement since the Middle Ages. They have a variety of duties, ranging from protecting their handlers to searching for drugs and missing people. read more

All the K9 dogs here in Colorado Springs are male. The Sheriff's office got their 3 males from the same breeder and the city 9 teams all of which consists of males. read more

No, not all police dogs are male. There are female K9s in service. Due to heat cycles you will find a preference towards males. Gender preference varies from one agency to another. read more

Male dogs are more likely to be police protection k9s because females are rarely sold as "green" young adult dogs. Breeders will keep back the best male of a litter for a future stud propsect or to sell as a "green" dog. read more