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Types of Police Dogs

Airedale ​Terrier​
Airedale ​Terrier​

In 1910, the ATCA (Airedale Terrier Club of America) offered the Airedale Bowl as a perpetual trophy, which continues to this day. It is now mounted on a hardwood pedestal base, holding engraved plates with the names of the hundreds of dogs that have been awarded Best of Breed at the National Specialties.

American Pit ​Bull Terrier​
American Pit ​Bull Terrier​

Police departments use a number of different breeds of dogs for police dog training. Shown to the left is an officer working with an American Pit Bull Terrier. Contrary to some of the negative stereotypes that surround this breed, these dogs make very stable and trustworthy police dogs.

Basset Hound​
Basset Hound​

Median longevity of Basset Hounds is about 10.3 years in France and 11.3 years in the UK, which is a typical median longevity for purebred dogs and for breeds similar in size to Basset Hounds. The oldest of the 142 deceased dogs in the 2004 UK Kennel Club survey was 16.7 years.

Beagle​
Beagle​

K-9 Kaptures: Beagles Are Effective Police Dogs Posted by Law Officer | Mar 25, 2013 | Archive | 0 My first exposure to working police dogs came shortly after I started my police career in September of 1974 as an Air Force law enforcement specialist (812X0, for you USAF guys).

Bloodhound​
Bloodhound​

Police dogs with the French police Scenting ability The Bloodhound's physical characteristics account for its ability to follow a scent trail left several days in the past.

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Bouvier des ​Flandres​
Bouvier des ​Flandres​

The Bouvier des Flandres is a herding dog breed originating in Flanders, Belgium. They were originally used for general farm work including cattle droving, sheep herding, and cart pulling, and nowadays as guard dogs and police dogs, as well as being kept as pets.

Boxer​
Boxer​

“The Boxer has a long history of service to mankind as a police dog, war dog and service dog. In its homeland, the Boxer was one of the original breeds accepted for police work. Additionally, the Boxer’s service in Germany during World War I and World War II was virtually unpar­alleled.

Dobermann​
Dobermann​

The demand isn't there because the dogs aren't there. As long as we continue to breed for this softer temperament, there will be no demand. I train in Ohio. There are police officers in our club and our helper trains and sells police dogs. Dobermans aren't even on their radar, they don't even think about Dobermans for police work.

Dutch ​Shepherd​
Dutch ​Shepherd​

Originally the main function of the Dutch Shepherd was that of a shepherd’s dog in the countryside. From early times, the Dutch had an arable culture that was maintained by flocks of sheep. The dogs had to keep the flock away from the crops, which they did by patrolling the borders of the road and the fields.

East-​European Shepherd​
East-​European Shepherd​

The East European Shepherd (VEO) (in Russian: Восточно-европейская овчарка (ВЕО)) —is a breed of dog that was developed in the 1930-1950s based on German Shepherd Dogs to create a larger cold-resistant breed for military use, police work and border guard duties in the Soviet Union.

English ​Springer Spaniel​
English ​Springer Spaniel​

Being an English Springer Spaniel on the police force has had other advantages; since Springers are so irresistible, Mindy has helped children in trauma situations by just being their friend. This aids officers in getting information from a child who is frightened or hurt and unwilling to talk to strangers.

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German ​Shepherd​
German ​Shepherd​

A police dog should be aggressive, strong, intelligent and should also have a good sense of smell. German Shepherd have the qualities that are applicable for the job. Many other breeds like Belgian Malinios, Dutch Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, Boxers have also contributed as police dogs.

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German ​Shorthaired Pointer​
German ​Shorthaired Pointer​

While not proven, some think that the German Shorthaired Pointer is a descendant of different types of German hunting, scent hounds, trail and track dogs, such as the Old Spanish Pointer, German Bird Dog, Hounds of St. Hubert (Bloodhound types), and the Foxhound. Later the English Pointer was crossed in to add speed and endurance.

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Giant ​Schnauzer​
Giant ​Schnauzer​

The Giant Schnauzer is a working breed of dog developed in the 17th century in Germany. It is the largest of the three breeds of Schnauzer—the other two breeds being the Standard Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer.

Labrador ​Retriever​
Labrador ​Retriever​

Labradors as service dogs. Due to their intelligence, sensitivity and kind natures, the enthusiastic Labrador Retriever breed has been welcomed into so many walks of life. From the police, to the armed forces, to private companies, but perhaps most importantly into our homes as well.

Malinois dog​
Malinois dog​

Canines of the Belgian Malinois dog breed were originally bred to be herding dogs. Today, they also work as police dogs, protection dogs, and family companions. In the hands of an experienced dog person, they are intense, intelligent and athletic companions.

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Rajapalayam ​dog​
Rajapalayam ​dog​

Many Rajapalayam dogs suffer from mange, though this is usually not a serious problem. Though the breed dates back a few centuries, the creators of the breed unwittingly ended up fashioning an albino dog, characterized by the pink nose and the lack of pigmentation.

Rottweiler​
Rottweiler​

A Rottweiler in my opinion is far too powerful a Dog to be used as an ordinary Police Dog, they have a massively powerful bite, my boy is 60kgs, that's the average weight of most fully grown men, attach a set of one of the most powerful jaws and heads in the doggy kingdom - perhaps only challenged by Pitts - then you have a Dog that can literally shatter bones on impact, an occurrence that is common place in Rottie attacks.

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