Major dog or police dog is a general term for dogs used in law enforcement forces such as police, military, investigative teams, etc. They will be any breed of dog that these agencies This rating is suitable to assist in their work. Usually, there are two main factors to evaluate which dog breed is suitable for this job: the ability to smell and the ability to fight. Dogs looking for crime, explosives, drugs, or rescue will have to be very olfactory dogs and fighting dogs need to have healthy bodies, withstand the wind and be aggressive when needed. Below is a list of the most trusted police dogs.
1. German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is also known to be an extremely loyal dog and is not easily bribed by anyone other than its owners. Above all, with their relatively large body and abundant physical strength, combined with the ability to smell, they almost always complete the task of catching criminals or searching for banned goods.
2. Rottweiler
As a true warrior, the Rottweiler breed is now also named in the police dog force. They possess extraordinary fighting power and aggressiveness.
3. Belgian Tervuren
The Belgian Tervuren has a strong, well-proportioned body. Their gait is agile, flexible, not heavy. In particular, the Belgian Tervuren is very sturdy and has a long life span. In the United States, the Belgian Tervuren is a more popular breed for police and military work, but the Tervuren is often trained to work with the police in Belgium.
4. Doberman Pinscher
With a relatively similar temperament to the Rottweiler, but with a slimmer appearance and longer legs, the Doberman Pinscher is really useful in pursuing criminals. This dog is an extremely good companion for places with bad climates.
5. Giant Schnauzer
Giant Schnauzer with intelligence and full of energy, Schnauzer always performs well on all tasks. Because of their intelligence and hardiness, the Giant Schnauzer is used in many fields, including as police dogs, military dogs, search and rescue dogs, and even as guide dogs.
6. Dutch Shepherd
The Dutch Shepherd is a versatile breed that adapts to hard work and is courageous. This breed is very alert, is an excellent watchdog, very loyal and reliable, always full of energy and always ready for work. They are used as police and family guard dogs for their mental stability, courage, determination, and loyalty to their handlers and packers.
7. Labrador Retriever
It is not too surprising that the Labrador dogs we often see in families today are also on the list of police dogs. Since the original purpose when breeding them, sniffing has been the goal people aim for, so today this breed is very often used to detect bombs, drugs at airports or seaports.
8. Boxer Dog
Having been a military service dog in both World War 1 and 2, it is not too difficult to understand when they are on the list of working dog breeds. With a relatively rough appearance, ferocious and bred for the purpose of combat, they are also always a fear of criminals. However, due to some genetic disease problems, in recent years they are gradually not being popular in the ranks of the police and military forces.
9. Beagle
Another dog, no one believes they are police dogs. Yes, they are too cute and not strong or aggressive at all. In addition, they are not too smart and easy to train, but the Beagle’s sense of smell is a sharp weapon that helps them get into that force of guard dogs. According to research, their sense of smell is 1000 times more sensitive than humans and is the world’s leading dog in the ability to sniff and track traces. That’s why in some countries you can see airport security walking with a Beagle.
10. Bloodhound
Along with the Beagle, the BloodHound is also a dog with a super-sensitive sense of smell, their more special feature is that the wrinkles on the face and neck will contribute to saving the scent in the passing wind, making them orient and divide the scent clearly. clearer. Although they are now rarely used as sniffer dogs in law enforcement, they have historically been active in the industry since 1899.
