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A police dog, also known as a K-9 (portmanteau of canine), [1] is a dog that is trained to assist police and other law enforcement officers. Their duties may include searching for drugs and explosives , locating missing people , finding crime scene evidence, protecting officers and other people, and attacking suspects who flee from officers.
K9 or K-9 most commonly refers to: K9, the nickname of police dogs and the police dog unit itself Canine or Canis , a genus including dogs, wolves, coyotes, and jackals
A Bloodhound puppy. Bloodhounds weigh from 36 to 72 kg (80 to 160 lbs). They are 58 to 70 cm (23 to 27 inches) tall at the withers. According to the AKC standard for the breed, larger dogs are preferred by conformation judges. Acceptable colors for bloodhounds are black, liver, and red.
The American Kennel Club categorizes dog breeds into seven groups: Sporting group. Hound group. Working group. Terrier group. Toy group. Non-sporting group. Herding group.
In modern times, the Giant Schnauzer is used as a police dog; is trained for obedience, dog agility, herding, search and rescue, and Schutzhund; and is shown in conformation shows. [7] [9] They are also used for carting. [8] In Europe, the breed is considered to be more of a working dog than a show dog. [10] [self-published source?
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Teacup dogs are not recognized or endorsed by the American Kennel Club, so there are no standards for any teacup breed. But generally they are defined as weighing less than the full-sized breed ...
A mongrel, mixed-breed dog or mutt is a dog that does not belong to one officially recognized breed but can be a mix of two breeds and is not the result of intentional breeding. [ 59 ] In the United States, the term mixed-breed is a favored synonym over mongrel among individuals who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter ...