Top Common Police Dog Breeds – Do You Know Them?
Police dogs have a majestic appearance and strong will, they are very intelligent and can quickly understand various commands from their owners.
Police dogs are generally selected and specifically trained by police departments through strict screening.
For example: Tracker dogs, Apprehension dogs, Identification dogs, Explosive ordnance detection dogs, Drug detection dogs, Guard dogs, Patrol dogs, Rescue dogs, Firefighting dogs, Riot control dogs, etc.
It is also possible to train them for non-police purposes, such as military dogs, customs anti-smuggling dogs, sheepdogs, sled dogs, mine detection dogs, guide dogs, hunting dogs, watchdog dogs, etc.
So, which dogs have the opportunity to become our ‘civil servants’?
1. German Shepherd (Blackback, Blackbe, German Shepherd).
German Shepherds are a very intelligent and fierce breed, they are agile and suitable for action-oriented work environments, they are often deployed in various tasks.
Due to their tall body size, majestic appearance, and strong work ability, they are active in various roles worldwide, such as military dogs, police dogs, rescue dogs, guide dogs, sheepdogs, and pets.
2. Chinese Kunming Dog.
Kunming Dogs were bred by the Kunming Police Dog Base of the Public Security Bureau of China, and are the first excellent working dog breed successfully selected in China. There are three color varieties: blackback, golden yellow, and wolf gray.
They have a moderate body size, uniform appearance, agile movement, good working performance, strong reproductive ability, stable genetics, adaptability, and strong resistance to disease. They are suitable for intensity-heavy operations and have good endurance.
3. Rottweiler (Rottweiler).Rottweilers are quite fierce working dogs with strong muscles and a calm and decisive appearance. They have a stable personality and rich emotions.They were formerly used to guard cattle and are now highly praised in military and police dog areas. Rottweilers are excellent watchdog dogs, capable of attacking intruders, and can also be family companion dogs.
4. Labrador Retriever.
Labrador Retrievers are a large breed, naturally kind, lively, without aggression, and highly intelligent.
They are very suitable for being selected as guide dogs for frequent visits to public places, subway police dogs and rescue dogs and other working dogs.
5. Doberman Pinscher (Dobermann, Doberman).
Dobermans are a medium-sized mastiff breed with a body height of 65-69cm.
Dobermans originally had naturally drooping ears, but many people choose to perform a ‘standing ear’ surgery to make the dogs look more spirited.
6. Spanish Pointer (English Pointer).
Spanish Pointers were once considered the ideal companion of European hunters, and are currently widely used in the police and customs departments for searching for drugs and explosives.
They are very affectionate with their owners, have good temperaments, and are loyal, and can actively and accurately search for prey and bring it home, and can be used in various places, especially for hunting in dense thorny areas, and can also be companion dogs.
7. Manchu Dog.
Manchu Dogs originate from Belgium, with a moderate body size, uniform appearance, compact and fine muscles, and intelligent, brave and fierce nature. They are extremely energetic and versatile working dog breeds.
They can be used in crime prevention, criminal investigation, drug detection, explosive detection, and other working areas.
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