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To be chosen for the squad, they must meet very specific criteria in terms of both physical attributes and behavioral qualities.
Required qualities
To join the squad, the dogs must demonstrate very good physical and behavioral skills, such as:
- Perfect health
- Agility
- Attraction to humans and sociability
- Courage, strength and determination
- Instinct for predation, play and hunting
Breeds
General purpose dogs must be able to perform in a number of completely different disciplines, summer and winter alike. German shepherds and Belgian Malinois shepherds are breeds that have this diversity.
Size and gender
The chosen dogs may be male or female and are generally between 25 and 35 kg.
Age
Whenever possible the dogs are brought into the service between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks, but the unit often gets dogs that are older or even full grown.
The dogs become operational at an average age of 2 or 3 years and generally work for 5 to 7 years.
They take a well-earned retirement around the age of 7 to 9.
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∙ 9y agoGerman shepherds and dobermans are the most commonly used police dogs. They are both very intelligent, alert, and have very strong noses.
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Can a great dane be a police dog?
You can train it..But de over heavy size makes it not suitable for police men purpose.....
What is the third smartest dog?
The third smartest dog is the German shepherd. very good at police work and good with children
Why do German Sheperds make the best police dog Is it a gene?
Yes, German shepherds have a particular gene that makes them the best police dog. They do get trained to become more obedient and helpful.
Could a Newfoundland make a good police dog?
Probably not, but they make good rescue dogs.
What is a Patrol dog?
A police dog that is out on police patrol.
What is a police dog?
A police dog is an ordinary dog (owned by the police force) and trained to do specific tasks that aid the police in performing their duties,
What are Doberman Pinchers?
the doberman pincher is a guard dog police dog tracking dog or all around good dog the where bred for protection purpose's but will need to be ownd by a skilled dog owner.
What do police dogs eat?
There's no special police dog food. They get fed good quality food appropriate for their size and level of activity.
Can you have an example couplet about dogs?
A dog is a very loyal and intelligent pet.The police dog tracked down the suspect and clamped his jaws in his leg.In the UK, killing a police dog carries the same penalty as murdering a police officer.The dog next door is very cute.
How does a police dog track animals?
The police dog tracks a criminal by scent.
How do you train a one year old dog that has been abused To being a police dog?
Easy get the training stuff from the store and then get the treats so you can treat your dog when it is good
Why a police dog is better then a dog?
A police dog is a dog first and foremost. Picked for chertain characteristics in size and temperament, and then trained.
