The police dogs have always generated curiosity and expectation in people. The canine sense of smell has been and continues to be one of the most appreciated tools by the security forces, and dogs are undoubtedly the best analysts one can have in their favor.
In this article on our site we will talk about the different types of police dogs, the most common breeds that collaborate with law enforcement, and why not? of retired police dogs: the most requested veterans for adoption.
Keep reading and find out what the best police dog breeds are:
Police dog types:
Police forces around the world use dogs of different breeds to carry out their important work. Within police work there are various jobs in which some races are more suitable than others. The 4 main areas in which police intervention is distributed are as follows:
- Intervention dogs. Search for criminals; hostage rescue; protection; riot gear; etc.
- Detector Dogs. customs control; explosives; smuggling; etc.
- Scientific police. Search for corpses; search for clues; recognition wheels; etc.
- Rescue dogs. avalanches; building collapses; tracking; etc.
Intervention dogs
Belgian shepherd malinois
Currently, experts point to the Belgian Malinois as the best dog for police workin any of its facets. He is a powerful, athletic dog with remarkable intelligence.
German shepherd
The German shepherd also stands out, but limiting its acceptance to work lines, since beauty lines have greatly distorted the athletic abilities of the breed, producing in many cases the appearance of serious hereditary problems.
Within repressive functions, apart from the two previous breeds, the Doberman and the Rottweiler are also used by official bodies.
Detector Dogs
In customs control and detection of prohibited substances, smell takes precedence over the dog's athletic ability. The most used dogs for this capacity are:
Labrador retriever
He has a very good nose and a enormous intelligence, which makes him extraordinarily well suited for police detection work, among many others. others.
Beagle
Dog with an extraordinary olfactory capacity and uninhibited character. It is very effective in drug control.
Foxhound
Beagle-type dog with a keen sense of smell, somewhat similar to a beagle, but larger.
Forensic police dogs
Dogs assigned to scientific police must have a very acute sense of smell, good athletic ability and great tenacity.
The bloodhound
Also known as the Saint Hubertus dog, this is a dog with an exceptional sense of smell and tenacity. It is the quintessential sniffer dog. He can track traces up to fifteen days old.
Dutch Shorthaired Pointer
This muscular dog is becoming more and more involved in all police work. He does not tolerate heat well. The Longhaired Dutch Shepherd does not have as many skills.
Spanish Water Dog
This race can perform very peculiar tasks. Detect drugs; poison baits (forest police); accompanies fishermen and maritime police. He is a smart dog.
Rescue dogs
When catastrophes happen: earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, avalanches, etc.; very intelligent, very strong and attentive dogs are needed. The most used by the police and firefighters are:
German shepherd
The German shepherd dog, thanks to its intelligence, courage and learning ability, is widely used for rescue work
Belgian shepherd malinois
This breed has a very tough character and inexhaustible strength. It is very intelligent, perhaps for that reason it repeats in this list of police dogs.
Giant Schnauzer
This dog has a very active temperament that requires a high workload. He is very smart and strong.
Retired police dogs
As police dogs get older, in Spain, they are retired when they lose faculties. Through a Spanish NGO called 4-legged heroes the adoption of these canine police officers is channeled by supportive families.
In the United States, when police dogs retire, they receive a lifetime pension, to meet all their needs and help adopting families take better care of retired police dogs.
