Homes for Military and Contract Working Dogs
By Bob Bryant - CTO, Mission K9 Rescue
Thousands of Working Dogs serve globally, working tirelessly alongside military and civilian handlers. The jobs they are trained tasks. Many are cross trained in protection and are considered “dual electronics detection, and tracking.
For dual purpose work, the Belgian Malinois has become king of the working dog world. They are lighter and faster than their German Shepherd relatives and have fewer problems with their hips as they age. Some refer to them as “Maligators” due to their high, constant drive and tenacity.
German Shepherds are second only to the Belgian Malinois for use most commonly used as single purpose detection dogs. TSA frequently employs Vizslas, German Shorthair Pointers, and Springer Spaniels in their operations.
