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Top 10 Service Dog Breeds

When it comes to helping out humans, these service dog breeds are ready to serve, protect and enrich the lives of the people who need them.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Military Dogs

The K9s who make the cut are the bravest of the brave. If you were impressed with them before, wait until you learn these amazing facts about military dogs.

Officer Donut Sworn In as a Police Comfort Dog- And He’s the Cutest

The the heart-melting fluff ball that Officer Donut is will grow up to help people cope in the aftermath of incidents or tragedies.

Drug Sniffing K9s In Danger of Overdosing On Dangerous Narcotics

The consequences of contact with drugs are frequently fatal to dogs: the year before last, 36 police dogs died from exposure to heroin.

The AKC Honors Dauntless Dogs With Paw of Courage Awards

Every day, working canines are putting their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. This award celebrates the bravest among the brave.

Quiz: Can You Guess The Working Breed?

You may think your dog is the best leg humper, but let's face it - that's aren't real jobs! Can you guess what day jobs these 10 dog breeds are hired for?

What is Schutzhund Training for Dogs?

You may not have heard of it, but you've seen it in action. Schutzhund training is used for police training, but your dog may also benefit from it.

“Throw Away Dogs” Recruited as Police K9 Heroes

There's no such thing as a "throw away dog." That's because an organization is giving former stray dogs a second chance in the police force.