Dutch Shepherds in the News (January 2023)

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One in custody with help from police dog Vixen after 'lengthy' pursuit of suspected stolen vehicle
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K9 Vixen is one serious looking Dutch Shepherd

The three-year-old Dutch Shepherd was deployed following what the police have described as a "lengthy pursuit of a stolen vehicle" that ended in Shrewsbury.

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Tazewell County Sheriff's Office gets new 4-legged member
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They love the Dutch Shepherds in Tazewell

The sheriff’s office recently acquired Rita, an 18-month-old Dutch Shepherd that was trained along with her handler, Deputy C. French. to help with searches and other tasks. Rita is the third K9 working with local deputies. Another one of the office’s K9s, Reni, is also a Dutch Shepherd.

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MCPD GETS NEW K-9
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K-9 Millow is a 3-year-old Dutch shepherd and has received training in narcotics detection, criminal apprehension, tracking, and area searches.

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K-9 Inferno finds drugs
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The impeccable nose of K-9 Inferno, a Dutch Shepherd, led to the arrest of two people last week on drug possession charges.

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Anderson police mourning loss of K-9 Officer Harry
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Harry was a Dutch Shepherd and specialized in explosives, tracking, and apprehensions. Donations can be made in honor of K-9 Officer Harry to the Anderson Police Department K-9 Division.

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Geauga County’s Top New Dogs Ready to Serve
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...Blue, an 18-month-old Dutch Shepherd, were born in Slovenia. Their breeds are known for their working ability, desire to cooperate with their handlers and, in some cases, their tenacity in fighting criminals.

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Guess what the students at General Beadle Elementary chose to name the new K9 for RCPD
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Hooni is a three-year-old Dutch Shepherd who was born in the Netherlands. He and his handler, Sr. Officer Thompson, will be spending the next several months together to receive dual certification in patrol work and narcotics detection.

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Smith County K-9 ‘Hunter’ retires, set to live with deputy constable handler
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Recently, Petty has noticed that Hunter is having a hard time with some activities that is normal for a Dutch Shepherd breed. He believes that after more than six years of service, he should be retired from active duty, Precinct 5 Constable Wesley Hicks said.

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Virginia Tech vets save former police dog that swallowed toy
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Thor, a 13-year-old Dutch shepherd and former Virginia State Police narcotics dog, swallowed two foreign objects at the home of owner Chris Sparks on or before Dec. 10, 2022.