Military War Dogs

[MrTrolleyguy]

Has anyone been following the TV series "Saving Private K-9" on the Sportsman Channel?

I haven't been impressed with all the episodes but the June 26th episode was good.

If anyone worked in this area it would be good to hear your thoughts on MWDs.

 

[Texas Star]

Well, there must be something to them. They've been used since at least ancient Roman times.

 

[bhayles]

At least one breed of dog exists just because of the desire for/need for war dogs...the Doberman.

The Doberman was "created" because the Rottweiler was absolutely useless as a war dog.

 

[11B Lifer]

I worked at DA level Counter IED-and dogs are one of the best detection systems.
We abandoned many of these dogs in Vietnam-now they have extensive support-and a dog is treated as well as any other soldier.

 

[6518John]

These dog were featured on cover of June's National Geographic. Excellent article:
Behind the Cover: Martin Schoeller and the Three-Legged Dog | PROOF

 

[Onomea]

This is a good read, detective/mystery/cop novel wherein the main character's partner is a traumatized war dog. While I am assuredly no expert, the relationship between the dog and the main character rings true. Check it out: Bond with dog leads Robert Crais to 'Suspect'

 

[deanodog]

I felt extreme sorrow when we left the war dogs behind in previous wars after they had our backs in war and saved lives.
They were just 'equipment no longer needed' by govt.