Police dogs

CANINE heroes and their handlers have been captured in this spectacular collection of images by Oxford Mail Camera Club member Mark Bentley.

There are plenty of myths and stories out there that explain why dogs are the way they are, and legends make these breeds more mysterious and fun to think about.

Air Force Maj. Matt Kowalski and San Antonio Postmaster Robert Carr unveiled the U.S. Postal Service’s newest forever stamp, which honors the contributions of military working dogs. The stamp features the four most common breeds associated with military work: the German shepherd, the Labrador retriever, the Belgian Malinois and the Dutch shepherd.

Named to honor a Massachusetts police dog shot nearly four years ago, “Nero’s Law” is sitting on the governor’s desk, awaiting his signature. The bipartisan legislation — “An Act allowing humane transportation of K9 partners” — cleared the Massachusetts House Monday, Feb.

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D’aw he doesn’t even know he’s going to be such a ferocious good boy! by ultraspace

German Shepherds stand in the front rank of canine royalty, and experts say it's mostly due to their character: loyalty, courage, confidence, the ability to learn commands for many tasks, and the willingness to put their life on the line in defense of loved ones really make these dogs special. German Shepherds are gentle family pets and steadfast guardians, but before they become any of these things, they are the cutest puppies.

“The helping buddies”

One hopeful German Shepherd puppy was determined to follow in the footsteps of his family and become a member of the Queensland Dog Squad in 2016.

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