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To: meandog
"(one reason why the police don't use them, usually opting for Shepherds, Rotties, or Dobes instead)"

My understanding is that the Police do not use Dobies. Dark hair too hot in summer heat; single coat too cold in winter. Stake Outs apparently require the thick double coated animals like the GSD.

234 posted on 04/05/2005 11:18:05 AM PDT by doberville (Angels can fly when they take themselves lightly)
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To: doberville
My understanding is that the Police do not use Dobies. Dark hair too hot in summer heat; single coat too cold in winter. Stake Outs apparently require the thick double coated animals like the GSD

Some departments do use Louis Doberman's dogs for work...they are also preferred by some of the world's police as well. Also used are Aerdales, Belgian shepherds, and some of the bigger working dog breeds.

238 posted on 04/05/2005 11:37:46 AM PDT by meandog (bellum nec timendum nec provacandum)
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