6 Police Dog Breeds

Since the late 1880s, police have used dogs to fight crime and find culprits.

German Shepherds

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Belgian Malinois

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Dutch Shepherds

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Labrador Retrievers

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German Short-Haired Pointers

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Bloodhounds

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