The German Shepherd Dog, also known as Alsatian is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany which dates back in 1899. Developed originally for herding sheep but because of their strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training, today they are often employed as police war dogs.
4-legged rookie joins New Paltz police force
NEW PALTZ — Police Officer Bob Knoth’s new partner isn’t a barker. That’s something you come to value on patrol.
Now if only something could be done about the shedding.
Rex, the New Paltz Police Department’s newest recruit, officially came on board Wednesday, drawing — as every rookie is expected to — night patrol.
Being a department’s (human) K-9 partner is a labor of love for Knoth. That fact was never more apparent than in late July, when Knoth’s previous partner, Zeus, was killed in a car accident that also seriously injured Knoth.
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