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.
Tribute Held Tuesday For Bartlesville Police Dog
BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA — A Bartlesville Police dog, which the department believes was poisoned, was honored Tuesday afternoon. The tribute was held at the police department’s headquarters on Hensley Boulevard. Cooper, a 3-year-old German Shepherd, worked as a drug and tracking dog.
“It’s a way the police department acknowledges the fact that these drug dogs are more than just canine. They are a part of us. Cooper was a fantastic drug dog,” said Tom Holland, Bartlesville Police Chief. A small and somber crowd met at the Bartlesville Police Department to remember Cooper. Cooper worked with Officer Troy Newall as a drug and tracking dog for two years. “It meant the world to me. I needed the closure,” said Bartlesville Police Officer Troy Newell. Cooper had to be euthanized after his kidneys failed. It was later discovered that he had ingested anti-freeze. Police say Cooper was targeted and the poisoning was intentional.
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