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IT’S the doggie equivalent of X-Factor, with only the fittest, fastest and feistiest standing a chance of making the grade. And just like in the hit TV show, you can follow the progress of these puppy contenders every step of the way. The lucky ones will be chosen as the pick of the litter to become serving police dogs.
This site features videos of the pups progress, profiles of each puppy and regular updates on their progress. It also includes information about the training of the dogs and an insight in to their every day lives. There is also the chance for you to ask the dog trainers questions.
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Doggie facts
- West Midlands Police (WMP) has 64 general purpose (GP) dogs and 30 specialist dogs.
- General purpose police dogs are either german shepherds or there are a small number of rottweilers as dogs.
- Specialist search dogs are trained to locate either drugs, firearms, cash and explosives.
- Springer Spaniels or Labradors are used as specialist search dogs.
- The force recruited it’s first two police dogs in May 1951. They were called Kim and Flash.
- WMP started it’s breeding programme in 1994
Pup Idol Winner
Carter
Singled out as the 'pack leader'.Runners up...
Comet
Allocated to a handler within West Midlands Police.China
Sold to Metropolitan Police and worked tirelessly during the riots.Cooper
Now working operationally with Warwickshire Police.Doggie Data
Specialist dogs are usually springer spaniels and labradors.
They are trained to search for ammunition, explosives, firearms, drugs and cash.
