Ancient Warriors-- (Photo credit: Sally Anne Thompson, Animal Photography/vetstreet.com) The most ancient uses of dogs were for hunting and guarding. As groups of ...

Although the breed's history is rooted in mice extermination ... Think the movie "300" meets "Turner and Hooch." No list of military dogs would be complete without the all-important German Shepard.

While several breeds can be trained for K9 work ... and ability to follow orders make it an excellent police and military dog. Belgian Malinois: Similar to the German Shepherd but more agile ...

Task & Purpose reached out to the animal shelter at Fort Hood, which reported that despite the ban on these breeds, it has not seen an increase in the number of dogs given up by military families ...

Breed bans in the military started around 2008 because of horrific deaths and injuries to children residing in military housing. They were a knee-jerk reaction to keep residents safe.

The U.S. Marine Corps is testing a new breed of robotic canine that can ... The GOAT is not the only robot dog that the military is experimenting with. The U.S. Army is also testing a similar ...

Over in Germany, boxers are popular among police units and even in the military. This breed was used as guard and messenger dogs during both World Wars. Labrador Retrievers are friendly dogs that ...

German shepherds frequently serve as police or military dogs ... The curly-coated Lagotto Romagnolo breed began as a truffle-hunting dog in northeastern Italy. Like other working dogs, they ...

This Memorial Day, we look back at the history of military dogs and celebrate the successes and sacrifices of our canine comrades in arms. More on Vetstreet.com: 11 Truly American Dog Breeds 7 ...