A US Air Force dog atop an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Iraq in 2007.

A war dog is a dog trained for war. The dog has been used in wars since ancient times. Their jobs have varied over the years, from being trained to track with their acute sense of smell, to bringing down infantry or even horses by biting into the hamstrings of their targets. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 531 pixelsFull resolution (4288 × 2848 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 531 pixelsFull resolution (4288 × 2848 pixel, file size: 1. ... The M2 Bradley IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) and M3 Bradley CFV (Cavalry Fighting Vehicle) are American infantry fighting vehicles manufactured by BAE Systems Land and Armaments, (formerly United Defense, originally FMC). ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. ... For other uses, see War (disambiguation). ... Young boy smelling a flower Olfaction, which is also known as Olfactics is the sense of smell, and the detection of chemicals dissolved in air. ... Infantry of the Royal Irish Rifles during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Infantry are soldiers who fight primarily on foot with small arms in organized military units, though they may be transported to the battlefield by horses, ships, automobiles, skis, bicycles, or other means. ...

The history of war dogs is long and detailed, stretching up to conflicts as recent as Vietnam. In ancient times, they disrupted battle lines and frightened soldiers. They were not rendered useless as the ages drew on, however. Stubby, a war dog of World War I, was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Chips, a German Shepherd mix, and Smoky, a Yorkshire Terrier, were honored for service in World War II. Stubby, as the Georgetown mascot Sergeant Stubby (1916 or 1917 – 16 March 1926), was the most decorated war dog of World War I, and the only dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat. ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ... Chips the dog was the most decorated war dog from World War II. Chips was a German Shepherd-Collie-Husky mix owned by Edward J. Wren of Pleasantville, NY. During the war, private citizens like Wren donated their dogs for duty. ... Country of origin Germany Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The German Shepherd Dog (known also as the Alsatian or Schäfer(hund)) is an intelligent breed of dog. ... Smoky (c. ... The Yorkshire Terrier, (often called simply the Yorkie), is a breed of small dog in the toy category. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

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History

Wild wolves were domesticated around 10,000 B.C. in Southwest Asia, China, and North America. Wolves' highly structured pack behavior made them ideal for domestication because they were eager to please. Eventually, domestication greatly changed the appearance and behavior of the animals, making them what are known today as dogs. Wolf Wolf Man Mount Wolf Wolf Prizes Wolf Spider Wolf 424 Wolf 359 Wolf Point Wolf-herring Frank Wolf Friedrich Wolf Friedrich August Wolf Hugo Wolf Johannes Wolf Julius Wolf Max Franz Joseph Cornelius Wolf Maximilian Wolf Rudolf Wolf Thomas Wolf As Name Wolf Breidenbach Wolf Hirshorn Other The call... (Pleistocene, Upper Paleolithic – 10th millennium BC – 9th millennium BC – other millennia) Beginning of the Mesolithic, or Epipaleolithic time period, which is the first part of the Holocene epoch. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... Dogs and sheep were among the first animals to be domesticated. ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. ...

The first responsibilities of dogs were primarily as hunting companions, bed warmers, and food sources. Over the years, breeds became specialized for more complicated tasks, creating the breeds common today.

Dogs have been used in war for a very long time. Some ancient civilizations that used war dogs included the Egyptians, the Greeks, and the Romans. The Molossian 'Canis Molossus' dog of Epirus was the strongest known to the Romans, which were specifically trained for battle by the military. However, when fought against the broad-mouthed, powerful Mastiff called Pugnaces Britanniae found in Britannia, they were out matched. The Romans exported many of this breed of Mastiff to Rome and then disseminated them over the known world. Often war dogs would be sent into battle with large protective metal collars from which spikes and curved knives protruded at all angles and wearing coats of chain mail. Romans had attack formations made entirely of dogs. These proved to be effective machines of war at the time. Native Americans also used dogs, though not on this scale. “Ancient” redirects here. ... Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ... ... Epirus, spanning Greece and Albania. ... Pugnaces Britanniae (Latin, or War Dog of Britain) is an extinct breed of dog. ... Roman Britain refers to those parts of the island of Great Britain controlled by the Roman Empire between 43 and 410. ... For other uses, see Chainmail (disambiguation). ... This article is about the people indigenous to the United States. ...

Dogs were also used for military purpose during the Middle Ages. Atilla the Hun used giant Molossian dogs in his campaigns. Other civilizations used armored dogs to defend caravans or attack enemies. Spaniards used dogs when they invaded the land controlled by South American natives. The English used dogs when they attacked the Celts. War dog breeding was highly valued. The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... For other uses, see Attila (disambiguation). ... For the micronation of Molossia, see Republic of Molossia Map of Chaonia, Molossis & Thesprotia The Molossians (Molossoi) were an ancient Greek[1] tribe that settled Epirus during Mycenaean times. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This article is about the European people. ...

Later on, Frederick the Great used dogs as messengers during the Seven Years' War in Russia. Napoleon would also use dogs during his campaigns. Dogs were also used up until 1770 to guard naval installations in France. Frederick II (German: ; January 24, 1712 – August 17, 1786) was a King of Prussia (1740–1786) from the Hohenzollern dynasty. ... Messengers is the second album to be released by the Technical Metalcore band August Burns Red. ... Combatants Kingdom of Prussia Kingdom of Great Britain and its American Colonies Electorate of Hanover Iroquois Confederacy Kingdom of Portugal Electorate of Brunswick Electorate of Hesse-Kassel Philippines Archduchy of Austria Kingdom of France Empire of Russia Kingdom of Sweden Kingdom of Spain Electorate of Saxony Kingdom of Naples and... Napoléon I, Emperor of the French (born Napoleone di Buonaparte, changed his name to Napoléon Bonaparte)[1] (15 August 1769; Ajaccio, Corsica – 5 May 1821; Saint Helena) was a general during the French Revolution, the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from...

The first official use of dogs for military purposes in the United States was during the Seminole Wars. Dogs were used in the American Civil War to protect, send messages, and as mascots. Combatants United States Seminole Commanders Andrew Jackson Osceola The Seminole Wars, also known as the Florida Wars, were three wars or conflicts in Florida between various groups of Indians collectively known as Seminoles and the United States. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total...

Historical examples

The use of War Dogs has been common even in many early civilizations. As warfare has progressed, their purposes have changed greatly.

• 2100 BCE - Hammurabi equipped his warriors with huge dogs.
• 628 BCE - The Lydians deployed a separate battalion of fighting dogs.
• 525 BCE - Kambyses used huge fighting dogs against Egyptian spearmen and archers.
• 490 BCE - Battle of Marathon - A brave fighting dog was immortalized in a mural.
• 385 BCE - Siege of Mantineia - Fighting dogs cut off enemy reinforcements.
• 101 BCE - Battle of Vercellae - Large Kimber dogs led by women defend their laagers.
• 50 - Rome conquers Britannia. Giant fighting dogs called Pugnaces Britanniae are discovered and exported for integration into the military of ancient Rome.
• 101 - The Romans employ one fighting dog company per legion.
• 1525 - Henry VIII exports 400 mastiffs to support Spain.
• 1580 - Elizabeth I sends 800 fighting dogs to fight in the Desmond Rebellions.
• 1799 - Napoleon assembles large numbers of fighting dogs in front of his reserves.
• 1915 - The Belgian Army use carabiniers, strong-muscled Bouvier des Flandres to haul heavy cannons to the front.
• 1914-1918 - Dogs are used by international forces to deliver vital messages.

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Uses

U.S. Naval Security Force K-9 Unit

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Sentry dogs

See also: Guard dog

Sentry dogs were used to defend camps or other priority areas at night. They would bark or growl to alert civilian or military guards of a stranger's presence. During the cold war, American military used sentry dog teams outside of nuclear weapons storage areas. A test program was conducted in Viet Nam to test Sentry Dogs. It was launched two days after a successful Viet Cong attack (July 1, 1965) on Da Nang Air Base. Forty dog teams were deployed to Viet Nam for a four month test period. Dog teams were placed on the perimeter in front of machine gun towers/bunkers. The detection of intruders resulted in a rapid deployment of reinforcements. The test was successful. Handlers returned to the US and dogs were reassigned to new handlers. The Air Force immediately started to ship dog teams to all the bases in Viet Nam and Thailand. A guard dog, watch dog, or sentry dog is a dog employed to guard against, or watch for, unwanted or unexpected animals or people. ...

The buildup of American forces in Viet Nam created large dog sections at USAF Southeast Asia (SEA) bases. Four hundred sixty seven (467) dogs were eventually assigned to Bien Hoa, Bien Thuy, Cam Ranh Bay, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Tuy Hoa, Phu Cat, Phan Rang, Tan Son Nhut, and Pleiku Air Bases. Within a year of deployment, attacks on several bases had been stopped when the enemy forces were detected by dog teams. Captured Viet Cong told of the fear and respect that they had for the dogs. The Viet Cong even placed a bounty on lives of handlers and dogs. The success of sentry dogs was determined by the lack of successful penetrations of bases in Viet Nam and Thailand. Sentry Dogs were also used by the Army, Navy, and Marines to protect the perimeter of large bases.

Scout dogs

These dogs were trained to silently locate booby traps and concealed enemies such as snipers. The dog's keen senses of smell and hearing would make them far more effective at detecting these dangers than humans. Scout Dogs were used in World War II, Korea, and during the Vietnam War. This article is about an antipersonnel trap designed for use against humans. ...

Mine dogs

These dogs were used to locate mines. They did not prove to be very effective under combat conditions. “Minefield” redirects here. ...

According to Lt. William Putney DVM, USMC War Dog Platoon, GUAM, WW2, mine detecting dogs were trained using bare electric wires beneath the ground surface. The wires shocked the dogs, teaching them that danger lurked under the dirt. Once the dog's focus was properly directed, dummy mines were planted and the dogs were trained to signal their presence.

Dr. Putney related that while the dogs effectively found the mines, the task proved so stressful for the dogs they were only able to work between 20 and 30 minutes at a time. The mine detecting war dogs anticipated random shocks from the heretofore friendly earth, making them extremely nervous. The useful service life of the dogs was not long. Experiments with lab rats show that this trend can be very extreme, in some tests rats even huddled in the corner to the point of starvation to avoid electric shock.

Messenger dogs

These dogs were used to carry messages in battle. They would be turned loose to move silently to a second handler. This required a dog which was very loyal to two masters, otherwise the dog would not deliver the message on time, or at all.

A Russian war dog was sent to deliver a message during the battle of Stalingrad. The dog travelled for about 10 kilometres and was wounded nine times during the trip.

One of the most famous war dogs was Rags, a member of the 1st Infantry Division (United States). Rags achieved great notoriety and achieved celebrity war dog fame, after saving many lives in the crucial Meuse-Argonne Campaign by delivering a vital message despite being bombed and gassed and partially blinded. Big Red One redirects here. ... The Meuse-Argonne offensive was a major battle of World War I. It was the biggest operation and victory of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) in that war. ...

Some messenger dogs also performed other jobs, such as pulling radio lines from one station to another.

Anti-tank dogs

Main article: Anti-tank dogs

During World War II, the Soviet Union trained anti-tank dogs. These dogs were taught to seek food under tanks. They were then starved until a battle occurred, during which they would be released to seek food. The dogs wore a kind of pouched, canvas overcoat, similar to a modern doggie bodywarmer, in which high explosives were placed. When they ducked under a tank, the exposives were actuated by means of a Tilt Fuse on the the dogs back, which when bent or broken set off explosives in the dog's overcoat, destroying the tank. These dogs were successful at disabling a reported 300 German tanks. They were dangerous enough that Panzergrenadiers were ordered to shoot all dogs on sight. However, the dogs were unable to distinguish allied from enemy tanks, and were easily scared away from battle despite their hunger. The project was eventually abandoned. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Anti-tank, or simply AT, refers to any method of combating military armored fighting vehicles, notably tanks. ... This article is concerned solely with chemical explosives. ... This article needs cleanup. ...

Attack Dogs

In ancient times, dogs, usually large ancient mastiff and rottweiler-type breeds, would be strapped with armor and spiked collars, and sent into battle to attack the enemy. This strategy was used by various civilizations, such as the Romans and the Greeks. This approach has been largely abandoned in modern day militaries due to the fact that modern weapons would allow the dogs to be destroyed almost immediately. Ethics questions have also been raised about the uses of dogs in this way. Mastiffs are a group of large, solidly built breeds of dogs typically with heavy bones, pendant ears, a relatively short and well-muscled neck, and a short muzzle. ... This article is about the dog breed. ... Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ...

Pulling Dogs

At the beginning of the first World War, the Belgian army used cart dogs to pull their Maxim machine guns. These guns were too small for horses and dogs would be a less obvious target. These dog "carabiniers" were flexible and fast. The French had 250 dogs at the start of WW I. The Dutch army copied the idea and had hundreds of dogs trained and ready, by the end of World War I (Holland remained neutral). Many poor Europeans used dogs to pull small carts at that time. This is described in the novel "A dog of Flanders" by Ouida, from 1872. For a transformation of a cart dog into a war dog, see the novel "Pierrot the Carabinier" by Walter A. Dyer. More historical and scientific data in "British War Dogs; their training and psychology" by E.H. Richardson, pub. Skeffington, London 1920.

Modern Usage

The War Dogs' contemporary is now more commonly referred to as a Police dog, or in the United States as a Military Working Dog (MWD), or K-9. Their roles are nearly as varied as their ancient cousins, albeit are no longer used in front-line formations. Traditionally the most common breed for these operations has been the German Shepard, although in recent years there has been a shift to smaller dogs with keener senses of smell for detection work, and smarter, more resilient breeds for patrolling and law enforcement. All MWDs in use today are paired with a single individual after their training. This person is called a handler. While a handler usually won't stay with one dog for the length of either's career, usually a handler will stay partnered to a dog for at least a year, sometimes much longer. In the '70s the US Air Force used over 1600 dogs worldwide. Today, personnel cutbacks have reduced USAF dog teams to approximately 530, stationed throughout the world.

Drug and Explosives Detection

Main article: Detection dog

Both MWDs and their civilian counterparts provide an invaluable service in the war on drugs in being able to sniff out a broad range of narcotics, despite efforts at concealment. Provided they have been trained to detect it, MWDs can smell small traces of nearly any illegal substance, even if it is in a sealed container. Dogs trained in Drug Detection are normally used at airports and other places where there is high security and a need for anti-contraband measures. A detection dog getting ready to search a car for explosives. ...

MWDs are perhaps at their most valuable when they are trained to detect explosives. Just as with narcotics, trained MWDs can detect minuscule amounts of a wide range of explosives, making them an invaluable addition both to entry points and patrolling within secure installations.

Law Enforcement

Main article: Police dog

As a partner in everyday policework, few humans can match the versatility and loyalty of a Police Dog. Police dogs can chase suspects, track them if they are hidden, and guard them when they are caught. They are trained to respond viciously if their handler is attacked, and to otherwise do not react at all unless they are commanded to do so by their handler. Police dog getting ready to search a vehicle for drugs A policemans dog is a dog that is trained specifically to assist police and similar law-enforcement personnel with their work. ...

Use against prisoners

A bound prisoner in an orange jumpsuit is intimidated with a dog by US forces.

The use of War Dogs on prisoners by the United States in the context of its recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq has been very controversial. Image File history File links Abu_Ghraib_56. ... Image File history File links Abu_Ghraib_56. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

• US occupation of Iraq - The U.S. has used dogs to intimidate prisoners in Iraq^[1].
• Guantanamo Bay - It is believed that the use of dogs on prisoners in Iraq was learnt from practices at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base^[2].

In court testimony following the revelations of Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse, it was stated that Col. Thomas M. Pappas approved the use of dogs for interrogations. Pvt. Ivan L. Frederick, testified that interrogators were authorized to use dogs and that a civilian contract interrogator left him lists of the cells he wanted dog handlers to visit. "They were allowed to use them to . . . intimidate inmates," Frederick stated. Two soldiers, Sgt. Santos A. Cardona and Sgt. Michael J. Smith, were then charged with maltreatment of detainees, for allegedly encouraging and permitting unmuzzled working dogs to threaten and attack them. Prosecutors have focused on an incident caught in published photographs, when the two men allegedly cornered a naked detainee and allowed the dogs to bite him on each thigh as he cowered in fear^[3]. , For other titular locales, see Guantánamo (disambiguation). ... {{{mWf}}} Caution: This article contains several potentially morbid photographs that depict nude, abused, and deceased persons. ...

The use of dogs on prisoners by regular US forces in Guantanamo Bay Naval Base was prohibited by the Donald Rumsfeld in April 2003. A few months later following revelations of abuses at Abu Ghraib prison, including use of dogs to terrify naked prisoners, Rumsfeld then issued a further order prohibiting their use by the regular US forces in Iraq, however the CIA were not affected by this prohibition^[4]. , For other titular locales, see Guantánamo (disambiguation). ... Donald Henry Rumsfeld (born July 9, 1932) is a U.S. Republican politician and businessman, who was the 13th Secretary of Defense under President Gerald Ford from 1975 to 1977, and the 21st Secretary of Defense under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2006. ... Abu Ghraib cell block The Abu Ghraib prison (Arabic: سجن أبو غريب; also Abu Ghurayb) is in Abu Ghraib, an Iraqi city 32 km (20 mi) west of Baghdad. ...

In fiction

Even in military science fiction, the use of war dogs is somewhat rare. Two notable exceptions are the Killzone video game series and Robert A. Heinlein's novel Starship Troopers. In the former, the Helghast were said to employ dogs in their campaign on Vekta. The dogs did not appear in the first Killzone game, but do in the PlayStation Portable game, Killzone: Liberation. Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein is a well-known example of military science fiction. ... For other uses, see Kill Zone. ... Robert Anson Heinlein (July 7, 1907 – May 8, 1988) was one of the most popular, influential, and controversial authors of hard science fiction. ... For other uses, see Starship Troopers (disambiguation). ... The Helghast are the main enemy in the game Killzone. ... Vekta is the planet on which most of the FPS game Killzone is played on. ... The PlayStation Portable , officially abbreviated as PSP) is a handheld game console released and currently manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ...

In Starship Troopers, the Terran Federation use genetically engineered dogs called Calebs, which are formed into a K9 Corps. The Corps was decimated at the Battle of Klendathu when a large number of the dogs committed suicide upon encountering the Arachnids for the first time. Combatants Terran Federation (Novel) United Citizen Federation (Movie) Arachnids Commanders General Diennes (Novel) Sky Marshal Dienes (Movie) Brain Caste Strength 6 MI divisions (exact number unknown) Unknown Casualties At least 208,600 (Movie) Unknown The Battle of Klendathu, also known as The First Battle of Klendathu, Operation Bughouse, or Operation... The Arachnids (more commonly known as Bugs) are a fictional alien race from the movie Starship Troopers. ...

In Harry Turtledove's Worldwar: In the Balance, an alternate history novel where aliens invade the Earth during WWII (prompting all nations to ally together), the Soviets use anti-tank dogs on alien tanks. Harry Norman Turtledove (born June 14, 1949) is an American historian and prolific novelist who has written historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction works. ... Alternative history or alternate history can be: A History told from an alternative viewpoint, rather than from the view of imperialist, conqueror, or explorer. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

In Command and Conquer: Red Alert, Soviet commanders can train and use attack dogs to kill infantry units in one bite. Also in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 both the Allies and the Soviets can train dogs that kill infantry, sniff out spies, and are useful in exploring the map. Command & Conquer: Red Alert and its sequels are computer games by Westwood Studios, spun off from the Command & Conquer series. ... Soviet redirects here. ... Look up ally in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Soviet redirects here. ...

In the game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, dogs are used as sentries and can detect you by smell. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (commonly abbreviated MGS3) is a stealth-based game directed by Hideo Kojima, developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2. ...

In the game Age of Empires 3, players are able to train dogs to explore or to attack other players. Age of Empires III (AoE III) is the sequel to Age of Empires II and the fifth title of the history-based real-time strategy Age of Empires series of computer games. ...

In the game Wolfenstein 3D, the player is confronted with Nazi attack dogs. In the Nintendo version of the game, the dogs were replaced with mutant rats due to complaints from animal-rights activists. Wolfenstein 3D (commonly abbreviated to Wolf 3D) is the computer game that started the first person shooter genre on the PC. It was created by id Software and published by Apogee Software on May 5, 1992. ...

In the game Rome: Total War, the player could use wardogs as they would a normal squad of soldiers. Rome: Total War is a grand strategy computer game where players fight historical and fictious battles during the era of the Roman Republic, from 270 BCE to 14 CE. The game was developed by Creative Assembly and released on September 22, 2004. ...

In the game Splinter Cell, as well as Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, agent Sam Fisher occasionally encounters guard dogs during operations, which can detect him with smell -- as well as sight and sound -- making them somewhat unique threats. However, in Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory and Splinter Cell: Double Agent, there are no longer guard dogs. An image from the original Splinter Cell Splinter Cell is a series of video games endorsed by American author Tom Clancy. ... Tom Clancys Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow is a third-person stealth-based video game developed and published by Ubisoft. ...

See also

• Ancient warfare
• Canes Pugnaces
• Pugnaces Britanniae - War Dog of Britain

Ancient warfare is war as conducted from the beginnings of recorded history to the end of the ancient period. ... Canes Pugnaces or Canis Pugnaxis (singular) is a Latin phrase, which means War Dogs or Fighting Dogs. ... Pugnaces Britanniae (Latin, or War Dog of Britain) is an extinct breed of dog. ...

Books

• Rags, The Dog Who Went to War, Jack Rohan, Diggory Press, ISBN 978-1846853647
• Only A Dog, Bertha Whitridge-Smith, ISBN 978-1846853654
• Captain Loxley's Little Dog And Lassie The Life-saving Collie: Hero Dogs of the First World War Associated With The Sinking of H.M.S. Formidable ISBN 978-1905363131
• Pierrot the Carabinier: Dog of Belgium Walter A Dyer, ISBN 1846850363

External links

• US war dogs
• US war dogs
• War Dogs
• Robotic dog of war
• Quartermaster Dog Training Program: History
• K-9 History: The Dogs of War
• Vietnam Security Police Association K-9 Pages
• [1]

References

1. ^ U.S. Army interrogator Tony Lagouranis stated "We were using dogs in the Mosul detention facility" in the Seattle Post Intelligencer, published on-line as Gonzales' tortured legacy lingers
2. ^ Usage of Dogs on prisoners in the Iraq conflict was learnt from practices in Guantanamo according to court testimony in the The Washington Post, published on-line as : Abu Ghraib Dog Tactics Came From Guantanamo
3. ^ Testimony taken from the Washington Post, published on-line as Testimony Further Links Procedures at 2 Facilities
4. ^ Timelines on when the two bans on the use of dogs by Rumsfeld were issued as published by USA Today, published on-line as : Top commanders in Iraq allowed dogs to be used