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Brisk Demand for Military Working Dogs From Germany to Utah
Hilton Hilburn head of the DoD Dog Center at Lackland AFB Texas visits Hill Air Force Base to recruit German shepherds for military patrol work. About 35 dogs appeared for an entrance exam as ads seek dogs 1 to 3 years old 60 pounds at least 23 inches tall. Pass rate runs about 40 percent with medical issues and temperament losses common. Inductees begin a 10 week boot camp at Lackland followed by nine weeks of specialized narcotics or explosives training if selected.
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