Top Police Dogs 2023: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable pup that make the best crime fighters - including the loving Labrador 🐕
David Hepburn
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Criminals don't stand a chance with these canine officers on their tails. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
A big number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in the last couple of years – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership soared when the pandemic hit and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
Of course, dogs don’t just make great pets – they also carry out a range of jobs, including working for law enforcement services.
Often mistaken for a German Shepherd, the Belgian Malinois is slightly smaller and faster than their close cousin. They are the second most popular breed of police dog, sure to catch the quickest criminal and particularly adept at sniffing out explosives. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The perfect police dog is intelligent, dedicated, hard working and able to understand and act on commands quickly and effectively.
In fact, they have a range of attributes that also make them a positive addition to any family home – as well as police station.
So, here are the 10 breeds of dog that make the best police dogs.
The German Shepherd is what most people think of as the perfect police dog. From chasing down suspects, to sniffing out drugs, this breed is great at all types of law enforcement duties. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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Often seen on cinema and television screens as the quintessential police dog, an intimidating Dobermann is sure to strike fear into the heart of even the most hardened criminal. These are dogs that are used pretty much solely for police work that demands speed and athleticism - apprehending suspects by chasing them down and wrestling them to the ground. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Another dog favoured by police forces in continental Europe, the Bouvier des Flandres is an unfamiliar sight in British parks. It's a breed that has a distinguished history as law enforcers due to their intelligence and courage - meaning they will immediately obey commands even when their safety is threatened. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Boxers are a particularly popular breed of police dog in mainland Europe - particularly in Germany. They have a history of working in the military as guard, patrol and messenger dogs during both World Wars. With the perfect mix of intelligence, loyalty and eagerness to please, they are many an officer's best friend. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Bloodhound is in many ways the original police dog. Their incredible sense of smell means they have been used for centuries to find objects, suspects and missing people - tracking scent trails that can be days, or even weeks, old. They are particularly good at locating lost children due to their complete lack of aggression. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
K-9 officers don't come any friendlier than the adorable Labrador Retriever. Originally bred to sniff out felled birds during hunting expeditions, they now make excellent drug and bomb detection officers. They are particularly popular with police forces in the USA. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
One of the newer breeds in favour with law enforcement agencies, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is confident, fearless, athletic, fast, and sturdy. It's even been known for rescue Staffies to join the force, used largely for detecting and patrolling duties. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
If the Giant Schnauzer's naturally aggressive nature is properly utilised it can make for a dedicated police dog that will go above and beyond to track and tackle suspected offenders. Their stubborn refusal to give up on any task also makes them fine seach and rescue dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Most people won't even have heard of the Briard - a French breed historically used for herding and defending sheep. They are now often used for search and rescue missions, as well as making fearless guard dogs and watchdogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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