These dog breeds are considered to be heroic in the military. It's truly amazing what these dogs did to change doggie history for the better! Get to know these brave dog breeds! You'll be surprised to see number two on this list! Learn their history!
1. Doberman Pinscher
We’re named after Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a late 19th century German tax collector who was harassed by thieves and perhaps some indignant tax-payers. Dobermann wanted to develop a well-rounded dog breed for both protection and companionship. Those traits were highly valued by the military.2. Yorkshire Terrier
I’m a tiny terrier with a mouse-chasing history, but my forefather Smoky was a renowned hero in WWII, attributed with many feats of bravery. When President Franklin Roosevelt brought his dogs (an Irish Setter and a Scottish Terrier) everywhere he traveled, soldiers took this as an okay to adopt their own mascot dogs during WWII.3. German Shepherd Dog
We have quite the story to tell. After WWI, American soldiers returned from Germany with stories about our remarkable trainability. Americans fell in love with our loyalty and work ethic. Today I have relatives at the 341st Training Squadron, at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, being trained for the Department of Defense.
4. Bully Breeds
We bully breeds, including me, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, generally show both a natural affinity for humans and great physical strength. I myself was bred in England partly for some (wretched) fighting sports, but also for companionship. We bully breeds cherish the war posters depicting us as symbols of dedication and valor.
5. Boxer
In the world wars, we worked as guards, messengers, and pack-carriers. In WWII’s Berlin airlift, my cousin Vittles, equipped with his own harness and parachute, boosted morale for sure! My breed’s bravery I attribute to our early ancestors, developed to hunt and hold prey such as bear. No small feat!
Incredible! These doggy breeds are all very brave. The fact that the military relies on them to help them is pretty amazing! They are very important pooches and today they still are today!
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