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  2. Barry (dog) - Wikipedia

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    Old skulls from the collection of the Natural History Museum of Bern show that at least two types of dog lived at the hospice. [4] By 1800, the year that Barry was born, it was known that a special kind of dog was being used for rescue work in the pass. [3] This general variety of dog was known as a Küherhund, or cowherd's dog. [5]

  3. Dogs of 9/11: Therapy, search and rescue canine handlers ...

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    "After passing, her body continued in service through her tissue sample donations that became a part of the 9/11 Canine Search and Rescue dog study at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center," Kahlich ...

  4. Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue - Wikipedia

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    The rescue teams are specialized in search and rescue both on land and at sea. To be able to address the diverse tasks, the rescue teams are well educated in their fields and thoroughly trained. They strive to outfit their people to the highest standard, with both personal gear and expensive rescue equipment like cars, snowmobiles and boats.

  5. Mercy dog - Wikipedia

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    A mercy dog (also known as an ambulance dog, Red Cross dog, or casualty dog) was a dog that served in a paramedical role in the military, most notably during World War I. They were often sent out after large battles, where they would seek out wounded soldiers, and they were well-suited to the conditions of trench warfare .

  6. Search and rescue - Wikipedia

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    GEA Search and Rescue Association is a group of search and rescue, ecology and social campaigners, founded in 1994, made up of volunteer members. [148] AKDF Search and Rescue Associations Federation was established in nineteen different districts. AKA [149] Search and Rescue and Emergency Aid Association (AKAY) [150] AKUT [151]

  7. Category:Search and rescue dogs - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Search and rescue dogs" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...

  8. Detection dog - Wikipedia

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    Detection dog training in U.S. Navy military for drug detection An English Springer Spaniel on duty as a detection dog with the British Transport Police at Waterloo station. A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. [1]

  9. Leonberger - Wikipedia

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    In the story Murphy and the Great Surf Rescue in Gill Lewis' Puppy Academy series of children's books, Murphy is a Leonberger puppy whose special skill is swimming. [ 36 ] The graphic music video " Deutschland " by German rock band Rammstein portrays the symbolic figure of Germania giving birth to Leonberger puppies.