Mighty tiny: The smallest dog with the biggest fight
By MCSA Jordan Grimes Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs Apr 15, 2021
NORFOLK
Dogs. Not only are they man’s best friend, but they are one of the most committed working forces in America to date. When it comes to the military, dogs have worked alongside their human counterparts since as early as the 1800s. However, they weren’t officially recognized as members of the armed services until March 13, 1942, when Dogs for Defense was established. This private organization acted as a recruiting system for the military’s first official K-9 corps.
Since then, the military has experimented with the employment of many different dog breeds. The most commonly used breeds these days are the Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Labrador Retriever. But at Naval Station Norfolk, there’s a new rising star in the working dog world: Tina, the Jagdterrier.
The 4-year-old pooch is making big strides in detection for the security forces on base. Her tiny stature has given her a unique advantage in the field. She’s able to get into tight spaces that her larger counterparts would typically struggle with.
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