Hi, it’s Katrina! Police and military dog breeds are chosen -- and, sometimes, even bred -- specifically for traits that are useful on the job, including their sense of smell, eagerness to please, and trainability. From ancient dogs used by the romans to modern breeds that will jump out of airplanes, here are 9 ultimate military and police dog breeds. Some of them might surprise you!! Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/katrinaexplained/ Subscribe For New Videos! http://goo.gl/UIzLeB Check out these videos you might like: Unbelievable Animals SAVING Other Animals! 🐯https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxehUWvMr38 LARGEST Animals Ever Discovered! 🐙https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yj7F_tPYsU Wild Animals That SAVED Human Lives! 🐻https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mllqeVSsIl0 9. Yorkshire Terrier A small dog like the Yorkshire Terrier is probably the last breed that comes to mind when someone thinks of police dogs or military dogs! I mean, they are pretty small! They are called toy dogs for a reason and they usually weigh less than 7 pounds. It’s not that common for police and the military to employ Yorkies - but it’s not unheard of, and proves that heroes come in all sizes. 8. Mastiff While you may not commonly see the Mastiff on the battlefield or working for law enforcement today, the breed has certainly paid its dues as a military and police dog. These dogs go back to Roman times, and maybe even served the ancient Greeks, Babylonians, and Persians. Back then these dogs were trained to kill, and were fitted for the job with armor and spiked collars. 7. Doberman Pinscher With a maximum weight of 90 pounds and a tall, muscular frame, the Doberman Pinscher is leaner than some of the other powerful dog breeds. However, what it lacks in bulk, the Doberman Pinscher makes up for with its high energy, quick speed, tough nature, and no-nonsense loyalty. The doberman was actually bred by a tax collector who needed a loyal guard dog to help protect himself from thieves in the 1890’s. 6. Boxer The Boxer was developed in 19th-century Germany and was bred to be a working dog from the beginning. Although the Boxer is not the most favored police or military breed in the world, hundreds of them served in both World Wars in various capacities, including as messenger dogs, sentries, and pack carriers. As messengers, Boxers were required to navigate efficiently across dangerous battlefields during heavy fire, when the ground was mud-slicked and covered with ammunition shells. 5. Rottweiler The Rottweiler is well-known for its imposing size and forceful bite, as well as its loyalty, superior intelligence, protective instincts, fearless demeanor, and eagerness to work. Above all, Rottweilers are extremely intelligent. They easily catch on to the work that needs to be done and approach their assigned tasks enthusiastically. The Rottweiler might even date back to the Roman Empire as a descendant of ancient drover dogs that were used to guard and herd cattle as the Roman Army travelled across the continent. 4. Labrador Retriever The labrador retriever is extremely versatile both as a family pet and when it comes to police and military work. They are gentle, and tough, and have a strong hunting instinct. Between their effective sense of smell, highly-obedient disposition, and huge amount of energy, labradors are great for time-sensitive tracking jobs, such as sniffing out explosives and search-and-rescue missions. Labs are not meant for combat, but more for investigation. 3. Bloodhound Bloodhounds have been around for a very long time, originating in Europe around the 7th century. They were originally used for hunting, but are considered the first modern police dog when the London Metropolitan Police Force first used two bloodhounds to track Jack the Ripper. Before this, people had still been using them for hundreds of years unofficially to track fugitives and criminals. 2. Belgian Malinois The Belgian Malinois gets its name from the city of Malines in Belgium, where the breed was first developed to herd and protect livestock during the late 19th century (kind of like the Rottweiler). It was brought to the U.S. in the early 1900s and in 1908 there was a notice in the AKC Gazette that 5 Belgian Sheepdogs had been added to the New York City Police Force. They began their military career in WWI where they served as messengers and assistants to the Red Cross. 1. German Shepherd You probably guessed they would be number 1! Captain Max von Stephanitz of the German Army developed the German Shepherd between 1899 and 1914 as a herding and farm dog. Through selective breeding, he focused on the traits necessary for military and police work, including intelligence, loyalty, dedication, and tenacity. That’s why they are the perfect canine cop and soldier. #dogs #amazing #originsexplained #katrina
Hi, it’s Katrina! From the giant half-shark, half octopus lurking in the depths to blood-sucking witches waiting for you in the dark, here are 9 mythological creatures from Caribbean and Bahamas folklore. Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/katrinaexplained/ Subscribe For New Videos! http://goo.gl/UIzLeB Check out these videos you might like: Unbelievable Animals SAVING Other Animals! 🐯https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxehUWvMr38 LARGEST Animals Ever Discovered! 🐙https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yj7F_tPYsU Wild Animals That SAVED Human Lives! 🐻https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mllqeVSsIl0 9. Lusca The lusca is one of the rare tales that may hold some truth. In many stories it is a massive, octopus-like Caribbean sea monster that’s bigger than the giant octopus and the giant squid. Some legends describe the creature as a hybrid between an octopus and a shark, a multi-headed monster, a dragon-like creature, or an evil spirit. 8. Chickcharney A chickcharney is an ugly, three-toed, owl-like creature that lurks on the Bahamian island of Andros. It’s roughly three feet (0.91 meters) tall and has glowing red eyes and a fully-rotating head, with fine feathers that resemble fur. In some stories, it’s an elfin-humanoid creature that looks like a bird, but isn’t, and it sometimes has a tail that it can use to climb and hang from trees. And this cryptid is super finicky and you never know when it might be in a bad mood. 7. Jumbee A “Jumbee” is a type of mythological malevolent spirit or demon found in folklore throughout the Caribbean. There are many different types of jumbees, reflecting the diversity of the islands’ cultures. In many cases, the basic concept of a jumbie is that when a person who has been evil in life dies, they become an instrument of evil in death. 6. Lagahoo Also called the Ligahoo or Lugarhou, the Lagahoo is a shapeshifting monster in the folklore of Trinidad and Tobago that is loosely related to French and Germanic versions of the werewolf. Unlike its cousins, the Lagahoo does not necessarily appear as a wolf. By day, it seems like a typical human. 5. Ciguapa Ciguapas are alluring, feminine creatures of Dominican folklore with brown or dark blue skin, black eyes, and long, smooth hair that covers them like a gown. The strangest thing about them perhaps is that their feet face backwards (seems to be a common theme here?). They do not speak -- instead, they communicate using child-like cries -- and they sing beautifully. 4. Papa Bois Papa Bois is a folklore character of Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia, and Grenada and is the keeper of the forest and all its life forms. He goes by several names, including “Master of the Woods,” and Daddy Bouchon, which means “Hairy Man.” He typically appears as a short, horned, and extremely hairy old man with a beard made of leaves and at least one cloven hoof as a foot. Sometimes, he takes the form of a large possum. 3. La Diablesse Many characters of Caribbean folklore originated from the fusion of French and West African cultures. One of them is La Diablesse, a devilish seductress who’s well-known in Trinidad and Tobago, and who may have originated in Martinique. 2. Baccoo The Baccoo exists in the mythology of many Caribbean countries. They are tiny, bearded men with large eyes and long arms and legs, who live inside of bottles and who are said to be able to perform great feats of magic. They’re also a bit mischievous, famous for pelting stones at people’s houses or moving objects inside. They are are difficult to please, can shapeshift, and like to make trouble at night. 1. Soucouyant Known in some places as the Ole-Hig or the Hag, the soucouyant is a shapeshifting, blood-sucking old hag with a widespread presence in Caribbean folklore, including in Dominica, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, and Grenada, as well as other places. #mythology #creatures #originsexplained #katrina
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