Chips, the famous War Dog of World War II, was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart, both were later revoked. In 1993, Disney produced a TV movie about Chips called “Chips the War Dog.” While ...

K9 dogs, short for "canine", are indispensable companions for law enforcement and military forces worldwide. Their specialized training and natural abilities make them valuable assets in a variety of ...

Imagine a loyal friend, brave partner, and fearless protector, all rolled into one. That’s exactly what comes to mind when we think of a military, law enforcement, or search and rescue dog. These ...

MILITARY WORKING DOGS HAVE BEEN WORKING ALONGSIDE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AND COAST GUARD SINCE THE SECOND WORLD WAR. BUT FOR MUCH OF THAT TIME, WHEN THEY WERE RETIRED ...

Rick Colts knew something was wrong the moment his military working dog changed his search pattern. It was June 1, 2011, the final patrol before Colts and his German shepherd, Torry, were scheduled to ...

Though she’s is a senior editor of special projects at Foreign Policy, Frankel’s weekly column about war dogs in the same publication is clearly where her heart lies; she shares her admiration for ...

THIS WEEK IN 1924, SERGEANT STUBBY, THE MOST DECORATED DOG OF WORLD WAR I, VISITED THE WHITE HOUSE. WHEN STUBBY, A STRAY PIT BULL MIX, STUMBLED ONTO THE TRAINING GROUNDS OF THE 102ND INFANTRY REGIMENT ...

Rebecca Frankel's new book called War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love is a very good and important book for a number of reasons. In her book Ms. Frankel "offers a riveting mix of ...

Veterans and dog lovers gathered Oct. 17 at Plaza San Antonio to honor 25 years of service by the U.S. War Dogs Association, a nonprofit dedicated to caring for America's military working dogs and ...