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K-9 Time Trivia Quiz

These furry K-9's have full time jobs. How much do you know about the work they perform?

A multiple-choice quiz by NaughtyScoo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
NaughtyScoo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
154,359

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4584

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the most common breed of dog used by Police K-9 units in the US? Hint

Rottweiler

Great Dane

Labrador Retriever

German Shepherd

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the national organization for police K-9's that holds an annual competition in which the top dogs from around the nation compete? Hint

USPDA

USK9A

USPCA

USPCO

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Question 3 of 10

3. What United States department has had the top police dog two years in a row, in 2002 and 2003, as determined by national competition? Hint

Jacksonville Sheriff Dept, Jacksonville-Florida

New York Police Dept, New York-New York

Cincinnati Police Dept, Cincinnati-Ohio

Mower County Sheriff Dept, Austin-Minnesota

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of the following is NOT a function of a police K-9? Hint

Apprehension

Field Sobriety Testing

Narcotic Detection

Searches

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Question 5 of 10

5. The main job of a police bloodhound is to track/search for missing persons.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Most of the Police K-9 dogs used in the United States are shipped from overseas.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. K-9's have been stabbed, shot, run over, and even killed in the line of duty.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What happens to the majority of Police K-9s after they retire and no longer work on the street? Hint

Go to the handler's home and live out their life

They are destroyed

Ownership goes back to the department who then sells the dog to a new owner

Get shipped back overseas

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Question 9 of 10

9. Police K-9's are trained to become agitated or bite when what happens? Hint

A suspect offers a physical threat

A verbal command is given

All these

The handler needs protection

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Question 10 of 10

10. Police dogs are paid a salary for the services they provide.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the most common breed of dog used by Police K-9 units in the US?

Answer: German Shepherd

The most common breed is the German Shepherd, however Belgian Malinois are increasing in numbers. They look like German Shepherds, but are faster and have a stronger drive.

2. What is the national organization for police K-9's that holds an annual competition in which the top dogs from around the nation compete?

Answer: USPCA

USPCA stands for the United States Police Canine Association. They have a national competition every year and award dogs in such areas as agility, article search, bite work, and obedience.

3. What United States department has had the top police dog two years in a row, in 2002 and 2003, as determined by national competition?

Answer: Mower County Sheriff Dept, Austin-Minnesota

Deputy Jeff Ellis and his K-9 partner Tazer from Mower County in Austin, Minnesota have earned first place two years in a row in 2002 and 2003. If they win again in 2004, it will be a new record. Only one other K-9 team has won twice in a row.

4. Which one of the following is NOT a function of a police K-9?

Answer: Field Sobriety Testing

A dog has no part in field sobriety testing, which tests to see if people are too intoxicated to drive.

5. The main job of a police bloodhound is to track/search for missing persons.

Answer: True

Bloodhounds are used strictly as search dogs. They are not used for apprehension of suspects.

6. Most of the Police K-9 dogs used in the United States are shipped from overseas.

Answer: True

Many breeds of dogs can be trained as Police K-9s, but certain breeds are favored, and departments order them from overseas.

7. K-9's have been stabbed, shot, run over, and even killed in the line of duty.

Answer: True

Just like many officers are killed in the line of duty, so are some K-9's. Suspects who don't want to be caught will try and harm the dog to avoid apprehension.

8. What happens to the majority of Police K-9s after they retire and no longer work on the street?

Answer: Go to the handler's home and live out their life

When a dog retires from service, it often goes with the handler. Although the dog doesn't actually work anymore, it still lives a normal life at the handler's home. They make very good family pets.

9. Police K-9's are trained to become agitated or bite when what happens?

Answer: All these

These dogs are trained to apprehend by verbal command from their handler and will also instinctively attack to protect their handler. If a suspect tries to harm the officer and the dog believes the officer is in danger, it will attack without command in an effort to protect its handler.

This is the same for physical agitation. If a suspect acts inappropriately- yelling, fighting, etc.- the dog interprets that as a threat.

10. Police dogs are paid a salary for the services they provide.

Answer: False

Although they're not actually paid, most departments do provide all food and costs associated with the dog such as vet bills. The dog, on the other hand is rewarded with a toy every time a job is performed correctly, which to them is more then enough pay!

Source: Author NaughtyScoo

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