Latest news with #canine
CBC
28-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Reporting for duty: 4 dogs and 1 horse join Calgary police team
The Calgary Police Service held a ceremony to present the newest members of the canine and mounted units with their badges.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Armed suspect arrested with help of K9 officer Link
Windsor police canine officer Link in Windsor, Ont., on Sept. 4, 2024. (Melanie Kentner/CTV News Windsor)
CBS News
21-05-2025
- CBS News
TSA retires O'Hare Airport's explosive-sniffing dog Panka after her 6 years of service
Most wish that we could retire after just six years on the job, but most would also agree that 8-year-old Panka had a remarkably full and successful career working with the Transportation Security Administration to sniff out explosives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Panka, an 8-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, has worked alongside handler Pete Kligerman for a little over a half decade, and on Wednesday was treated to a surprise retirement "ceremony." The canine was showered with tennis balls and other toys as a reward for a job well done. Panka celebrates retirement at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after nearly 6 years working with the Transportation Security Administration as an explosives-sniffing canine. Alexandra M Maestre/Transportation Security Administration "After years of providing an additional layer of security and protecting countless passengers transiting through O'Hare, Panka has earned her retirement," TSA Illinois Federal Security Director Jim Spriggs said. "Panka has represented us well and is a favorite of travelers. Best wishes to her, and thanks to Pete and his family, who will continue to care for her in the years to come." The agency said these canine workers are just one of the layers of security they use, and "supplement TSA's efforts to keep travelers safe and secure." Panka celebrates retirement at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after nearly 6 years working with the Transportation Security Administration as an explosives-sniffing canine. Transportation Security Administration At the same time, officials at O'Hare are touting the success of new cameras that can recognize a person's face and verify their identity. They're being used for U.S. citizens returning to the country after foreign travel. U.S. Customs and Border Protection claims the cameras have cut wait times by nearly 75%, and also reduced the number of missed flight connections for passengers on United and American Airlines by roughly the same proportion.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Is this man's greatest friend of all? AI creates Britain's idea of the perfect designer dog
Floppy ears, a curly tail and thick, brown fur… meet Bernie, the ultimate dog created by AI. This adorable four-legged friend is the perfect pal for every UK household—a crossbreed combining the favourite canine features of a nation of dog-lovers. From nose to tail, researchers from Burns Pet Nutrition quizzed 2,000 dog owners on every aspect of Fido's physique then fed the findings into an AI-powered image maker. Respondents were shown dozens of pooch pics spanning a variety of breeds from Huskies to Chihuahuas and Poodles. The results gave birth to Bernie - man's ultimate best friend. And, the study suggest Brits may be slowly losing their love for so-called designer dogs like Frenchies, Pugs and Dachshunds that often suffer a variety of congenital health problems. Bernie's big brown eyes - like those of a Spaniel - were the favourite for half (50%) the respondents. A recent study showed dogs with dark eyes appear more approachable [1]. One in three Brits [36%] prefer blue eyes, commonly associated with Huskies, and one in 10 (14%) like heterochromia iridis or different colours, a quirk seen mostly in Border Collies. Bernie has a long, thin nose like a Border Collie, the favourite of more than a third (37%) of Brits. Jack Russells (20%) and Labradors (26%) were also popular. Flat-faced pooches are no longer in vogue. French Bulldogs, the most popular breed in Britain six years ago, was chosen by only around one in 10 (16%) of respondents. The results may also reflect a shift in awareness around canine health. Flat-faced breeds such as Pugs and French Bulldogs, while still beloved by many, have come under increasing scrutiny for the health challenges they face. Often suffering from overheating, dental problems, and even eye conditions due to the structure of their skulls. The preference for longer-nosed breeds like Border Collies suggests a growing public understanding of how facial structure can impact a dog's well-being. When it comes to his coat, Bernie's has thick fur like a Siberian Husky or Newfoundland, favoured by (35%) of Brits. Smooth hair like a Basenji was marginally less popular (33%). Bernie's thick, glossy fur mirrors that of dogs with nutrient-rich diets—a testament to the importance of high-quality food. Just like humans, dogs benefit from a balanced intake of essential fatty acids, vitamins, and proteins. A well-fed dog not only feels better on the inside but also looks healthier on the outside, with a shinier, thicker coat and less skin irritation. Bernie's upturned curly 'sickle tail' is similar to that of a long-haired chihuahua. It was the overwhelming favourite picked by two-fifths (42%) of respondents in the survey. Another big pooch preference was for floppy ears like a Labrador, chosen by close to two-fifths (39%) of people. Less than a quarter (23%) opted for the 'button' ears of a Jack Russell. Medium-sized dogs are the stand-out favourite from the survey, voted for by two-fifths (43%) of Brits. Bernie is the same height as an Australian Sheepdog. And, his general body shape is more closely linked to a Labrador, which was chosen by a third (33%) of Brits. Followed closely by Cockerpoos, chosen by just over a quarter (27%). The study highlighted a slight generational divide. Gen Z and Millennials would prefer a medium-sized Labrador type dog, with husky blue eyes and short-hair like a Dachshund. The ideal dog for older age groups would be a similar size to an Airedale with brown eyes and a shorter coat. Laura Crotch Harvey, Nutrition Manager at Burns Pet Nutrition, said: 'Dogs have changed so much over the past few centuries, and this gives an insight into how they continue to change.' Hopefully, health and well-being will be front of mind alongside appearance, helping future generations of dogs to live a happy and healthy life'
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Border Patrol canine bitten by rattlesnake
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A U.S. Border Patrol canine named Boo was bitten by a rattlesnake Friday while working. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. in the Otay Mountain Wilderness, U.S. Border Patrol – San Diego Sector confirmed to FOX 5/KUSI. Coast Guard stops illegally chartered 'pleasure craft' in San Diego Boo was airlifted to an emergency hospital in La Mesa, where he was given anti-venom and is currently under observation. The CBP Canine Program, which is the largest and most diverse law enforcement canine program in the country, has more than 1,500 canine teams. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
