Meet Our Coast Guard K9s
These incredible dogs have risked their lives to protect our waters and coastlines.
Pet each dog to see their reaction and learn more about them or uncover a unique service fact.
Niki
Coast Guard
K9 Facts
K9 Niki's Top 3 Stats:
- Conducted 25,000 bomb detection vehicle sweeps
- Boarded over 250 vessels
- Supports community outreach and educational visits at local schools
Skipper
Coast Guard
K9 Facts
Did you know that German Shepherds were the first police dogs? They were used in World War I, World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars to detect explosives like land mines.
Feco
Coast Guard
K9 Facts
Feco is an 8-year-old Coast Guard explosive detection K9 at Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco. Feco is a specialist in explosive detection and has covered major events such as Super Bowls, the 2016 Summer Olympic trials, San Francisco and Los Angeles Fleet Weeks, and Presidential State of the Union Addresses.
Simba
Coast Guard
K9 Facts
K9s can detect a wide variety of specific odors, such as explosives, humans, drugs, and even fruits and vegetables. Dogs are trained to alert to the presence of these odors with a learned response such as sitting or lying quietly.
Each K9 you've met here has a unique story of valor and service.
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