CINNAMINSON — It was a little scary, suddenly having to care for a 90-pound German shepherd that already had training in how to apprehend criminals.

“They just gave me the dog and a lead and said, ‘Here you go,’ “ said Tim Obuchowski, the 2011 Cinnaminson police officer of the year. “I had already seen the dog bite (in training) and wondered in the back of my mind, ‘What if he tries to attack me?’ “

But that wasn’t in the nature of Chuck, the dog soon to be the township’s full-time tracking and apprehension canine.

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Various dog breeds reflect different personality types. Teenagers also love taking their pet out and caring for them. To get the clear picture as to which dog breeds are best for teenagers, here are the options for you. Take a look at the best dog breeds for teenagers.

Best dogs for teens:

Chihuahua: Also known as Chee, this feminine dog is a pint sized miniature dog which is very easy to carry. This is a feminine dog which was highlighted by Paris Hilton. Young girls can carry their chic look with a small accessorised chihuahua.

German Shepherd: This is a smart dog breed ideal for young boys. German Shepherds are strong, aggressive and respond brilliantly to training. This dog breed can only be handled by teens who are strong enough to carry the weight of the giant German shepherd.

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The Nevada SPCA says the first Pet Pal of the new year is a seven-year-old canine with the heart and energy level of a puppy.

German Shepherd Zena, a spayed female, is looking to be part of a home to start the new year.

The no-kill animal shelter said she was put up for adoption because she was not compatible with small animals.

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A single woman needs to be very careful as she stays alone and tight security is important. Pets especially dogs are all time favourites of single women. This is mainly because they are loyal, friendly and protective. Single women don’t feel lonely when they have dogs at home. If you are a single woman and want to own a dog then here are few dog breeds which are best for single women.

Ideal dog breeds for single women:

German Shepherd: This dog is loyal, protective, fast learning and obedient. Proper training can make them the best dog breed for single women. They want love and attention from their owner as they are very caring and protective. Therefore, be careful with the aggressive behaviour of this dog.

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An Odessa man bonded out of jail Sunday after, authorities said, he led a deputy on a chase that resulted in a K-9 unit’s death.

Kazoe, a 4–year-old male German Shepherd, died after he was struck by an unknown vehicle while in pursuit of a man evading arrest, an Ector County Sheriff’s Office news release stated.

Eighteen-year-old Angel Herrera Morales, 804 W. 19th St., was released Sunday morning on bonds totaling $21,000 from the Ector County Detention Center and was charged with second-degree felony interference of a police service animal (with death).

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TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Dec. 18 (PIA) -– The Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council [PADAC] in Bohol has found two more allies in its fight against drug abuse in the province— two sniffing German Shepherd dogs.

Bohol officials showed Wednesday one of the two drug-sniffing German Shepherd dogs and their handlers to add brute muscle and beastly instinct to to track and help control country’s porous coastlines.

The presentation came after President Benigno S. Aquino III admitted the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has only 16 detection dogs distributed throughout the country’s 16 regions.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — While reasons vary for attending the four-day Crown Classic Dog Shows that end today at the International Exposition Center, everyone who comes has one thing in common — the love of dogs.

And each day, there are about 2,000 dogs to love, all purebred but of more sizes, shapes and breed names than anyone can imagine. Owners and handlers are just as diverse geographically, because they come from all over the country, said show manager Bill Russett.

Many of the dogs compete just for best of breed and best of show honors, which bestow points that can lead to a national championship. Because the goal of these competitions is to evaluate the dogs as potential breeding stock, they cannot be spayed or neutered, said Vikky Gaston of Weirton, W.Va., who was showing a whippet.

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Kent Police is recruiting German Shepherd dogs to be specially trained to fight crime across the county.

Officers are asking for dogs aged between 12 and 18 months to join the service.

Candidates will receive first class training in areas such as tracking, searching and looking for missing people.

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