Truly , dogs are matchless , bewitching most faithful friends people can ever have . They are extremely intelligent and of great service to the nation . Find it difficult to believe ? Ever heard of the Dog Squad . Well Delhi Police will be engaging in their service 100 more dogs in their Dog Squad . Their duties include hunting for drugs and explosives , finding lost people , detecting evidence where ever criminal activity is suspected and showing firm and constant support to their handlers  .

Dog squads are used internationally . In Canada their assistance is required in apprehending those involved in criminal activity . They receive foremost training along with their handlers . Germany has military police dogs . The perfect breeds for such heroic duties are the German Shepherd , Belgian Malinois and Rothwaiter .

In fact dogs have been used for these matchless duties since the Middle Ages . Surprisingly the word “sleuth “ ie. Detective is derived from bloodhounds which were called “slough dogs “ in Scotland while performing similar jobs . In the 19^th century Night watchmen took the help of dogs against offenders . However it was in Ghant , Belgium that the original formal police dog service was established in 1899 .

Now I will introduce you to my winsome , darling animal friends in my neighbourhood . You’ll be amazed at the multifarious variety they display in their individual nature and temperament . Fluke for eg an adopted stray is an extreme extrovert , captivatingly friendly . Whistle or throw a ball and he will come prancing playfully , jumping and standing on his hind legs , his front paws trying to grasp your hands . He can open doors effortlessly by turning the handle with incomparable dexterity .

Toss on the other hand is more of an introvert . He demonstrates matchless faithfulness to his owner and please don’t attempt to pat him . He is a VIP and gets easily irritated . Humans just don’t seem to understand his feelings , that’s what Toss strongly feels . He loves playing with toys and will condescend to acknowledge you if some meat is offered .

Then there is Basanti a Spitz . She loves being massaged and is a connoisseur of good food . Be it dal makhani , samosa , momos , chowmein , and you name it she is ever willing to devour it in huge gulps . Her best friend Gusto a Dalmatian often bathes my face with his warm licks . Not so friendly with all humans he does not dislike other dogs and often becomes a victim to their bad moods .

Pari and little Boondi the street dogs wildly chase most cars and scare people on bikes . Pari is boondis idol and will copy whatever the former does . They are however harmless and cherished by the labourers children of a nearby construction of a new building .