Two New Dogs Join the Peterborough Police Service's K9 Unit

The Peterborough Police Service’s team just got furrier and cuter with two new dogs joining the K9 unit announced Friday.

Gryphon. Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

Police Service Dog (PSD) Gryphon is an 18-month-old Dutch Shepherd. He just completed his 15-week training course with handler PC Wentworth run by the Niagara Regional Police Service. Gryphon is now certified for general-purpose patrol.

K9 Gryphon is trained in human scent detection and location, suspect apprehension, article detection, handler protection, and narcotics detection. 

Mag. Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

Police Service Dog (PSD) Mag is a Belgian Malinois turning two in February. She is trained in firearms and ammunition detection.

After completing her basic training on Oct. 6, she has been operational in the City of Peterborough alongside PSD Isaac and her handler PC Cowie. She was generously donated to the Peterborough Police Service by Grassroots Kennels. 

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