School for police dogs gives first tests

A total of 62 puppies at a border defense training facility in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, are receiving their first examination.

After several months of training, the young dogs — including German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois and Springer Spaniel — will be evaluated on their physical endurance and abilities, including adapting to the environment, concentration and courage.

After passing their initial examination, the pups will start their practical training courses, including learning how to intercept explosives and find drugs.

Successful animals will become police sniffer dogs and will join the missions in border areas in the province.