The R litter!
The QPS and Brisbane Dog Squad is proud to announce the arrival of the latest litter of crime fighters, the 'R litter' of German Shepherds.
Born on March 16, these nine new pups are the first in a string of litters on the way for the Dog Squad and come from strong breeding lines.
As is tradition with Dog Squad litters, all have names beginning with R. PD Rocco, also from a previous 'R litter' fathered this litter, along with proud mum, Halo.
This litter is made up of two girls and seven boys:
- Rhode; and
- Raja for the girls;
- Raptor;
- RJ;
- Ruckus;
- Raider;
- Rumble; and
- Reggie for the boys.
Before they begin their new careers, the pups are content with lots of naps and snuggling in with mum halo in their whelping box.
Now, at three weeks old, the pups are beginning to open their eyes, stand and keep mum busy as they become more and more active every day.
We look forward to bringing you further updates on the R litter puppies as they continue to grow, explore and team up with their new foster carers once they are eight-weeks-old.
From there, they will begin their socialisation period before coming back to the Dog Squad to begin their official Police Dog training.
Proud handler, Sergeant Dean Hansen with one of the pups.
