K9 Hunter, a Dutch shepherd who is almost 8 years old, has been with his partner Sgt. Dakota Smith since 2020.
The pair began their partnership in Calhoun County and moved to Jackson County in 2022. Hunter is what’s known as a dual purpose K9, and has spend his time in law enforcement tracking, apprehending suspects, and sniffing out narcotics.
According to Smith, Hunter has assisted in the seizure of over $1.1 million in illegal narcotics, as well as tracking for many, many miles.
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