Protection

Through the ages, poodles have been used in various capacities by our civil servants. 

Pillicoc Kennels provided trained poodles to the US government in WWII.

Poodles were instrumental in getting the Dogs for Defense program started. They were primarily used in sentry positions in the United States rather than being placed on the battlefield overseas. “This breed has unusual ability to learn and retain and keen senses. A drawback is a rapidly-growing coat, [they] never shed, and it requires constant cutting to prevent its becoming matted.” It was also noted that they were essentially a friendly dog, which could be problematic. (Retrieved from: Poodles Against Hitler: A Canine Unit for World War II, n.d.)

There are various organizations that are known for Protection Dogs:  (There are one or more known Poodles involved in each of these listed activities)

• Police K9 Dogs
• Drug Detection Dogs
• Forensic Dogs

While Protection Poodle is not a main area by which points can be accumulated to achieve the VIP Versatility Certificate or Versatility Certificate Excellent or Versatility Certificate Master award,  “Individual points may be earned, at the discretion of the Committee, for other activities, which represent extraordinary achievement, such as special recognition by a police or fire department.”