Eight puppies born at State Border Guard Kinology Centre

Eight puppies have been born at the Kinology Centre of Latvia's State Border Guard on the eve of Lāčplēsis Day. Their mother is the Border Guard's service dog Josie, for whom this is already the second litter. The puppies may in future join the service dogs that support the Border Guard's work.

Names beginning with "S"

The young dogs will be named according to the Kinology Centre's tradition: the puppies of each litter receive names in alphabetical order. This time, all the names must begin with the letter "S".

College staff will take part in choosing the names. Employees will be able to join an idea contest and submit their own proposals. A vote will then select eight names for the new residents of the Kinology Centre.

Purpose of the Kinology Service

The task of the Kinology Service is to provide the State Border Guard with dogs suited to service needs. To this end, breeding is organised, puppies are raised and their initial training is carried out. Particular attention is paid to the dogs' physical development and suitability for future service duties.