Eight Belgian shepherd puppies born at Latvia's State Border Guard College kennel centre
Eight Belgian shepherd puppies were born on 10 November at the Cynology Centre of the State Border Guard College in Latvia. Their mother is the service dog Josie, and staff will pick the names through an idea contest.
Eight Belgian shepherd puppies – five females and three males – were born on 10 November 2026, on the eve of Lāčplēsis Day, at the Cynology Centre of the Cynology Service of the State Border Guard College in Latvia. The mother is Josie, a State Border Guard service dog, and this is her second litter. The news was reported by the college itself, which trains border guards and whose cynology service breeds working dogs.
Names in alphabetical order
The Cynology Centre has a tradition of naming each litter's puppies in alphabetical order. This time, all the names must begin with the letter “S”.
College staff will take part in choosing the names. An idea contest will be held in which employees can submit their own suggestions. Once the proposals have been collected, a vote will select eight names for the new residents of the Cynology Centre.
Purpose of the Cynology Service
The task of the Cynology Service is to supply the State Border Guard with dogs suited to its service needs. To do this, it organises breeding work, raises puppies and carries out their initial training. During this process, attention is paid to the dogs' physical development and suitability for future service duties.
