Top 10 Dog Breeds Often Kept in Prisons

Jun 05, 2025 Khushi Kumari

German Shepherd Known for loyalty and intelligence, German Shepherds are often used as K9 units for sniffing out drugs and maintaining order

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Labrador Retriever Friendly and obedient, Labs are frequently used in prison therapy programs to calm inmates and aid mental health

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Belgian Malinois Highly active and alert, this breed is used in prison patrol units, excelling in obedience and aggression control

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Golden Retriever Calm, empathetic, and easy to train—Golden Retrievers are perfect therapy dogs inside prisons, especially in women’s facilities

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Bloodhound With a powerful nose, Bloodhounds are sometimes used in escapee tracking and perimeter monitoring in rural prisons

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Rottweiler Strong and fearless, Rottweilers are occasionally used in high-security prisons for protection and intimidation

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Poodle Surprisingly smart and gentle, Poodles are used in pet therapy programs and rehabilitation dog training workshops

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Boxer Boxers are playful yet protective, making them good candidates for both therapy and guard duties in select prison environments

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Border Collie Highly intelligent and easy to train, Border Collies are sometimes used in inmate dog training programs for skill development

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Pit Bull Often part of inmate dog-rehab programs, Pit Bulls help teach responsibility and empathy while getting a second chance at life

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