Rescue dogs

Quick as lightning as lifeguards, searching through the rubble caused by earthquakes or digging through huge piles of snow after devastating avalanches. These four-legged heroes have found true life-saving vocations through their determination and their sense of smell. 

Avalanche dogs

Avalanche rescue dogs

An avalanche rescue dog takes only 15 minutes to search an area of 50 x 50 meters. 20 people with avalanche probes would need about 2 hours. Speed in locating avalanche victims is crucial, because 90 percent of avalanche victims survive only if rescued within 15 minutes. A case for the avalanche dog.

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Rescue Swimmer

Newfoundlands are very brave and daring lifeguards. They even jump out of helicopters to rescue swimmers in distress and do not even shy away from very cold water.

Earthquake rescue dog

An invaluable member of any earthquake rescue team is the earthquake rescue dog. He moves with lightning speed and on velvet paws, and his trained and highly effective nose make him the hero of every earthquake rescue site.

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