<P> There are over 2,500 police dogs employed amongst the various police forces in the UK , with the German Shepherd as the most popular breed for general purpose work . The Belgian Malinois is also gaining in popularity ; in 2008 , a Belgian Malinois female handled by PC Graham Clarke won the National Police Dog Trials with the highest score ever recorded . </P>
<P> There are over 2,500 police dogs employed amongst the various police forces in the UK , with the German Shepherd as the most popular breed for general purpose work . The Belgian Malinois is also gaining in popularity ; in 2008 , a Belgian Malinois female handled by PC Graham Clarke won the National Police Dog Trials with the highest score ever recorded . </P>
how many police dogs are there in the uk
how many police dogs are there in the uk
over 2,500
over 2,500