Just how costly is a sniffer dog?
What you need to know:
- But, just how expensive are such dogs? Mainly, they are usually trained to use their senses to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, and currency and contraband electronics.
Dar es Salaam. Hobby, a sniffer dog at the Dar es Salaam Port is "lost" and the Minister of Home Affairs, Kangi Lugola is concerned.
But, just how expensive are such dogs? Mainly, they are usually trained to use their senses to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, and currency and contraband electronics.
The German shepherd
In Kenya, the cost ranges from Sh270, 000 to Sh450, 000. This is a medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. On the dog-tips Tanzania online, a retailer was selling a puppy at Sh1milliona year ago. They are most preferred in police units for being moderately active, willing to learn, curious, which makes them excellent guard dogs and suitable for search missions.
The Dutch Shepherd
This is of Dutch origin. Such dogs were used by shepherds and farmers who needed a versatile dog, with few demands, and a dog that was able to adapt to a harsh and meager existence. On .puppyfind.com, it was selling at $1,200 until yesterday. On olx website in Uganda it was selling at Ush700, 000. Which is about Sh300, 000 in Tanzanian currency.
The Belgian Shepherd
This is a medium-to-large-sized herding dog. It originated in Belgium. On puppyfind.com, the cost was pegged at $2000 until yesterday. It is similar to other sheep herding dogs from that region, including the Dutch Shepherd, the German Shepherd, the Briard, and others. This is according to internet sources.
