Germany Offers Canine War Veterans for Sale

1921

BERLIN, Aug. 27.—The German government is selling its war dogs. It has a large number of wounded and disabled canines for sale and has offered them to the public at prices to be fixed by a valuation commission composed of veterinarians.

Many of the dogs are said to be too old for war work and others have been sick so long army officials have despaired of their ever being able to engage in active service again, should such service be required.

The public, which appears greatly attached to the lively and ferocious "police dog," has, nevertheless, displayed little interest in these canine veterans.

—The Indianapolis Star, August 28, 1921, page 20.