The Mounties are calling on young Canadians to help name the newest members of its canine unit, a litter of 13 German Shepherd puppies born at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre.
The annual Name the Puppy contest invites children to submit names that will eventually be carried by future police dogs serving across the country. The RCMP says it’s looking for originality and imagination, but there are a few rules to follow.
The contest rules and requirements include:
The 13 winning entrants will each receive a prize package that includes a laminated photo of the puppy they named, a plush RCMP dog named Justice, and an RCMP water bottle.
The RCMP’s Police Dog Service Training Centre, located in Innisfail, Alta., is home to the national breeding program that supplies dogs for police work across Canada.
A list of previous winners and instructions for entering the contest can be found here.
