Knopp Run Kennels

04/30/2024

K9 Togo can find anything... even a handgun buried underneath a thick layer of moss.

USFWS Federal Wildlife Canine Officer Pete Harvey (FWCO) and K9 Togo, were recently requested to assist the Alaska State Troopers with a domestic violence call. After the crime, the assailant discarded evidence before fleeing to a nearby campground. The victim told law enforcement that the suspect was armed with a handgun.

After a long search through rain and bad weather, K9 Togo located the firearm under a thick layer of moss. Well done FWCO Harvey and Togo for being there and being prepared!

Photo by USFWS

08/27/2023

The FDA is investigating more than 500 reports that appear to link dog foods that are marketed as "grain free" to canine dilated cardiomyopathy.

08/27/2023

At least 1,382 cases of heart damage, possibly diet related, have been reported in dogs, although veterinary researchers believe the problem could be more widespread than the numbers suggest.

08/12/2023

Washington State Task Force 1 was activated by FEMA August 10, 2023 as a Type III, with 10 additional support personnel and as a Human Remains Detection Canine Mission ready Package (HRD MRP) consisting of 5 people with 3 HRD dogs. A Type III task force is comprised of 35 highly trained members from many agencies across the Puget Sound. They are all headed to Maui and expected to arrive early this afternoon HI time. Out of the 50 deployed members, 5 dog teams are included. 2 Live Find teams and 3 HRD teams all who have to become certified after turning the age of 2 years old and then they recertify every 3 years to demonstrate their abilities are being maintained to the FEMA standard.
Philson is waiting patiently while his handler, Sue, packs his bags to include 14+ days of dog food, dog treats, toys, his bed and anything else he wants/needs. He is one of WA-TF1's 3 HRD Canines deployed and is 4 years old.
Praying for everyone affected by the events on Maui and for all of the first responders! Stay safe, take care of each other and know you are all in our thoughts and prayers! 🇺🇸

07/13/2023

Watch the Crestline OH Pro Sport Truck Hunt NEXT WEEKEND on the Joy Dog Food page LIVE hosted by Josh Michaelis

04/28/2023

is proud to sponsor the UKC Regional Qualifying Event at the Pickaway County Coonhunters Association in New Holland, OH this weekend.

04/15/2023

TUNE IN THURSDAY AT 10 A.M.:
🔴Meet MAUDIE the Bloodhound, K9 with Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Indiana - who safely located a missing child. Her nose is just a part of her charm! Deputy Neal Hoard joins us in studio with Maudie!
WATCH 10 A.M. WISH-TV 8 & streaming LifeStyleLIVE.TV with Amber Hankins George Mallet Randy Ollis Kayla Sullivan

04/15/2023

03/12/2023

02/09/2023

  Early on Monday morning, February 6, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Türkiye, Syria, and the surrounding region, destroying buildings and leaving a swath of devastation stretching hundreds of miles. One of the strongest quakes ever to hit the region, it produced aftershocks nearly as s...

02/05/2023

Good day for the pup! 1st squirrel on his own!

12/30/2022

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12/26/2022

Merry Christmas to all of our K9 Handlers, partners, supporters, and families. This was a record year for training ESD K9s! We trained and placed 28 ESD K9s this year, including our first international K9 in Thailand! Because of you, our K9s have been on almost 1,000 search warrants, rescued close to 100 children and have arrested close to 800 predators this year alone!!
In two weeks, we will be placing our 100th K9! In 2020, we finished the year at 45 K9s trained! Because of you, our numbers have more than doubled!
We are not slowing down in 2023! We are already filling spots including a few more international dogs!
Happy New Year to everyone! Thank you so much!

12/25/2022

12/15/2022

It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of K9 “Chip” from Vancouver Police Department in Washington. He was the 7th (007) ESD K9 trained at Jordan Detection K9. He had a strong personality that I am sure will be missed by everyone that knew him. Rest in Peace good boy! 😢
Sending prayers to the Givens family and the Vancouver Police Department.

His handler, Detective Givens posted this on his social media

In August of 2017, I was assigned Chip. He and I met in Indiana and have been working, living, and playing together ever since. He was 2 1/2 at the time. Chip has deployed on 94 search warrants and recovered 35 pieces of missing evidence. In 3 of the cases, Chip recovered crucial evidence that had been missed, and were it not for him, the suspect would have gone free.

Jen and I joke that I spend more time with Chip than with her. And it's true. I have owned dogs my entire life, but I have never experienced a closer bond until I became a handler. Chip is my partner, my family member, and my best friend second only to my wife.

Chip crossed the rainbow bridge on 12-14-2022 at 2254 hours. He was 2 months shy of turning 8. He passed peacefully with his head in my hands, surrounded by those that love him. Earlier that day, Chip had conducted what would be his final search at 1845 hours at the residence of a suspect who was exploiting children online. He loved working and searching with me, and I can think of no greater parting gift to him than he and I working one last time together. Being Chip's handler was without question my favorite part of my career.

As you can see by these and many past pictures, Chip was a beloved member of our family. He loved my wife and my kids as much as I do, and they clearly loved him. Although we will miss him horribly, I still am so thankful for the time we had with him. It is like I told Jennifer last night, "God did not take take Chip away from us. He brought Chip to us."

12/11/2022

American Kennel Club: 80%-90% of dogs purchased by government come from overseas

12/10/2022

It was a heartwarming reunion Thursday after a K-9 in training got away from his handler.The York County Sheriff's Office said Gunner

12/05/2022

Tomorrow, NFL players around the country will participate in , including the incredible Matt Gay, , of the LA Rams. Matt is a placekicker for the Rams and Super Bowl LVI Champion, and we are proud that on Sunday, he will support Operation Underground Railroad on Sunday in the campaign. Matt will support O.U.R. not just on the field, but off the field with his personal dedication to helping rescue children. Join Matt and rise up for children, tomorrow and every day, at www.ourrescue.org/donate

12/05/2022

11/25/2022

Tournament of Champions is now over 1,000, with 1,033 qualifiers as of our most recent update this week. With just over one month left to get qualified, how many more will we see?

Remember, you need five cast wins at UKC-licensed Coonhound events before the end of 2022 in order to be qualified!