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Chewbarka

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K9 Chewbarka
Specialty
Explosives Detection/Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.)
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Sex
Female
Weight
58 pounds
Birthdate
Training
ATF National Canine Center, Front Royal, VA
Handler
Special Agent Canine Handler Derek Wright
Location
Phoenix Field Division

K-9 Chewbarka is an ATF Explosives Detection Canine assigned to the Phoenix Field Division with Special Agent Canine Handler Derek Wright. Her job is to find explosives, guns and ammunition. She is also an ATF Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.) able to work off leash up to 150 yards away from her handler and detect more than 19,000 distinct odors. K-9 Chewbarka started her training with the Guide Dog Foundation.

Field Operations

K-9 Chewbarka deploys on numerous ATF operations and also works on cases with the Albuquerque Police Department. She is successful in locating evidence in a variety of environments under extreme weather conditions.

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