K9 dogs, horses add star power to National Day parade
PUTRAJAYA: Dogs and horses stole some of the spotlight at the 2026 National Day parade today, joining 112 service animals from six agencies in the march-past at Dataran Putrajaya.
At the 2026 National Day parade in Putrajaya, service animals, including dogs and horses, added star power to the event. The Prisons Department brought 10 K9 unit dogs, with Becky standing out by riding in a patrol vehicle. Customs Department contributed 10 drug detection dogs to its enforcement team. The Fire and Rescue Department featured six K9 dogs skilled in search operations, marching alongside their Canine Rescue Tender and emergency vehicles.
The police mounted unit led with 20 horses, followed by police K9 handlers with 16 German Shepherds as part of the Public Order and Riot Unit. The armed forces showcased Wolf Branch war dogs and a Ceremonial Mounted Squadron, while the four-legged participants trained for over a month prior to the parade.
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