Smoky the War Dog: How a Tiny Yorkshire Terrier Became a Hero on the Frontline
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (989 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1742574599 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Keno7"Five Stars" according to Keno72. Wonderful book. I have 2 Yorkies and they are beautiful dogs. I thoughly enjoyed the story.. said Five Stars. Wonderful book. I have "Five Stars" according to Keno72. Wonderful book. I have 2 Yorkies and they are beautiful dogs. I thoughly enjoyed the story.. Yorkies and they are beautiful dogs. I thoughly enjoyed the story.. "Yorkies" according to Janet M. Stark. Love all Yorkie stories. Amazing! Amazon Customer Nigel Allsopp's expertly written book weaves the amazing story of American WWII war dog heroine, Smoky, with fascinating information on Australian military and working dogs. Smoky, born in Brisbane Australia and later mysteriously found in an abandoned foxhole in the midst of the New Guinea jungle near Nadzab, was, incredibly, a 4 lb. pure bred Yorkshire Terrier. She wasn't just a "mascot" but she was
This experience inspired Bill to visit injured soldiers with Smoky while on leave in Australia and she is recognised today as the first therapy dog of record.. When he fell ill with dengue fever, Bill asked to have Smoky by his side and she was soon visiting other soldiers on the ward, bringing happiness to the sick and wounded. He named her Smoky, never dreaming that his little mate would turn out to be quite so extraordinary. Her presence there was a mystery, but American soldier Bill Wynne became her new owner. In March 1944, deep in the New Guinean jungle, a little Yorkshire Terrier was found hiding in a foxhole
Nigel has trained numerous Government Agencies such as Customs, Police, Corrective Service and Federal Aviation Security in the use of specialist dogs. Nigel has also trained and supplied specialist detection dogs and Military Working Dogs to South East Asian Countries on behalf of formal government requests whilst in the NZDF. He became the first Military Dog trainer to qualify as a NZ Civilian Police dog trainer and supervisor. . About the Author Nigel Allsopp born in the United Kingdom started his Military Career as a Military Working Dog Handler in the Royal New Zealand Air Force Police in 1980. During his service he was a Military Working Dog Handler, a specialist Narcotic detection dog handler and an Explosive detection handler at various times. Within his 15 years service he rose to the rank of DOGMASTER responsible for all aspects of Canine Operations and training within the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)
Nigel has also trained and supplied specialist detection dogs and Military Working Dogs to South East Asian Countries on behalf of formal government requests whilst in the NZDF. He became the first Military Dog trainer to qualify as a NZ Civilian Police dog trainer and supervisor. During his service he was a Military Working Dog Handler, a specialist Narcotic detection dog handler and an Explosive detection handler at various times. Within his 15 years service he rose to