Our Dogs

The selection process of dogs for the K9 Medical Detection programme is rigorous and only the best dogs are eligible. Dogs must show enthusiasm and a willing desire to perform any task. This needs to be accompanied by a strong work ethic. Dogs are required to have an excellent temperament and be calm and confident in any environment and around people.

Dogs in the K9MD programme are not breed-specific. Their ability to work combined with temperament determines their suitability. To ensure the availability of suitable dogs we have a puppy development programme where genetically selected puppies are raised and socialised in preparation for their scent detection training. The health and welfare of all K9MD dogs are of paramount importance and accordingly undergo regular health checks.

K9 Medical Detection dogs enjoy the perfect work/life balance. K9MD dogs love going to work. It’s a happy place! Throughout their training and medical detection work, they enjoy a variety of enrichment experiences. Runs on the beach, on the farm, interacting with the general public. K9 Medical Detection dogs live with either the trainer or K9 Medical Detection personnel and enjoy family life when not working. They are not left in kennels.

Blaze

The late Blaze was our K9MD Ambassador and role model. Blaze has sadly passed away, but she was with Pauline every step of the way creating K9 Medical Detection New Zealand. She trained in tracking and search work, collected …

Levi

K9MD Levi is the first dog in the country to be raised by K9 Medical Detection New Zealand and specifically trained for the early detection of bowel cancer in urine. K9MD Levi has shown conclusively his ability to successfully …

Weta

Weta comes from Heisenberg Kennels. Her genetics are from some of the most sought-after working dog lines in Europe. The Heisenberg Kennels dogs are well known for their stability, great temperaments and strong work ethic. Many dogs are trained …

Frieda

K9MD Freida has shown conclusively her ability to successfully detect Prostate Cancer in extremely low concentrations with a high level of proficiency. In October 2021 Freida completed a blind randomised control trial as a validation for the proof of …

Ace

Ace - Pheasant Run Biscuit Springer Spaniel, ACE, has been an excellent addition to the K9MD Canine Team. He has joined our Prostate Cancer Detection Dog Team and has commenced his cancer detection training. He is showing excellent promise …

Magic

Lukhan Gold Fly Away Magic comes from the best Canadian field-line working Golden Retrievers. Lukhan Gold Kennels. Lukhan Golden Retrievers are well known for their stamina in the field, they have excellent temperament, a strong retrieval drive and agility …

Hero

K9MD Hero was generously donated to K9MD by Claire and Lyell from Flagstaff Kennels. Hero is a confident pup and exhibits all the traits we look for in a quality working-line dog. We are sure he is going to …

Hogan

K9MD Hogan was gifted to K9 Medical Detection NZ by the NZ Police. We are incredibly fortunate to receive such a high quality working line puppy. Hogan has settled in well and has commenced both his environment training and …

Hunter

K9MD Hunter (Pulse von Heisenberg) has joined our canine team. Genetically selected and another well bred German shepherd from New Zealand's top working-line breeder, Heisenberg Kennels. Hunter has been designated as New Zealand's first ovarian cancer detection dog. He …