“Khaos” Coming Soon to Yakima County Sheriff’s Office

Chaos is defined as complete disorder or confusion, at least in the English language. However, it's also used to describe unpredictable, bold behavior. Perhaps this is more fitting in this situation.

  Khaos the new K-9 to join the Yakima County Sheriff's Office

Yakima County will soon welcome the new K-9, who specializes in apprehension and tracking. He's a 2-year-old Belgian Melanois by way of the Netherlands and a special law enforcement K-9 center in Alabama.

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The Yakima County Sheriff's Office says he and handler Deputy Sandall are working on training, and in a few months, he will be on the streets.

Officials say the new addition to the force would not be possible without a lot of help from the K-9 Foundation Yakima Valley, and Lucky Kennels, who designed and built some more units, including one for Khaos, to provide them with first-rate shelter.

Melanois are one of our favorite dogs, they resemble a German Shepard but have a more sleek and pointed nose and face. German Shepards are considered more tolerant, have a longer life-span, a bit bigger and stronger, and a little more calm temperment.

Melanois have sleeker bodies, are faster, more high-energy, and are considered less tolerant toward humans they don't know. While most law enforcement dogs are considered powerful and appear to be fearsome, Menlois can be more intimidating due to their temperment--making them ideal for tracking, pursuing, and apprehending suspects.