Eight Future Border Guards Born in Latvia: The Puppies Face Serious Service Ahead

On November 10, 2026, five girls and three boys were born at the Canine Center of the State Border Guard College. Their mother is a service dog named Josie, who has had her second litter. Now, the little four-legged inhabitants of the center will need to receive names. Moreover, they will be chosen according to a special tradition. At the Canine Center, it is customary to name the puppies of each new litter with names starting with a specific letter of the alphabet. This time, the lucky letter is **S**. The staff of the State Border Guard College will participate in choosing the names. A competition for ideas will be organized among the personnel, after which the proposed options will be put to a vote. As a result, the eight puppies will receive their names. But the little ones have more than just games and getting acquainted with the world ahead of them. The canine service is engaged in breeding and initial training of dogs for the needs of border protection. Specialists monitor the physical development of the puppies, assess their abilities and suitability for future work. As they grow, the most suitable dogs will be able to continue their training to perform service tasks. For now, the eight little Belgian shepherds are just beginning to explore the world. And although they are still far from serious service, the first steps of the future four-legged helpers of the border guards have already been taken.