‘Top Dog’ has a special connection to local K-9 trials
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Darren Terry, right, and his K-9 Quu, are surrounded by some of the honors they won over a couple of years, in this photo taken at the United States Military Academy at West Point, after they won the national championship in 1999.
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Darren Terry, left, and his K-9 Quu, are shown behind some of their awards, after winning "Top Dog" in 1999 in Atlantic City. This photo was taken after the competition at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
PUNTA GORDA — One hundred fifty K-9 officers and their handlers are expected to descend on the city in a little over a week, all hoping to take the top spot in the United States Police Canine Association’s National Field Trials.
Doing so will make the winner “Top Dog,” a distinction that means the same as earning most valuable player in the Super Bowl for those who strive for perfection in police dog competitions.
