“Kerala police commandos will soon have an “assault dog unit” to aid their ongoing anti-Maoist operations in north Kerala. 6 pure-bred Doberman Pinscher dogs, an exotic breed famed for its agility and aggressiveness, are currently being trained along with their human partners — commandos themselves — at the Kerala Police Academy in Thrissur. The breed was selected for its tolerance to heat, physical endurance, lithe frame, and agility which rendered it suitable for sustained deployment alongside special forces.”