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Old Nov 21, 2017 | 4:51 pm
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If you see beagles, it's USDA. They like them for food inspection because the beagles are both very food driven and are seen as non-threatening by passengers. Smaller dogs also typically have a longer lifespan (and working life) than bigger dogs, so possibly less turnover and fewer training expenses in the canine ranks than other agencies that use bigger dogs.
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