K9
Law enforcement dog
K9 is an alphanumeric spelling of canine, used especially in law enforcement and military contexts for police dogs and their units: K9 unit, K9 officer, K9 handler.
The spelling appears on vehicle markings, patches, and official designations.
Outside official use, K9 sometimes appears in pet business names or casual references to dogs.
Trained law enforcement canine
- handlerOne who manages something
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- bomb squadExplosive ordnance responders
- search and rescueFinding and saving people
tracking · cadaver dog · law enforcement · apprehension · detection · protection · service · training
Domesticated barking mammal
- puppyJuvenile canine
- breedCultivated variety of animal
- domesticatedBred under human care
- pawsAnimal feet
tail · bark · fur · collar · leash · pet · companion · muzzle
Abbreviated writing system
- alphanumericLetters and digits combined
- homophoneIdentically pronounced, differently spelled word
- notationSystem of written symbols
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
slang · informal · wordplay · pun · phonetic spelling · license plate · vanity plate · branding
police dog
Trained law enforcement canine
- handlerOne who manages something
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- bomb squadExplosive ordnance responders
search and rescue · tracking · cadaver dog · law enforcement · apprehension · detection · protection · service · training · certification
dog
Domesticated barking mammal
- puppyJuvenile canine
- breedCultivated variety of animal
- domesticatedBred under human care
paws · tail · bark · fur · collar · leash · pet · companion · muzzle · snout
shorthand
Abbreviated writing system
- alphanumericLetters and digits combined
- homophoneIdentically pronounced, differently spelled word
- notationSystem of written symbols
symbol · slang · informal · wordplay · pun · phonetic spelling · license plate · vanity plate · branding · logo
- working dogspolice dog, guide dog, herding dog, sniffer dogs, detection dog
- Korean CarsHyundai, Kia, Tucson, Santa Fe, Telluride
- military dogswar dogs, K-9, patrol dogs, guard dogs, attack dogs
- military vehiclestank, tanks, supply trucks, fuel tankers, troop carriers
Tame animal kept indoors
lap dog · companion dog · family dog · companion animal · show dog
- K9 unitLaw enforcement canine team
- K9 handlerPolice dog's human partner