What information is included in the dog’s identification blocks?

• A. Organization, location, detector dog type, dog age, dog name, brand number, month, and year
• B. Dog breed
• C. Vaccination dates
• D. Diet plan

Answer: (A)

The information on a detector dog's identification blocks is chosen to uniquely identify the dog and its current status and assignment. It includes the organization and location to show which unit or facility the dog belongs to, and where it is deployed. The detector dog type specifies the dog’s specialization, so handlers and supervisors know what the dog is trained to detect. The dog’s age and name give quick, human-friendly context for routine checks and care, while the brand number provides a unique identifier across records and gear. The month and year indicate the issue or validity date for the blocks, helping verify that the information is current.

Vaccination dates belong in medical records, not the identification blocks, and a diet plan is part of the care or training plan rather than the identification itself. Dog breed is generally not needed in the identification blocks once the essential operational details are captured.