During World War II, the Nazi regime trained dogs for military purposes such as guarding, search and rescue, and even carrying explosives. These dogs were highly trained and considered a valuable asset to the military.
After the war ended, many Nazi military dogs were killed by handlers or left to die of starvation or disease. This was often due to a lack of resources and the fact that many people considered dogs dangerous or associated them with the Nazi regime.
However, the allied forces captured some of these dogs and took them back to their homeland. Some were used by their instructors or other members of the military, others were used by law enforcement or for other purposes, such as helping the disabled.
In Germany, attempts have been made to rehabilitate and retrain surviving military dogs for civilian purposes such as police work and search and rescue. The German Shepherd breed in particular has a long history in law enforcement thanks to its intelligence, loyalty and trainability.
In general, the fate of Nazi military dogs varied according to the circumstances and the country where they were found.