DefenceThursday, 29 January 2026·The Hindu / PIB
BSF begins training Indian dog breeds like Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound for K9 units
BSF has taken the lead to train Indian dog breeds such as Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound for K9 units, a defence and indigenous-breeds current affair.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In January 2026, the Border Security Force (BSF) began leading efforts to train Indian dog breeds such as Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound for K9 units, highlighting indigenous breeds in security work.
Key specifics
- BSF is the force associated with the training initiative for K9 units.
- Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound are the two Indian dog breeds named in the report.
- The initiative was reported in January 2026, making it a current-affairs point for defence questions.
- K9 units are canine squads used in security and detection roles.
- The focus is on Indian breeds, a recurring TNPSC theme in defence and animal husbandry-linked questions.
Exam lens
Question type: Defence organisation and breed identification; BSF, Rampur Hound, Mudhol Hound, K9 units. TNPSC one-liner: “Which force has taken the lead to train Indian dog breeds for K9 units in 2026?”