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The gentle giant Balou
Photo: Police Bremerhaven / dpa
The Bremerhaven police have to part with a Rottweiler.
"Despite continuous training and all efforts," Balou did not pass the service dog test, according to a press release.
Accordingly, the animal was eight weeks old when the officials took it in.
He has developed from a "cute puppy to a handsome muscle man" over the past few months.
"A real family dog"
But strength alone does not make a service dog.
Balou was "built up slowly and continuously".
Nevertheless, it has been shown that he does not meet the requirements of a service dog in "some points".
He was too nice for a service dog, said a police spokesman: "A real family dog".
That's why it was given to a new owner.
It is said that the trainer found it difficult to say goodbye.
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