BD – Now, I'm definitely going to watch that Puppy Bowl.

I too was a bit surprised.  The descriptions were almost laughable.  Gee, a small dog for small spaces?  'Ya think?  No, I say put a Scottish Deerhound or an Irish Wolfhound in the place and see how well he/she does.  At least they are sighthounds.

A "typical Jack Russell – very friendly and enthusiastic".  Now, I like Jack Russell Terriers (now known as a Parson Terrier) and actually owned one.  "Hard to reach areas such as attics and rugged terrain"?  From the Jack Russell Terrier Club's website:  "While outdoor activity and exercise is essential, the Jack Russell should never be permitted to roam unattended, even in the most remote country setting." and "Jack Russells can be very aggressive with other dogs, and in fact more than two should never be kept together unattended."  I guess we can see why they chose only one dog to work an investigation.

Now, the Siberian Husky. A dog bred for cold weather – Wow!  However, they then state "As typical with the breeds closer to their wolf cousins"?  For the record, the Siberian Husky is a domesticated pure bred dog and has been for many centuries. They were developed to be endurance sled dogs and used to herd reindeer.  The are not wolves or even part wolves and no closer to a wolf than any other dog.  And, they are not considered sight or scent dogs.  They are also not known as "tracking" dogs but "pack" dogs that carry on hikes not track.  At one year old and knowing how long it takes to train a tracker, this dog has no tracking capability whatsoever at such a young age.

The mind boggles!