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North Texas TSA K-9 wins national “Cutest Canine Contest”
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· September 6, 2026
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Key points The Transportation Security Administration holds this contest annually, with 85 TSA K-9s competing from across the country. A 3-year-old German Shorthair Pointer named Bolt has won a national contest for being the cutest canine.
A 3-year-old German Shorthair Pointer named Bolt has won a national contest for being the cutest canine. He is trained to detect explosives and works at an airport. The Transportation Security Administration holds this contest annually, with 85 TSA K-9s competing from across the country.
TSA employees narrow down the contestants to four finalists, and then travelers vote for their favorite on social media. Bolt was chosen as the winner of the "Cutest Canine Contest" this year. Further details about the contest and Bolt's win are available from the source.
The contest highlights the work of TSA K-9s like Bolt, who play an important role in airport security.
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Category: government Published: September 6, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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