Many spaniels are helping to safeguard the Ukrainian state border. As skilled hunters, they have become invaluable assistants to Ukrainian border guards and experts at tracking down smugglers.

If you're looking for a new furry friend to add to your family, one of these calm pooches could be the ideal match.

However, beagles found the hidden food quicker than border collies, basset/bloodhounds, golden retrievers, Labradors, and cocker spaniels. [ Related: Dogs sniff out two new species of truffle.

and Springer Spaniels are also very active and energetic breeds. A stock image shows a border collie napping outdoors. A stock image shows a border collie napping outdoors. getty images The video ...