This infographic by Orvis, a family-owned company that is devoted to providing educational resources to dog lovers everywhere, features many interesting facts and figures on Military Working Dogs. These four-legged heroes perform a number of special tasks on behalf of every branch of our military and continue to gain respect and admiration for their outstanding service.

From the different jobs they take on to the details of their extraordinary lives, there is a lot to be learned about these under-acknowledged heroes. Even the history of military working dogs is a surprising and interesting point to consider… Did you know dogs have worked for the military as far back as ancient Rome? There are also some remarkable figures behind the investment and life-long value of these incredible animals. Read here to learn more about military working dogs and the roles they play in modern day services.

An infographic by Orvis.