QPS Unveils 2026 Dog Squad Calendar to Fund Retired Canines and Officer Wellbeing
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has proudly unveiled its 2026 Dog Squad Calendar, showcasing its “goodest ‘paw enforcement’ officers”. The calendar, which went public on November 26, 2025, features a selection of the QPS Dog Squad’s highly trained animals, including specialist detection dogs, tactical working dogs, general-purpose dogs, and debuts some of its newest recruits—police puppies.
Charity Focus
All proceeds from sales of the calendar will be donated to two not-for-profit organizations: Blue Paws Association and Blue Hope Support Services. Both groups are dedicated to supporting current and retired police dogs and officers across Queensland.
Blue Paws founding member Nick Donald explained that the funds raised are much-needed, as there is “no pension or superannuation fund for retired police dogs”. When a police dog retires after a lifetime of service, the responsibility for their care falls solely onto their handler or new owners, leaving them without financial support. By purchasing a calendar, community members can help ensure retired police dogs “are well cared for and have access to everything they need to live a healthy and happy life in retirement”.
Proceeds will also be donated to Blue Hope, an independent charity focused on improving the mental health of current and former police officers and their families through counselling and wellbeing services.
Showcasing ‘Paw Enforcement’
Senior Sergeant Chris McMahon, Officer in Charge of the Brisbane Dog Squad, said the calendar highlights both the operational capability and the unique personalities of the dogs. Senior Sergeant McMahon noted that there are approximately 100 police dogs across the state who “play a critical role in frontline policing and provide a level of support that surpasses human capability”.
With just one month until Christmas, Senior Sergeant McMahon added that the calendar is “the perfect present for dog lovers”. The QPS hopes to sell as many calendars as possible to help their “best mates live their best life both now and into the future”.
Launch Event Star
The official launch event for the calendar was held on Wednesday, November 26, between 12 pm and 1 pm, inviting community members to attend a paw-tograph signing. Firearms and explosive detection dog Police Dog (PD) Ebony made a special appearance at the event, “paw-tographing calendars for a few lucky customers”.
PD Ebony, whose handler translated her sentiments, reportedly loves the “puparazzi” but did raise an important point about the calendar not being in dog years, a suggestion to be addressed by next year’s committee.
The launch and signing took place at the City Botanic Gardens main entrance concourse (147 Alice Street, Brisbane City).
The 2026 Dog Squad Calendar is available for $25. While PD Ebony was onsite at the launch doing special paw-tographs, the calendar will also be available at selected police stations and community events in the coming weeks.
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