K9-XORO is certified detection and tracking canine. K9-Xoro was born in San Jose, California, at the Christina Clay Kennels and was paired with Captain Jonathan Baxter when he was 6 months old.

K9-Xoro is a 6-year-old German Shepard born in Mount Hamilton, San Jose, California, at the Christina Clay Kennels. K9-Xoro’s job is to alert on detected hazards and to help track missing persons. The pair is assigned to the departments External Affairs Bureau affording opportunities to engage with many partnering agencies and community members daily. K9-Xoro enjoys giving kisses, playing in the water, and searching for items.