KLAMATH FALLS — A Klamath Falls dog named Gideon is leading a double life. Certified when he was just a year old to join the Klamath County Search and Rescue Team, the dog owned by Marlene Palmer has helped out on several large searches.

Next month, Gideon and his owner will head to the Westminster Dog Show in New York City. Gideon is a Beauceron, a French herding dog, and he won his first show competition at just 10 months of age.

Palmer says her dog is the No. 4 Beauceron in the country right now, so he has an opportunity to compete at Westminster. She tells KDRV it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for both of them.

— From wire reports