At a Glance
- TSA unveiled its 2026 Canine Calendar featuring 13 dogs
- Dogs chosen from 97 teams nationwide
- Over 1,000 explosive-detection canines patrol U.S. airports
Why it matters: These dogs keep travelers safe and bring a smile to airport visitors.
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration released its 2026 canine calendar on Wednesday, spotlighting 13 of the more than 1,000 explosive-detection dogs that patrol airports nationwide.
Calendar Highlights
Each month showcases a pup’s photo and fun facts, from Denver’s 10-year-old Labrador Alex, who will soon retire, to Anchorage’s German shorthaired pointer Rosco, who loves sniffing flowers.
- Rosco – Anchorage, flower sniffer
- Alex – Denver, retiring soon
- Steeler – Pittsburgh, winner of the 2025 TSA Cutest Canine Contest
Training and Reach
TSA runs the world’s largest explosive-detection program, training about 300 canines each year through a 16-week intensive curriculum.
| Dog | Airport | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Alex | Denver International Airport (DEN) | 10-year-old, retiring soon |
| Bingo | San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) | |
| Chica | Indianapolis International Airport (IND) | |
| Csipi-Simjee | Orlando International Airport (MCO) | Hyphenated name honors 9/11 victim |
| Cypress | Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) | |
| Erika | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | |
| Haver | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | |
| Laki | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | |
| Rony | Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) | |
| Rosco | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | |
| Rosh | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) | |
| Steeler | Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) | 2025 Cutest Canine Contest winner |
| Xaro | St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) |
The calendar is free to download from the TSA website, but travelers are warned that the dogs, though celebrity-like, remain vigilant in the airport environment.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Canine Calendar showcases 13 award-winning dogs.
- TSA trains 300 canines each year through a 16-week program.
- The calendar is available for free download from the TSA website.
With their noses on the job and their faces in the spotlight, these canines remind us that security can also be heartwarming.
