'High-tech' dogs eyed for quake rescue missions

Rescue dogs, police dogs, army dogs whatever they are, dogs should be not used for dangerous missions like tool. Dogs don't know dangerous things.

KWATT - Are you a Search and Rescue volunteer? I am. Your talk is cheap if you are not willing to put your life on the line to save others.

A Brittany spaniel is a great dog for rescue work. People trapped in life-or-death situations need to be found as quickly as possible.

However, the 1.3 kilogrammes (2.9 pounds) pack seems a bit large, and bulky, for a dog that weighs 14 kilogrammes (31lbs). I'm sure they're working on smaller, more powerful, packs. Hooray for Gonta.