### Question
How is the "contract working dog" defined?


### Answer
The term **contract working dog** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2387* as follows -

> a dog—


(1) that performs a service for the Department of Defense pursuant to a contract

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2387*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROPERTY > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO PROPERTY**

