K9 Ultimo

Handler: Deputy Mavelle

Ultimo is dual purpose working K9 for a sheriff's office in the Denver metro area. Ultimo started with the sheriff's office in September 2022 and is certified in narcotics, apprehension, building searches, and area searches. Ultimo is a four year old German Sheppard from Germany and he weighs 85lbs. Ultimo’s passion to work shows every day when his handler opens the front door of the house; he spins, barks and jumps. Ultimo starts the day socializing with deputies and then hitting the field for a session of obedience. In Ultimo's short career he has found about 18lbs of narcotics and has had seven non-physical felony apprehensions.

Ultimo’s handler has been with the sheriff’ office since 2016 and she started with the K9 unit in 2020 as a decoy. Ultimo is her first K9 and we are working on building Ultimo strength and stamina through a strength and condition program. Ultimo is the largest dog on the team which can be hard on his body during his unpredictable work shift and his rigorous trainings.