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Sniffer dog Treo to be honoured

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An army search dog who saved lives in Afghanistan is to be honoured with the animal version of the Victoria Cross.

Black Labrador Treo, eight, will be awarded the Dickin Medal at the event at the Imperial War Museum in London.

His handler Sgt Dave Heyhoe spoke to BBC Breakfast about Treo's achievement.

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