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🐾 Meet the contenders for TSA’s top dog!

Alex and Steeler are battling to land on the cover of the TSA’s 2026 canine calendar

Steeler and Alex (WSLS)

The battle to become the TSA’s top dog is down to a pair of Labrador retrievers.

Alex helps keep staff and travelers safe at Denver International Airport, and Steeler, as his name hints, is a K-9 from Pittsburgh International.

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The agency says of the two, Alex is the healthier eater and likes green beans.

Meanwhile, Steeler prefers jumbo hot dogs from 7/11 convenience stores.

Voting is underway, and the dog with the most tallies will land on the cover of the TSA’s 2026 canine calendar.

Here are the links to TSA’s social media accounts where you can cast your votes for their Cutest Canine Contest:


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