Army dog trainers in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region paid tribute to 31 deceased military dogs on April 3, ahead of the Tomb-Sweeping Day, a traditional Chinese holiday when people commemorate deceased family and friends.

For the armed police, military dogs are both silent comrades and loyal partners. They play a special role in searching, rescuing victims and clearing explosives. Like ordinary soldiers, military dogs observe discipline and are hard working. 

Dogs trainers clean the tombs of army dogs on April 3.