 The preserved remains of Sarbi at the Australian War Memorial | |
| Other name(s) | Sabi |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Breed | Labrador/Newfoundland cross |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | 11 September 2002 Southern Highlands (New South Wales) Australia |
| Died | 27 March 2015 (aged 12) |
| Nation from | Australian |
| Employer | Special forces of Australia |
| Notable role | Explosives detection dog |
| Years active | 2006–2008 |
| Known for | Missing in action in Afghanistan for 14 months |
Sarbi (11 September 2002 – 27 March 2015) was an Australian special forces explosives detection dog that spent almost 14 months missing in action (MIA) in Afghanistan having disappeared during an ambush on 2 September 2008. Sarbi was later rediscovered by an American soldier, and was reunited with Australian forces pending repatriation to Australia.