A two-year-old Pomeranian named Haku has made history in Japan by serving as the first dog of his breed to be officially recruited as a police officer, defying expectations and proving that small size should not hinder law enforcement work. Assigned to the Hyuga Police Station in Miyazaki Prefecture, Haku passed the stringent police dog evaluation in December 2025, competing against 51 other candidates in tracking, scent identification, and area search disciplines. His achievement represents a significant departure from the region's traditional reliance on larger breeds such as German Shepherds. Despite early doubts about his size and fluffy appearance, officers...