A two-year-old Pomeranian named Haku has achieved a milestone in Japan by serving as the first dog of his breed to be officially recruited as a police officer, defying expectations and proving that compact frame does not necessarily hinder law enforcement work. Appointed to the Hyuga Police Station in Miyazaki Prefecture, Haku successfully completed the demanding police dog assessment in December 2025, competing against 51 other candidates in scent work, tracking, and area search disciplines. His achievement represents a notable shift from the region's established preference on larger breeds such as German Shepherds. Despite early doubts about his size and...