A two-year-old Pomeranian named Haku has created a historic moment in Japan by becoming the first dog of his breed to be formally appointed as a police officer, defying expectations and proving that compact frame need not hinder law enforcement work. Based at the Hyuga Police Station in Miyazaki Prefecture, Haku cleared the demanding police dog assessment in December 2025, competing against 51 other candidates in tracking, scent detection, and area search disciplines. His achievement represents a significant departure from the region's conventional dependence on larger breeds such as German Shepherds. Despite early doubts about his size and fluffy appearance,...