A two-year-old Pomeranian named Haku has created a historic moment in Japan by becoming the first dog of his breed to be officially recruited as a police officer, challenging conventional wisdom and proving that compact frame should not hinder law enforcement work. Appointed to the Hyuga Police Station in Miyazaki Prefecture, Haku passed the rigorous police dog examination in December 2025, competing against 51 other candidates in tracking, scent identification, and area search disciplines. His achievement constitutes a significant departure from the region's established preference on larger breeds such as German Shepherds. Despite initial reservations about his size and fluffy...