A two year old Pomeranian named Haku has officially been appointed as a police dog at the Hyuga Police Station in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, becoming the first of his breed to serve in the role in the region. He beat out 51 other dogs to pass the police dog exam in December 2025, qualifying in the tracking category, which simulates pursuing a fleeing suspect. His trainer, Hikaru Takekoshi, said it is very rare for a dog to pass on its first attempt in its first year, making the achievement even more impressive. The role is typically reserved for larger breeds like German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois, which makes Haku’s appointment all the more unexpected. Japan has a history of appointing small breed police dogs, including a Chihuahua named Momo who joined a disaster rescue squad in Nara back in 2010. But Haku’s viral moment has taken the internet by storm, racking up millions of views in hours and proving once again that size means absolutely nothing when the nose works #reelheadline #pubity #viral