# Unusual Canine Cops Momo the Chihuahua Joins the Police Force in Japan By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-11-29 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momo-the-chihuahua References: [web.orange](http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/Chihuahua_becomes_a_police_dog) & [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8148372/Chihuahua-becomes-Japanese-police-dog.html) Momo the Chihuahua has joined a Japanese police force after passing a rigorous exam. The long-haired, brown-and-white Chihuahua won't be tackling suspects, but she will be one of 32 new canine recruits helping with search and rescue. Although most rescue dogs are German Shepherds, Momo the Chihuahua may be able to access places in disasters like earthquakes that other dogs can't reach because of their larger size. **Implications** - A police spokesman from the western Japanese prefecture of Nara explains that although police Chihuahuas are rare, any breed of dog is able to be trained for police work in search and rescue. People may need to start giving pint-sized dogs a little more credit! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rise of Canine Recruits:** The inclusion of Momo the Chihuahua in the police force highlights the increasing trend of using smaller dog breeds for search and rescue operations. - **Inclusive Canine Training:** The acceptance of any dog breed for police work points to a trend of inclusivity in search and rescue training programs. - **Specialized Disaster Response:** The ability of smaller dogs like Momo to access unique spaces in disaster situations presents an emerging trend in canine search and rescue techniques. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Law Enforcement:** Law enforcement agencies can explore the potential of incorporating smaller dog breeds for specialized search and rescue operations. - **Pet Training:** Pet training businesses can tap into the demand for inclusive search and rescue training programs that accept all dog breeds. - **Disaster Management:** The disaster management industry can leverage the unique capabilities of smaller dogs to enhance their search and rescue strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crash Test Dummy Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crash-test-dummy-dogs.md) - [Chief Barketing Officer Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-barketing-officer.md) - [Adorable Pet Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-snuggle-officers.md) - [Modular Canine Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-helmet.md) - [Breed-Specific Dog Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-food-formula.md) - [Dog-Friendly Workplace Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-hire-my-dog.md) - [Pet-Friendly E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mopet.md) - [Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberdog-2.md) - [Canine Sniffing Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniff-n-seek.md)