Paw patrol: Mexico debuts tiniest national guard recruit

The Guardian UK Saturday 03 October 2026, 21:29 UTC By Reuters 1 min read

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Chihuahua Comando is being trained for search-and-rescue work, and helping bring a warm connection with the publicComando may be tiny, but Mexico’s national guard is giving him ⁠a very big role. Outfitted with miniature goggles, a fitted tactical vest, a helmet and even a petite head-mounted camera, ⁠the 7lb (15lb) chihuahua ⁠has become the most unusual – and smallest – canine member of the force.

Chihuahua Comando is being trained for search-and-rescue work, and helping bring a warm connection with the public

Comando may be tiny, but Mexico’s national guard is giving him ⁠a very big role.

Outfitted with miniature goggles, a fitted tactical vest, a helmet and even a petite head-mounted camera, ⁠the 7lb (15lb) chihuahua ⁠has become the most unusual – and smallest – canine member of the force.

Mexico (LOCATION) Chihuahua Comando (ORG)

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Paw patrol: Mexico debuts tiniest national guard recruit

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