A small dog resembling a Chihuahua has become the newest — and perhaps unlikeliest — face of Mexico’s National Guard, after troopers in the northern border state of Chihuahua adopted him from an elderly couple who could no longer care for him.
The mixed-breed dog, named Comando, has spent the past four months living at the National Guard’s state coordination headquarters in Chihuahua, where he now follows officers’ routines and responds to their orders.
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In videos and photos shared on social media in recent weeks, Comando trots alongside National Guard members in a miniature uniform complete with helmet, sunglasses, booties and a custom shirt.
He even appeared at a recent ceremony marking the National Guard’s seventh anniversary in the state.
Authorities said Comando, whose name is the Spanish spelling for “commando,” originally lived with an elderly couple who “could not provide him with the necessary care” and put him up for adoption.
The National Guard decided to step in — not for an operation, but a rescue of their own.
From there, the dog quickly became “the most beloved and viral member of the Chihuahua National Guard,” according to a report from Sopitas.com, a Mexican digital media outlet.
Officers describe him as one of their most “intelligent and dedicated” elements, the outlet added. They say he adapted immediately to barracks life, enjoys teamwork and has become a kind of emotional support companion for those who patrol and protect the state.
Beyond the novelty of his tiny uniform, Mexican news sources framed Comando’s story as a reminder of the value of responsible pet adoption, as well as the bond between security forces and the animals that work alongside them.
Comando’s story stands in contrast to another canine-like trend in Mexico, where security forces in states such as Zacatecas are deploying rifle-equipped robodogs and a robotic canine named Waldog roams the streets of Monterrey, Nuevo León.
With reports from El Heraldo de México, Sopitas and El Universal
