Meet Fu Zai: The smart corgi who became China’s first paw-trolling officer

China’s First Corgi Police Dog Wins Hearts and Duties Alike (Representative Image: Canva)

Fu Zai might be small in body but big in heart. This happy corgi is China's new police officer, a sweet departure from law enforcement standards. Taught to perform a number of police duties, Fu Zai is already a crowd favourite for his energy and special position.

A New Kind of Officer
Fu Zai is China's first-ever corgi police officer. Though not a common breed of police dog, his work has garnered attention in the whole country. He is trained in many different capacities, so he's a full-fledged member of the team. His compact size and heightened senses have turned out to be positives on the job.

Social media has also contributed to his ascension. He has over 400,000 online followers and is officially a furry celebrity. Clips of him during training sessions, playtime, and patrol duty indicate how much this small dog loves his job. His tale shows how even non-traditional breeds can make a big difference.

Smart, Loyal, and Born to Work
Fu Zai’s breed is known for cleverness and charm. Corgis, originally from Wales, have a history of herding livestock. Their intelligence and quick reflexes make them top workers in fields and on farms. The breed’s small size even helps them dodge kicks from animals while rounding up herds.

Professor Stanley Coren's research on the intelligence of dogs places corgis in high standing. Corgis ranked number eleven in his 1994 book The Intelligence of Dogs. Coren drew on responses from almost 200 judges in North America to quantify obedience and learning capacity. The study revealed corgis learn commands quickly and are responsive to humans.

Corgis are brilliant in three types of intelligence: instinctive, adaptive, and working. They are able to figure things out, obey commands, and adapt to new challenges. Their herding instinct and close human bond make them perfectly suited for dynamic roles such as police work.

Active Minds Need Busy Days
Corgis require more than snuggles to remain happy. Although they're famous for their affectionate nature, these dogs require stimulation. Without mental and physical activities, they can become destructive or bored. Police work provides an ideal combination of work for their energy and desire to keep busy.

Homeowners need to enrich their corgis as well. Puzzle toys, learning tricks, and agility courses keep their minds fresh. Corgis excel in obedience sports where they work in harmony with humans and receive commands. Obedience builds up the trust factor and enhances their native abilities.

Training techniques also count for a clever dog such as a corgi. Specialists advise positive reinforcement rather than strict punishment. Rewards, compliments, and patience result in improved behaviour and more solid relations. Corgis react to kindness, not fear.

Whether herding animals, running through agility courses, or patrolling with police, corgis are full of surprises. Fu Zai’s story reminds us that brains, heart, and spirit come in all sizes—and sometimes with short legs and a wagging tail.