Mexico's National Guard has recruited Comando, a 13-month-old Chihuahua, as its newest member, making him the smallest canine in the force. According to Lieutenant Debora Hernandez, Comando's presence challenges stereotypes about which dogs can serve in the military and helps humanise the National Guard by showing that "beneath the uniform, we are human beings." The recruitment is said to serve a broader purpose of softening the force's public image whilst contributing meaningfully to operations.

Comando, who measures just eight inches tall and weighs 15lb, was adopted approximately six months ago from the state of Chihuahua after his elderly owners could no longer care for him. Beyond his ceremonial role at civic events, school programmes and community outreach, he is being trained for search-and-rescue work. He represents an exception amongst the National Guard's approximately 350 canines, which are predominantly traditional working breeds such as German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers. His growing visibility—including appearances at Mexico's Independence Day parade and his own animated versions and social media memes—has made him one of the force's most recognisable public faces.