China’s first Corgi police dog causes stir after snatching sausage from child while on duty

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While Fuzai has participated in major events like the Weifang International Kite Festival and gained over 400,000 followers online, his career has been marked by playful mishaps.

China’s first corgi police dog has once again captured public attention — this time by snatching a sausage while on duty.

Fuzai, a one-and-a-half-year-old pooch based at a police dog training centre in Weifang, Shandong province, has built a reputation not just for his bomb-sniffing skills but also for his mischievous nature, according to local media.

He was discovered at just two months old by police dog trainer Zhao Qingshuai, who was immediately taken by the young dog’s curiosity and instincts.

Fuzai officially joined the ranks in October 2024 after successfully completing his training in explosive detection, vehicle inspection and obstacle navigation.

Since then, he has participated in security operations including the Weifang International Kite Festival and community outreach events.

Despite his budding career, Fuzai’s journey hasn’t been without hiccups. In January, he was disciplined after being caught napping during duty and urinating in his food bowl — behaviour that earned him a temporary ban from treats and toys.

Even then, the public was more amused than outraged, with the Weifang Public Security Bureau gaining more than 400,000 followers.

A Corgi with a craving

Now, the corgi has made headlines once more after swiping a grilled sausage from a young girl during an April patrol. Caught on camera, the moment shows Fuzai taking a bite and strolling off, leaving the crowd laughing.

The girl’s mother later assured the media that her daughter was unbothered and finished the rest of the sausage happily.

Trainer Zhao issued a public apology and promised to tighten Fuzai’s food discipline, local media stated.

“Fuzai broke the rule of never taking anything from the public,” said Zhao, vowing to improve Fuzai’s impulse control.

Nonetheless, social media users rallied to defend the corgi. “With a dog as cute as Fuzai, how could anyone stay mad?” one person said.

On 29 April, Fuzai and his trainers visited the girl’s kindergarten, offering sausages, themed gifts and a kite to make amends.

“I hope both Fuzai and my daughter grow up healthy and happy. Stay strong, Fuzai,” said the child’s mother.