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Japanese Man Spends 2 Million Yen For A Realistic Dog Costume

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A Japanese man spent around 2,000,000 yen ($15,791) for an actual border collie outfit because he wanted to dress like the dog he loves most. The man, whose name is only known as Toko, has hired a Japanese company known as Zeppet, which is known for its models and sculptures for movies and commercials.Zeppet was said to have taken 40 days to create the costume. Toko had to … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Spends 2 Million Yen For A Realistic Dog Costume

This Japanese Company Makes Samurai Armor for Cats and Dogs

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A Japanese company called Samurai Age just created something the world desperately needed – samurai armor for cats and dogs. Pets are already like loyal samurais that go by our side and protect us (not sure about cats, tbh), so surely they deserve armor that would ignite their warrior spirits. Samurai Age offers standardized armor sized for cats and small dogs, but they also … [Read more...] about This Japanese Company Makes Samurai Armor for Cats and Dogs

Dog Trainer Comes Up With “Poop Posts” To Promote Pet Friendly City

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A dog trainer from the northeastern region of Japan has decided to dedicate herself to creating a town more pet-friendly by putting up "poop posts" for owners to dispose of their dog's poo. Akari Tanaka, 37 years old, a citizen of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, hopes that her initiative will create a better society that allows people to live comfortably with their pets. … [Read more...] about Dog Trainer Comes Up With “Poop Posts” To Promote Pet Friendly City

The Closest Wolves Related To Modern Dogs Is The Extinct Japanese Wolf

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According to a study that sequenced nine museum species' genomes, the Japanese wolf was found to be closer to the ancestors of a human's best friend dog than any other wolves. Unfortunately, the Japanese wolf went extinct more than a century ago. "I didn't expect this conclusion at all," said Yohey Terai, a Professor at Yokohama National University in Japan.Although it has … [Read more...] about The Closest Wolves Related To Modern Dogs Is The Extinct Japanese Wolf