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Apr 19 2011 14 Comments

A pet pig out for a wander in west Tokyo

Cute little canines in all kinds of clothing are now commonplace in Tokyo — so much so, in fact, that a dachshund wearing spectacles isn’t actually much of a spectacle anymore.

However, a pet pig out for a meander with its master, most definitely is.

Japanese pet pig in Tokyo

A well-behaved, if rather wilful beast.

Japanese pet pig in Tokyo

That, in its own way, was also rather cute.

Japanese pet pig in Tokyo

Although a cuddle would probably be best tackled with extreme caution.

Japanese pet pig in Tokyo

Categorized: Odd, Photography

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  1. Jeffrey says

    4/19/2011 at 8:52 am

    Tonkatsu teishouku on the hoof!

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    • Lee says

      4/19/2011 at 12:47 pm

      I do hope that’s not his fate, as he looked quite happy with his lot in life.

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  2. Biggie says

    4/19/2011 at 9:06 am

    I can confirm from personal experience that pigs make for excellent pets: they’re smart, funny, clean and friendly
    #formerly countryboy 🙂

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    • Matt says

      4/19/2011 at 10:37 am

      You just described me….so i guess she was right when she called me a pig.

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      • Lee says

        4/19/2011 at 12:50 pm

        I read an article once by someone doing tests on pigs, and the man in charge claimed that if people knew just how smart pigs are, they might well think twice about eating them.

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  3. [Gm] says

    4/19/2011 at 9:30 am

    Looking all the pig photos, and all I can think of is: “Itadakimasu!”
    kidding :D…

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    • Lee says

      4/19/2011 at 12:51 pm

      That poor pig!

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  4. Lori says

    4/19/2011 at 1:33 pm

    Most people don’t even have dogs that big. Where would you have space for a pig that size?

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    • Lee says

      4/19/2011 at 5:17 pm

      That’s a very good point Lori. Considering how well looked after he seems to be though, I’d say that wherever it is, it’s somewhere quite nice.

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  5. winnie says

    4/19/2011 at 11:42 pm

    When I saw the pictures, my first impression is so cute and obedient!
    Then i thought the master need a very big place to keep this pet.
    He must be well taken care of because he is so well groomed and well behaved.

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    • Lee says

      4/20/2011 at 10:02 am

      Yeah, he certainly looks like he’s kept inside, so presumably the owner doesn’t live in an apartment!

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  6. thomasvye says

    4/20/2011 at 12:42 am

    Aw, that’s a cute pig! He looks very happy to be out and about!

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    • Lee says

      4/20/2011 at 10:04 am

      He did look very happy. Really well-behaved too.

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  7. Peta says

    4/22/2011 at 2:04 pm

    Oh my! Just when i thought id seen it all!! Cho hen!!

    Reply

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