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Oct 14 2010 8 Comments

It’s a (Japanese) dog’s life

For the vast number of Japanese dogs, especially those of a diminutive nature, being pampered is commonplace — compulsory even; a practice that sees canines carried, carted about and even coloured, as well as being cooed over and constantly surrounded by cacophonous cries of Kawaii!

And yet that said, there are exceptions. Like this poor little fella for example.

Japanese dog with a backpack

As, not only is he equipped with his own backpack for carrying the essentials that no discerning dog would be seen without, such as a ball and a bone maybe, but he also has to stand guard, mind-numbingly watching over his masters while they sleep.

Japanese dog with a backpack

A situation that he clearly wasn’t pleased about, and one that definitely doesn’t beat dashing about after that ball that he actually took the trouble of taking in the first place.

Japanese dog with a backpack

Categorized: Fashion, Odd, Photography

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  1. Jenny says

    10/14/2010 at 7:43 pm

    He is so cute! I just want to take him home!

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  2. jamesmallon says

    10/14/2010 at 9:55 pm

    At least one guy in Japan understands that a dog’s job is to serve, not the other way around. Geez the stupid pet fanciers you see here.

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  3. Grass Jelly says

    10/15/2010 at 3:08 am

    That’s a good boy (or girl)! =]

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  4. Lizzy says

    10/15/2010 at 9:01 am

    Poor puppy. lol I know my dog would be napping right with me. One of her favorite pasttimes.

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  5. wordreet says

    10/15/2010 at 11:47 pm

    In fact, the nature of a dog, is to be a pack member. And sitting watching for ‘non pack members’ would be a true job if this cute guy was wild. Teehee! This little wire haired fox terrier doesn’t look exactly wild does he? :¬D

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  6. phossil says

    10/16/2010 at 11:50 am

    funny dog’s backpack. 😉

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  7. grant says

    10/17/2010 at 3:03 pm

    he is spy dog.

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  8. Maria says

    10/18/2010 at 12:26 am

    spi dog lol on a mission.
    My name is Dog.James Dog!

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