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Feb 28 2013 15 Comments

Tokyo drinkers and a very devoted dog

The evening walk probably wasn’t as far as this unusually large dog had hoped for. Plus on the return leg, the roles of leader and led may well have been reversed. But none of that in any way dented its total and utter devotion.

devoted Japanese dog

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  1. Dan Ryan says

    2/28/2013 at 8:34 am

    Dog could probably drink those guys under the table.

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    • Lee says

      2/28/2013 at 2:17 pm

      Yes, I dare say it could!

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  2. Martin says

    2/28/2013 at 12:57 pm

    Great shot. Looks like a great dog.

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    • Lee says

      2/28/2013 at 2:19 pm

      Cheers!

      Yeah, it was a very well behaved dog. Rare to see a dog in Tokyo not on a lead. Just as rare are ones that size too. A very welcome change to the usual sights of chihuahuas, miniature dachshunds and toy poodles.

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  3. Ed says

    2/28/2013 at 1:35 pm

    Almost like a modern Hachiko. Man’s best friend…

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    • Lee says

      2/28/2013 at 2:20 pm

      Yes, that thought struck me. A very loyal dog.

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  4. winnie says

    2/28/2013 at 3:32 pm

    I think it is a St.Bernard which is a breed of affectionate dog. I wish I could hug the dog, it is so cute!!
    I feel sad that she had to wait in the cold!!

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    • Lee says

      2/28/2013 at 5:19 pm

      I wondered if it was a St. Bernard. It was so well behaved I’m sure it would have let you hug it!

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  5. Matt says

    3/1/2013 at 12:38 am

    He looks like he’s done that a few times in his life. Love how you caught the guys eyes looking at him.

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    • Lee says

      3/1/2013 at 7:57 am

      Thanks!

      Yeah, he does, doesn’t he? Quite possibly their Friday night routine.

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  6. Hans ter Horst says

    3/1/2013 at 2:25 am

    The dog probably drank all the liquor in his canister and wants a refill!

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    • Lee says

      3/1/2013 at 7:56 am

      Haha, quite possibly!

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  7. Mattefan says

    3/6/2013 at 1:42 am

    It definetly is a St.Bernard.
    Nice shot.

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    • Lee says

      3/6/2013 at 11:24 am

      Thanks!

      Without a barrel round its neck, I wan’t completely sure!

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      • Mattefan says

        3/6/2013 at 8:22 pm

        Haha, you’re right, a barrel full of wiskey with a swiss flag on it 🙂

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