Dogs in Japan

Heeeeeeeeeeey

Because Japan is a very mountainous country, dwellings tend to be built upwards rather than outwards. as a result, small dogs are super popular here - Toy Poodles and Shih Tzus being the most popular. It`s amazing.

DOGS WEAR CLOTHES



and shoes and socks when the ground is hot

IT`S SO CUTE IMMA EXPLODE

IT`S A WONDERLAND

ahem. Today I saw a dog cafe too- no, not like the cat cafe. Dog cafes are normal cafes where you go in and buy coffee or whatever-but not only are dogs welcome, a special menu exists for them too, with things like sausages; and they sit on the floor next to your table with a plate of food. It`s AMAZING.

It`s such a cutesy idea :)

Also, dogs seem to be treated like babies here - literally

Dog buggies are fairly common (NOT TO MENTION ADORABLE) and the dogs seem well behaved enough to stay in the buggies and not jump out :D
I also saw a woman walking around the supermarket with two Border Collies in her trolley. My first thought was "what aisle do they sell dogs in"

Dogs are hugely popular on Japanese TV, so this kind of thing is common. Yesterday I watched a programme called "Petio" and saw a Shih Tzu trained to fetch the balls on a golf course, a Poodle in a tuxedo and (my favourite) a 6 year old boy and his 4 year old sister taking their Corgi on a walk for the first time. I melted :`)

When people walk their dogs here, they bring a bottle of water, and when the dog pees on the ground or on a tree etc etc, they pour water over it so it won`t dry up and leave a stain. I think that`s a fantastic idea!

I saw these outfits for sale in Asakusa and died laughing.

Before I go, I can`t forget one of my favourite (and easily most popular) Japanese breeds - Shiba Inu :)

They look like big fluffy foxes :`)

Night gang,
クイーヴァ
Caoimhe