Puppy Or Teddy Bear? Adorable Four-Month-Old Puppy Rises To Internet Fame [Pictures]


Tonkey, a four-month-old Shar Pei puppy with a bear-like coat, has become the Internet’s latest star. Rising to fame as a Teddy bear-look-alike, this dog already has over 100,000 followers on Instagram.

It’s not difficult to see why.

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According to the Daily Mail, Tonkey lives in Alberta, Canada. Her owners, Christine Park and her boyfriend David Ngu, adopted the Shar Pei in May and started uploading photos shortly afterwards. The couple has a second dog, a two-year-old collie named Maxi, who has become close friends with the little puppy.

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Christine says the puppy is “Maxi’s best friend and they are the perfect balance for each other.”

“Tonkey learns from Maxi. She teaches her to obey commands, learn tricks and learn manners. Maxi was our first dog, and is the glue in our little family.”

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Tonkey’s Teddy bear features are reportedly earning the Internet’s adoration, just like Grumpy Cat’s signature frown, but Christine loves the little puppy’s personality as well, according to Yahoo News.

“She’s a funny character. Her tail wags at lightning speed – even when she’s in trouble; those eyes could melt the coldest of hearts. She cuddles every day, loves children, and is friendly and curious towards strangers.”

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Christine added, “We started Tonkey’s Instagram account because we felt she was exceptionally cute. The bear coat Shar Pei was new to us and we wanted the world to know her.”

It looks like she was correct.

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Still, raising the new Internet star isn’t always easy. The owners report that she is “hard-headed and independent” and they fear for the dog’s future health.

“But she can be stubborn and feisty, although I can’t tell if it’s just because she’s a puppy. Tonkey’s breed is prone to certain health problems, so she’s had three check-ups so far as I am a paranoid mum.”

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Of course, the little Shar Pei isn’t the only rising canine Internet star.

As previously reported by the Inquisitr, Grumpy Dog is quickly taking the place of Grumpy Cat, both animals having the same cantankerous facial expression. The puppy’s angry disposition is only skin deep. The owners report the dog, named Earl, is just as friendly and fun-loving as any other young pup, just that a severe under-bite and wrinkles give him the strange expression.

Whether it’s looking grumpy or looking like a Teddy Bear, the Internet still appears to have room for cute pets.

To see more of Tonkey the Shar Pei puppy, click here.

[Image Credit: Instagram]

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