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My Dog Looks Like A Bear And Has More Friends Than Me
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My Dog Looks Like A Bear And Has More Friends Than Me

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I like my dog and all, but Tonkey’s rise to fame has got me wondering what she’s got, that I don’t. 8 weeks ago I created Tonkey her own Instagram account for the sole purpose of making friends myself. The way it was supposed to go down: post photo of cute dog, cute dog attracts good-looking friends, good-looking friends want to hang out with me.

But I’ve created a monster— like Victor to Frankenstein— and now Frankenstein’s famous, leaving her creator alone in the shadows. I want to wish my dog nothing but the best in her future endeavours…but it’s tough when your cuddle buddy has left you to eat her dust.

If I could say one thing to my dearest Tonkey, it would be this: I love you, dogchild, don’t forget we started from the bottom; I am trying my best to be happy for you.

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Meet Tonkey: she is 100% Shar Pei…

…though many others say she is 100% bear

She lives with her mom, dad, and sister Maxi, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Tonkey has a face that could melt the heart of an ogre

She can also dress to impress

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And her hiccups are too adorable

When we go to IKEA she enters “teddy stealth mode”- so we don’t get kicked out

She loves to play peek-a-boo…

 And showering is still scary for her

Getting down the stairs is not easy

She makes friends wherever she goes

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Tonkey’s face at maximum smoosh. Adorable!

She’s already learning how to fetch the ball!

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risma.sitanggang avatar
Rism
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please makes Tonkey babiessss.... She's so cute :3 i wanna adopt :3

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MilaroseAngelaEsmas
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope you wont stop posting pics of Tonkey. I would want to meet you as well. You are blessed with an adorable pup. You just dont know how you and Tonkey make some people happy by just seeing pics. Why dont you post a pic of you and Tonkey? I'm sure a lot are interested to know you too...like me!

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DaoDangThi
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so adorable! when that "dog" take the shower look like the wet rabbit.

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ShreyastaSamal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for posting this ,your dog is adorable ,and I stay in Germany, where did you find Tonkey.

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CityPups
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a truly beautiful and magnificent pup! It's too cute!!! John | City Pups

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BearcoatPei
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get used to it, Tonkey's pet person! We bearcoats rule and other dogs drool.... no, wait - we kick other dog's butts at drooling too! Love from Sophie.

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HelenaBoer
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats what you get when you want friends who are goodlooking only;-)

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HipChick
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just want to squish that lil face. In a good way of course.

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TreLoadholt
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I totally get where you're coming from. I started a blog about my dog thinking it'd be cool to show her off even more than I normally do and document our adventures, however, she's clearly the luring piece. LOL.https://ajerneeofsurprises.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/standing-in-the-middle-of-everything/. Tonkey is too cute and she deserves every like, comment, and moment of adoration!

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right?! We're so not cool, hahaha! Jernee looks like an absolute sweet pea-- closer to you than the lint on your sweatpants?? Love it hahahah!!

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IreneLau
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way too cute! Tonkey should win "The Cutest dog in the world" award...

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IsabelPlate
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually the mad scientist who brought the monster to life was called Victor Frankenstein and the monster remains nameless throughout the whole story, so "like Victor to Frankenstein" is not correct. You could rather say "Like Dr. Frankenstein to his monster" but of course that won't sound as cool, but then again you're wrong. (Apart from that, cute dog!)

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Robin M
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG I just died! Tonkey is killing me, that face!!! I saw her pic when searching for Teddy Bear dogs. I just learned that it was a 'thing'. I was looking for Teddy Bear palm trees and got well you know sidetracked.

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KhayXinTan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice breed... May I know where to get this breed of Shar Pei? imported from China?

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SusanPanzer
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know a few Char Pei Breeders of traditional and horsehair and none of their animals were furry like Tonkey. Cute as she is she's definitely a mix.

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ChristinePark
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% shar pei from B & B Shar Pei, a CKC registered breeder! The long hair is possible :) http://www.desertmoonshar-pei.com/Shar_Pei_History.html

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MariusJan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone hasn't seen a bear. This is a beautiful dog, but it doesn't look like a bear. Period.

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Rism
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please makes Tonkey babiessss.... She's so cute :3 i wanna adopt :3

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MilaroseAngelaEsmas
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope you wont stop posting pics of Tonkey. I would want to meet you as well. You are blessed with an adorable pup. You just dont know how you and Tonkey make some people happy by just seeing pics. Why dont you post a pic of you and Tonkey? I'm sure a lot are interested to know you too...like me!

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DaoDangThi
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so adorable! when that "dog" take the shower look like the wet rabbit.

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ShreyastaSamal
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for posting this ,your dog is adorable ,and I stay in Germany, where did you find Tonkey.

CityPups avatar
CityPups
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a truly beautiful and magnificent pup! It's too cute!!! John | City Pups

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BearcoatPei
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get used to it, Tonkey's pet person! We bearcoats rule and other dogs drool.... no, wait - we kick other dog's butts at drooling too! Love from Sophie.

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HelenaBoer
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats what you get when you want friends who are goodlooking only;-)

Hipchick avatar
HipChick
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just want to squish that lil face. In a good way of course.

mindful avatar
TreLoadholt
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I totally get where you're coming from. I started a blog about my dog thinking it'd be cool to show her off even more than I normally do and document our adventures, however, she's clearly the luring piece. LOL.https://ajerneeofsurprises.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/standing-in-the-middle-of-everything/. Tonkey is too cute and she deserves every like, comment, and moment of adoration!

christine_park89 avatar
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right?! We're so not cool, hahaha! Jernee looks like an absolute sweet pea-- closer to you than the lint on your sweatpants?? Love it hahahah!!

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IreneLau
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way too cute! Tonkey should win "The Cutest dog in the world" award...

isabel_plate avatar
IsabelPlate
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually the mad scientist who brought the monster to life was called Victor Frankenstein and the monster remains nameless throughout the whole story, so "like Victor to Frankenstein" is not correct. You could rather say "Like Dr. Frankenstein to his monster" but of course that won't sound as cool, but then again you're wrong. (Apart from that, cute dog!)

flpielady avatar
Robin M
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG I just died! Tonkey is killing me, that face!!! I saw her pic when searching for Teddy Bear dogs. I just learned that it was a 'thing'. I was looking for Teddy Bear palm trees and got well you know sidetracked.

kx_526 avatar
KhayXinTan
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice breed... May I know where to get this breed of Shar Pei? imported from China?

slp927 avatar
SusanPanzer
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know a few Char Pei Breeders of traditional and horsehair and none of their animals were furry like Tonkey. Cute as she is she's definitely a mix.

christine_park89_1 avatar
ChristinePark
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% shar pei from B & B Shar Pei, a CKC registered breeder! The long hair is possible :) http://www.desertmoonshar-pei.com/Shar_Pei_History.html

Load More Replies...
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MariusJan
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone hasn't seen a bear. This is a beautiful dog, but it doesn't look like a bear. Period.

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