Bored Panda works better on our iPhone app
Continue in app Continue in browser

The Bored Panda iOS app is live! Fight boredom with iPhones and iPads here.

My Dog Looks Like A Bear And Has More Friends Than Me
My Dog Looks Like A Bear And Has More Friends Than Me
User submission
63.8K

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

265

ADVERTISEMENT

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.

More info: Instagram | Facebook

RELATED:

    Meet Tonkey: she is 100% Shar Pei…

    cute-bear-lookalike-dog-tonkey-21

    …though many others say she is 100% bear

    cute-bear-lookalike-dog-tonkey-17

    ADVERTISEMENT

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

    cute-bear-lookalike-dog-tonkey-4

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

    cute-bear-lookalike-dog-tonkey-10

    She can also dress to impress

    ADVERTISEMENT

    And her hiccups are too adorable

    ADVERTISEMENT

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

    cute-bear-lookalike-dog-tonkey-16

    She loves to play peek-a-boo…

    cute-bear-lookalike-dog-tonkey-7

    ADVERTISEMENT

     And showering is still scary for her

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Getting down the stairs is not easy

    cute-bear-lookalike-dog-tonkey-8

    She makes friends wherever she goes

    cute-bear-lookalike-dog-tonkey-15

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Tonkey’s face at maximum smoosh. Adorable!

    ADVERTISEMENT

    She’s already learning how to fetch the ball!

    cute-bear-lookalike-dog-tonkey-6

    298Kviews

    Share on Facebook
    Christine Park

    Christine Park

    Author, Community member

    Read more »

    Christine is an Interior Designer at SWISH Developments, an awesome home building company that she owns with her man, Dave. She is also mother to Max & Tonkey, the cutest dog-sisters in the world.

    Read less »
    Christine Park

    Christine Park

    Author, Community member

    Christine is an Interior Designer at SWISH Developments, an awesome home building company that she owns with her man, Dave. She is also mother to Max & Tonkey, the cutest dog-sisters in the world.

    What do you think ?
    MorganWagner
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can that be a real dog? Too cute!

    MelissaApple
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's funny, my daughter said the same thing "that's not a dog".

    Load More Replies...
    Rism
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    ARabbit
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want to "adopt" then find a Shar-Pei rescue in your area.

    Load More Replies...
    Caadmium
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is so incredibly cute!!!!

    MilaroseAngelaEsmas
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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!

    DaoDangThi
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    JennyJozwiak
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to KISS those squishy cheeks!!!!

    MaryRuthHarrill
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a red Pomeranian that everyone says looks like a fox.

    JaneSummerlott
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's going to be so big, I would love a micro one...

    IleneKarpman
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks you for the smile on my face and in my heart.

    DianneHastie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never seen a long haired shar pei, but she's adorable.

    TinadeRonde
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cute! What an adorable dog! <3

    pajd
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute, lovely, cuddly, ahh!

    ShreyastaSamal
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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.

    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check out B & B Shar Pei on Facebook! That's where Tonkey is from:)!

    Load More Replies...
    CityPups
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    BearcoatPei
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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.

    VeraDeák
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is so fluffy, I'm gonna die!!! ;)))

    HelenaBoer
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    AndreaMurry
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Long haired shar pai was my first dog. They are awesome!

    HipChick
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    TreLoadholt
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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!

    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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!!

    Load More Replies...
    IreneLau
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    IsabelPlate
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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!)

    BrittanyGroff
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanted to post this so bad! Thank you for doing it first!

    Load More Replies...
    AudraAshtonBulut
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG!! The cutest fur baby ever!!! I love her!

    AnnaBella
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At maximum smoosh! awwwww <3

    Robin M
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created 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.

    KhayXinTan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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?

    captaingrumpy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are all the breed so docile or is it just her.?

    AnhDuong
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so cute ... :D What is his name ? ^^

    DianaHockley
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is so sweet! Shar Peis are incredibly cute-ugly LOL

    SusanPanzer
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I apologize for miss spelling Shar Pei.

    SusanPanzer
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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.

    ChristinePark
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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...
    Zara
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of dog ic this !!? It has to be a mix.

    AnonimousCookie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but she doesen't look like a bear

    NilanToven
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's just another p**n of the patriarchy.

    TammyWong-Bigelow
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frankenstein is Victor's last name. The monster had no name.

    MariusJan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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.

    MorganWagner
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can that be a real dog? Too cute!

    MelissaApple
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's funny, my daughter said the same thing "that's not a dog".

    Load More Replies...
    Rism
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    ARabbit
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want to "adopt" then find a Shar-Pei rescue in your area.

    Load More Replies...
    Caadmium
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is so incredibly cute!!!!

    MilaroseAngelaEsmas
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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!

    DaoDangThi
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    JennyJozwiak
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to KISS those squishy cheeks!!!!

    MaryRuthHarrill
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a red Pomeranian that everyone says looks like a fox.

    JaneSummerlott
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's going to be so big, I would love a micro one...

    IleneKarpman
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks you for the smile on my face and in my heart.

    DianneHastie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never seen a long haired shar pei, but she's adorable.

    TinadeRonde
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cute! What an adorable dog! <3

    pajd
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute, lovely, cuddly, ahh!

    ShreyastaSamal
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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.

    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check out B & B Shar Pei on Facebook! That's where Tonkey is from:)!

    Load More Replies...
    CityPups
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    BearcoatPei
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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.

    VeraDeák
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is so fluffy, I'm gonna die!!! ;)))

    HelenaBoer
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    AndreaMurry
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Long haired shar pai was my first dog. They are awesome!

    HipChick
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    TreLoadholt
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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!

    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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!!

    Load More Replies...
    IreneLau
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    IsabelPlate
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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!)

    BrittanyGroff
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanted to post this so bad! Thank you for doing it first!

    Load More Replies...
    AudraAshtonBulut
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG!! The cutest fur baby ever!!! I love her!

    AnnaBella
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At maximum smoosh! awwwww <3

    Robin M
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created 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.

    KhayXinTan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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?

    captaingrumpy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are all the breed so docile or is it just her.?

    AnhDuong
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so cute ... :D What is his name ? ^^

    DianaHockley
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is so sweet! Shar Peis are incredibly cute-ugly LOL

    SusanPanzer
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I apologize for miss spelling Shar Pei.

    SusanPanzer
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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.

    ChristinePark
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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...
    Zara
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of dog ic this !!? It has to be a mix.

    AnonimousCookie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but she doesen't look like a bear

    NilanToven
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's just another p**n of the patriarchy.

    TammyWong-Bigelow
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frankenstein is Victor's last name. The monster had no name.

    MariusJan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created 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.

    You May Like
    Related on Bored Panda
    Popular on Bored Panda
    Trending on Bored Panda
    Also on Bored Panda
    ADVERTISEMENT