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Meet Gen, A Corgi From Japan Whose Facial Expressions Can Instantly Make Your Day (30 Pics)
Our news feeds have suffered quite a bit during 2020. At one point, it has gotten so bad, the year even became a meme. So I think we all know what we need to cope with the feelings of gloom and doom. Dogs. Especially one goofball from Japan.
"His name is Gen and he's a corgi boy with a tail," the pup's owner introduced him to Bored Panda. "He turned five on May 3rd. Like most corgis, he's active, playful, and clever." However, Gen also stands out from other dogs. Mostly because of the whimsical faces he makes.
In fact, they even earned the corgi 111K Instagram followers and the title of one of the most expressive dogs on the Internet. Which he's absolutely worthy of. Don't believe me? Just take a look at the lively fluff yourself. He's absolutely irresistible.
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𝕂𝕚𝕥-𝕂𝕒𝕥 5 years ago
maybe if I just stick my tongue out it would reach...
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Gen's pawrent said the corgi really enjoys being around people, whether it's sleeping with his owners in the same bed or going out and meeting someone new. However, his life comes with its fair share of challenges too.
"Gen was born with hereditary chronic renal failure. It cannot be cured," the dog's owner said, adding that it's the same condition people have. "This disease causes Gen to experience polyuria (urinating more than usual), polydipsia (being thirsty all the time), anemia, malaise, and high blood pressure. To make things even worse, Gen was also born with other convulsive seizures prostatic hyperplasia."
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Dian Kotsikas 5 years ago
What a trooper !! A real lesson for us . All that he must go through, yet that face can cure anything !!
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Marilyn Slater 5 years ago
I'm so glad Gen has his tail. It's a beautiful tail, and I just know he knows how to wag it! <3
Gillian Black 5 years ago
such a happy chap thank you for giving him a life as he really really loves it and you as well
Caroline Overill 5 years ago
Hurry up. I can't hold this smile much longer. (Incidentally, this is the expression my family had on their faces when my dad took a picture by the time he'd stopped messing around with the camera)
The corgi has been a frequent clinic patient and will continue being one for the rest of his life. Currently, he's on dialysis three times a week, gets 4 injections, and receives 6 types of medicine. "He also gets a blood test and echo test once a month," his owner added. "His diet is a special one, centered around his renal failure. All his treats are additive-free and made in Japan."
However, when it comes to his expressions, they're genuine, and his owner attributes it to the dog having a happy life.
"A dog is family. Even if a puppy comes to you with many incurable diseases it has had since birth, it's not a reason to let go of it. Yes, Gen will live a much shorter life than your average dog and yes, his treatment costs a huge amount of money, but we, his owners, will continue to give him [the best treatment we can] and enormous amounts of love. I think that sticking to your treatment and spending time with your loved ones are the secrets to having a great short life."
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
pic: one: I'm gaining I'm going to win! Pic 2 I WON, I WON, I WON!
Eva the Ravenclaw Bookworm📚💖 5 years ago
If I look cute enough, they'll never realize that half of the water from the toilet bowl is missing
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Elizabeth Tunney 5 years ago
That’s a play bow if I’ve ever seen one. My dog is too old to play so she bows out of happiness/respect
Caroline Overill 5 years ago
I don't believe it.....George..... I thought you ran off with that poodle in fifteen.
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Caroline Overill 5 years ago (edited)
I'm jutht payin' that borzoi dame a vithit...do I have thpinach in my teeth?
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Desiré Yen 5 years ago
I love that his so happy, despite all his health problems. Just goes to show attitude is altitude 💙
LeAnn Munson 5 years ago
animals don't feel sorry for themselves like humans do. They just go with the flow, and I love that about them. He is one happy little fellow, and I just love him. I wanna mush on him something awful. lol
Bonnie North 5 years ago
So glad you are saving this little fellow and not having him euthanized for all his problems. He's too cute not to have a loving family.
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
Sorry I didn't win but he offered me a beef stake and I lost my consentration.
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Alyssa Fry 5 years ago
When you are told to clean up your room and you see it with you’re parents eyes
Elizabeth Tunney 5 years ago
That moment after jumping where your knee buckled and now it hurts like hell
David Viesta 5 years ago
"Oops, Sorry to interrupt. I’ll just back away slowly, avoiding eye contact”.
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Diana Curtis 4 years ago
I love all of Gen's pictures but I especially love this one. What a beautiful doggy!
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Billy The Kid 5 years ago
if humans can imitate dogs pissing up the walls then why cant i imitate humans
LeAnn Munson 5 years ago
after playing hide and seek, he finally came out like a good sport. "Here I is!" With a big goofy smile on his face. Priceless.
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Katherine Gower 5 years ago
"I've put on this frock, stood up, now pweeese give me steak!"
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Monday Fuss 5 years ago
🎵Hmmmmhmm🎶 Just shakin' meh booty...🎵Hmmmmhmm🎶 Havin' meh self some GROOVES....
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🍿WhErE iS mY pOpCoRn🍿 5 years ago
*my face when someone calls me by my sisters name* “hEh, ThAtS mEh”
Hong Deng 5 years ago
omg so relatable.. little everyone calls me by my sis' name and like we dont look alike.. me: ehm sureeeee... AHAHAHAHAHAAHAAHAHAHA 😬😅 😅 😅 😅
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Elizabeth Tunney 5 years ago
I got the eye of a tiger a fighter,dancing through the fire cause I am a champion and yo gonna hear me roooooooooooooar
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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
Oh, that reminds me - the other day I saw a dog who was so happy that his tail was spinning around like a propeller! Very sweet.
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Yolande Labbé 5 years ago
Hi! Very Touching Story. Congratulation it is a Fun little dog SWEET, SWEET, SWEET plus he got Talented and Precious parent. Thank You! for sharing and putting a smile on our face. We are wishing you a Very Good Day and a Long life. I am sending you both a Big Hug!
Caroline Overill 5 years ago
This is me not having eaten a box of chocolates I found.. Tra la la.
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
I'm not complaiining, just saying, why do I have to carry my own water bottle?
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Patriciaenola 5 years ago
I adore the little blighters - this expression was worn by little Tommy - my mama's corgi when Aunty Betty came calling - he did not like her strident voice - and he would not "C'm - here boy and would not either Give Paw" well I could not stand her either
Monday Fuss 5 years ago
"Wait...what's this....Oh! Omygod-Omygod-Omygod-Omygod-Omygod-Omygod! ITS. RAINING. ICECREEEEEAAAAM!!!!"
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evesterunicorn🤪 5 years ago
it’s amazing how he can still be happy whilst having health problems- praise to this doggo 💛
David Viesta 5 years ago
When you are trying to pretend it's not freezing outside. "I don't need a jacket, it's not even cold *coughs*".
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Joey Marlin 5 years ago
Beautiful little fella! How lovely to see this breed with a full and glorious tail! I know some are born with their tails naturally short or missing but many are sadly docked.
Katinka Min 5 years ago (edited)
I never heard of people docking Corgi tales. They are two different breeds - Pembroke and Welsh. One has a tail, the other doesn't.
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Raine Soo 5 years ago
I don't think that I have ever seen a more cheerful dog. His owners are definitely doing something right.
Evil Little Thing 5 years ago
This dog's owner spends a LOT of time lying on the ground taking pictures.
Lispel- Lotte 5 years ago
I have some actors/actresses in my mind who have shown less expressions in their whole career ;)
Joey Marlin 5 years ago
Beautiful little fella! How lovely to see this breed with a full and glorious tail! I know some are born with their tails naturally short or missing but many are sadly docked.
Katinka Min 5 years ago (edited)
I never heard of people docking Corgi tales. They are two different breeds - Pembroke and Welsh. One has a tail, the other doesn't.
Load More Replies... Raine Soo 5 years ago
I don't think that I have ever seen a more cheerful dog. His owners are definitely doing something right.
Evil Little Thing 5 years ago
This dog's owner spends a LOT of time lying on the ground taking pictures.
Lispel- Lotte 5 years ago
I have some actors/actresses in my mind who have shown less expressions in their whole career ;)
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