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Uni is a 9-month-old Shiba Inu living in Tokyo, Japan, and he has a lot to smile about. His owner loves him, there are plenty of toys in their home, and they lead active lives. But can you guess what makes Uni the happiest? Food!

That's right, the puppy can't stop smiling whenever there's something delicious in front of him; even if the smoothie or a bowl of pasta on the table belongs to his human, it looks like the mere sight of food puts the widest grin on the little buddy's face.

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Fernleaf6505
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5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the doggo on the cup

Natasha Arceo
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and don't forget the doggo cracker next to the cherry

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Kathleen Clark
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Surely he isn't fed junk food?? He's a beautiful baby!!

Imitating
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think it would be possible to not be happy around this pupper

Ezigma
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What kind of drink is that? It looks good!

Rainbow Panda
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yummy Melon Soda. 🍈 And adorable Uni. 🐕

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"Uni is beautiful not only because he's always smiling," his owner told Bored Panda. "His short little legs have white paws, making him look as if he's wearing socks!"

Scrolling through Uni's photos, it becomes clear that he's pretty chill in most environments. "He is very well behaved, and knows that he needs to be quieter when we go out," his owner added. "When he's in public, he's calm, doesn't bark, or run around which makes hanging a stress-free and enjoyable experience."

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    Mia
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Popular breed to have in Japan. Anyone know why?

    juice
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's where they're originally from, and they're good family dogs. also there's a popular story about a really loyal Shiba Inu, and i guess that's been ingrained into many Japanese people's minds.

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    Rainbow Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We all need a doggo bag. 🐶 💼

    Maxlek Peralta Sanchez
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was this taken in 🇲🇳 or 🇻🇳 or a different place

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    When it comes to food, the puppy's owner said he's not picky at all; Uni loves everything, especially potato sticks.

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    However, if you too want to give your dog potatoes, American Kennel Club warns that it should be baked or boiled, with nothing added to it. "Potatoes fried in oil, such as french fries or potato chips, or potatoes with butter or salt added to them are not healthy for dogs. If your canine companion has diabetes, he should not be given potatoes because they can cause blood sugar spikes," the organization wrote.

    Uni, however, clearly can and does enjoy eating them.

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    Weim Central
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's actually a dessert made from chestnuts called "Mont Blanc". Japanese foods can be silly.

    Rainbow Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I’m hungry for noodles. 🍜

    Meyer Weinstock
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...I'd eat that... (said in Jim Gaffigan's voice)

    Maxlek Peralta Sanchez
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🍝🍜

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    Rainbow Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will play with you! ❤️ You just melt my heart. 😘

    K Witmer
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every shibu I see I love so much

    Darlene Michuk
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BTW,, healthiest tongue i have ever seen anywhere. Just saying. Really makes me feel...............HAPPY. Happy is going to be my next pet name. Kitty, " i did not say that."

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    Perfumista Perfumista
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what, you had a cookie here? I didn't see it.

    juice
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that right there is the face of pure innocence

    Kris
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How?... How is so much cuteness possible?

    Hannah Marshall
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He has the smile of a fox cub. (I like foxes... Just not when they kill chickens or ducks)

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    danielw
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It's okay, I know it was you that farted, but I don't mind being blamed for it. I quite like the attention!"

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    Jessica
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could go to a restraunt with that smile

    Tracy Wood
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too cute,Love this. Gorgeous Baby 💜💜💜

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    StardustRainO8
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what food is in the cups, but it looks GOOD!

    Eva the Egg
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AWWWWWWW that adorable yet so seductive wink!!

    MrLoufoque
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm gonna steal all this without my owner seeing anything. Watch me!" *wink wink*

    Maxlek Peralta Sanchez
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spain 🇪🇸 Mexico 🇲🇽 Colombia 🇨🇴 Panama 🇵🇦 Argentina 🇦🇷 Jamaica 🇯🇲 Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

    AnInrovert
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He’s winking!!!!! Aaaaaawwwww

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    Eggo* .' .
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    plot twist: smol shibe is actually candy-art and fat boi shiba is taking a iwnk before gobbling smol candy shiba in S E C O N D S

    Dorothy Cloud
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How cute! Seems like such a happy dog.

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    Fernleaf6505
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FOOD! FOOD! LOTS OF FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Clara Knaub
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg my stepmom has that white bowl!

    Rainbow Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yum! 😋 Please share the food, sweetheart. 🥘

    Maxlek Peralta Sanchez
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Foooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

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    juice
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    eee i love his lil hat

    AnInrovert
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That beret.... it’s perfect, like Inu!

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    Rainbow Panda
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    Uni deserves all the toys in the world! 🐶 🐨

    Created 2 Worship
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I wasn't smiling. I was trying to eat the toy...

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    ChaiDai
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    I want to be invited to their house for dinner

    Rainbow Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one can be sad with that food. 🐶

    Terry Jensen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOW your talking' he says...YUMMMMM!!!!

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    juice
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he looks like he's in someone's pocket!

    Maxlek Peralta Sanchez
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    Mexico 🇲🇽 ja lo jego Panama 🇵🇦 ja lo jego Brazil 🇧🇷 ja lo jego

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    jane holland
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is this? It's not the dog they made the movie about is it? With Richard Gere?

    Allie Faux
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As I said in my other post this may be Hachiko as there are several statues of him throughout Japan (now-a-days). Uni, however, is not the same breed as Hachiko as the famous dog was an Akita. I read a story about him many years ago (40-50 yrs) I am 70 and what I learned about the Akita breed made me want one of my own. And was able to buy a registered Akita 20 yrs ago from a breeder here in Alberta, CA. He was a beautiful well trained dog. Unfortunately, I only had him for a few years, he died one night from a twisted bowel. He was fine when I went to bed and when I got up in the morning he was dead, that is how fast a dog can die from it.

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    Rainbow Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “I love cuddles and hugs!” 🤗

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    M O'Connell
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is everything in this photo in focus at the same time?

    Cathelijne van Weelden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because it is taken with a wide angle lens and probably a small diafragma opening (it's sunny so, possible). The 1:1 photo is a crop (is my guess). Phone lenses also tend to work this way.

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    jevais
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing how clean is this train station. Unfortunately Lausanne, Switzerland, the city looks like a landfill. It is so sad to see how things have degraded in these past 20 years. It's heart breaking to see it going to waste. It was so clean, not even a cigarette or chewing gum could be seen on the sidewalks or on the streets.

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    Rainbow Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should we say that’s a Shiba-chu (credits to Fernleaf6505) or a Pika-ba? 🤔

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    Amanda Matthew
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my gosh, that pink little puppy tummy!

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    Rainbow Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sunflowers and Shiba Inu. What more can you ask for? 🌻 🐶

    karine dickau
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The prettiest flower in the garden!

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    Created 2 Worship
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hooman... this one has you in it. I thought I was the center of attention?

    Maxlek Peralta Sanchez
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cuddle 👧🏻🧒🏻👦🏻👩🏻‍🦰👱🏻‍♂️

    Dana Grunwald
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    His cute little ears💓

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    Rainbow Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Draw me like your French pups.” 👩‍🎨

    LAN HOANG
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bear fren in the background Xp

    Maanya Chandra
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, camera. I'm just chilling here watchin' a movie.

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    ImaDerp
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One carton of milk, a loaf of bread and a doggo please

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    MrLoufoque
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you click the link to the original Instagram photo, it says it's Chinatown in Yokohama, Japan

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    Alexandra Mosher
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok I NEED this doggo do anybody knows how much they cost my fam was thinking of getting a new pet soon

    Amanda Matthew
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he full grown??? If so, how is he so teeny? My Shiba (and every other one I've ever met) weighs 40 lbs!

    Created 2 Worship
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hooman... You are messing up my good fluff.

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    Znaya
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will take 2 please, 😂 such a sweet adorable face and so well mannered.

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    Terry Jensen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this one of the cutest pups ever...take very good care and he will be around and with for along time...always beware that someone is unfortunately looking to steal dogs...he would prime candidate..