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Two “panda dogs” in a new exhibit are actually Chow Chows dyed black and white, state media reported, citing zoo officials.
Zoo officials told Chinese state media that they were Chow Chows, a fluffy dog breed originally from northern China, painted black and white to resemble giant pandas, adding that they had clearly advertised them as “panda dogs” and did not make any false claims.
The zoo, which does not have real pandas, was nonetheless criticized by state media and others for misleading visitors and mistreating the dogs.
“Normal people dye their hair,” a spokesperson told Qilu Evening News. “Dogs can dye their hair, too. It’s the same as hair.”
Zoo officials told Chinese state media that they were Chow Chows, a fluffy dog breed originally from northern China, painted black and white to resemble giant pandas, adding that they had clearly advertised them as “panda dogs” and did not make any false claims.
The zoo, which does not have real pandas, was nonetheless criticized by state media and others for misleading visitors and mistreating the dogs.
“Normal people dye their hair,” a spokesperson told Qilu Evening News. “Dogs can dye their hair, too. It’s the same as hair.”