Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/dog-statue/

Dogs are so interesting that they are one of the fastest trends on social media sites. Everyone cannot get enough of their natural charm and effortless humor. Those contents are worth sharing as they can make anyone smile and laugh — no one can resist a good dog picture or video. It’s really amazing how one dog can be loved by a lot of people across the world.

dog statue in line 1 - A Dog has Gone Viral in Social Media for Being Mistaken as a Statue
Photo: PxHere

On Instagram, it’s common for pet parents to create an Instagram page for their dogs. Sometimes it’s an individual page or an account for the whole family. Dog pages are followed by many people as it adds fluff and fun to their timeline — just like Piper. The Xoloitzcuintle, or Mexican Hairless dog, caught the attention of the internet due to her unique physical quality. Everything began when Piper’s pet parent, Sandra Pineda, uploaded a photo of Piper — which amazingly garnered thousands of likes and comments.

dog statue in line 2 - A Dog has Gone Viral in Social Media for Being Mistaken as a Statue
Photo: Youtube/Caters Clips

The photo went viral because people got confused if Piper was actually a dog or a statue. It was indeed puzzling at first sight. With Piper’s shiny skin and posture, she’d sure pass as a statue in their garden. But she’s alive more than ever — as seen on their Instagram page, she’s a playful sibling to Riley the Boston Terrier. Sandra and Piper were also featured on a Youtube channel, Cater Clips.

The video quoted what Sandra said about the internet’s reaction to her dog. She said that it was both hilarious and flattering that people thought beautiful Piper was an artwork. The dog was indeed a living art — people always commented praises on each of her photos on social media. Piper’s beauty isn’t just appreciated in the Philippines — she has garnered followers from across the globe. Her owner Sandra is from Quezon City, Philippines, and was a medical student. To see more of the dog with very unusual beauty, you can follow the Instagram page, @pipernriley. You’ll definitely fall in love with Piper and find yourself liking all posts in her feed.

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Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog