Owner's Post: "Strangers are Laughing at My Dog" Unedited Photo Exposure Causes 6 Million to Burst Out Laughing: "It's Really Weird!"

Owners often dress their pets in adorable outfits to protect them from the cold, but sometimes, these fashion choices lead to unexpected humor. Recently, a photo of an Italian Greyhound in Japan went viral, not just for being cute, but for a very specific design choice.

A Twitter user from Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, with the handle @rumka313, shared a photo of their four-year-old Italian Greyhound named Nezu. The photo quickly garnered over six million views, with many users commenting on the dog's unique style. Nezu was bundled up for a walk, sporting a light blue sweater and a purple pom-pom hat.

While the outfit itself was charming, the real source of amusement was the design on the rear of the sweater. The sweater featured an opening for Nezu's tail, surrounded by an elephant head design. This made it appear as if Nezu's tail was the elephant's trunk, creating a "butt-elephant" effect that had viewers in stitches.

The owner, who was initially confused by the reaction, explained that Nezu is particularly sensitive to the cold. As Italian Greyhounds have short coats and slender builds, they are more susceptible to chilly weather. The owner said that their intention was purely to keep Nezu warm and comfortable, especially since the dog's ears tend to freeze in the wind. They were surprised that the outfit's design attracted so much attention.

Commenters on Twitter found the image incredibly endearing, with remarks such as "The elephant on the butt is too cute!" and "So cute I could kneel!" Despite the unintentional humor, Nezu's outfit served its purpose, keeping the pup warm and bringing joy to millions online.

このお帽子は、Lyraさんです。
ピンフェスだったかな？

お隣で出店なさってて、
つい買ってしまった思い出。https://t.co/mqQNwigRxF pic.twitter.com/TC1CUFp8Ds

— RUMKA （ルンカ）／光るリード／反射材／犬／公式 (@rumka313) February 4, 2025