Walking My Furry Kid and Constantly Asked by Little Friends: "Is This a Dog?"

Children often view the world from a perspective that adults cannot imagine. Recently, a cat owner took their pet out for a walk and encountered several children who pointed at the cat, exclaiming, "It's a dog!" The owner was amused and posted a photo of the cat's back online, asking if it really resembled a dog. The post unexpectedly sparked a lively discussion among netizens.

A Twitter user, @potechi_nikki, lives with five cats. When they took one of their long-haired cats, Potechi, out for a stroll, some children passing by saw the cat on a leash and loudly exclaimed, "It's a dog!" The owner was both amused and surprised. After posting Potechi's photo online, they mentioned that although Potechi is a large cat, it was the first time they had been mistaken for a dog. The post attracted millions of views, with comments like, "I thought it was a long-haired dachshund," "It looks like a cat Corgi," and "I think the cat is proud because its tail is straight up." Some users noted, "Honestly, I can understand why kids would think that because it really does look like a dog at first glance."

身の詰まったタラバガニみたいと言われた間もなく8kgのでか猫がこちら pic.twitter.com/EaGQmc3yJ3

— ぽてこゆこめ。 (@potechi_nikki) 2025年1月28日