Praying Dog In Japan

'Praying' dog at Japanese temple

Conan the dog joins the priests at Jigenin temple at prayer time Attendance at a Buddhist temple in Japan has increased since the temple's pet, a two-year-old dog, has joined in the daily prayers. Conan, a Chihuahua, sits on his hind legs, raises his paws and puts them together at the tip of his nose. "He may be showing his thanks for treats and walks," says a priest at Jigenin temple on Okinawa island. Priest Joei Yoshikuni would like Conan to meditate, but "it's not like we can make him cross his legs", he says. "Basically, I am just trying to get him to sit still while I meditate," he told Associated Press news agency. Mr Yoshikuni said it only took Conan a few days to imitate the motions of praying. "I think he saw me doing it all the time and got the idea to do it too," he said. Jigenin temple now gets 30% more visitors than it did before Conan joined in the prayers, Mr Yoshikuni said.

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Dear Sunderusha,

That is such an adorable sight!. I love Chihuahua,and Conan looks so cute , standing there and praying.
Thanks for sharing the snap!

Love,
Devika

Dear Sundarusha,
That was such a cute little doggie up there.
I am just crazy about the whole canine kingdom...we have two at home
a Lab and a Spitz. named romeo & Juliet !!
The smaller breeds have this adorable habit of standing upright on their hind legs ...guess its because they are light weight,Our Spitz called Julie can actually prance around on her two hind legs with her front paws up in the air ...gives the effect of a ballerina.She puts on this act when she despearately wants a tid bit or a taste of something that we are snacking on and she sniffs the aroma in the air!
Thanx for this interesting pic.
Warm regards
PAULINA

Dear Paulina,
Good to hear about your adorable darlings.
I have a Lhasa Apso who is very miniature with lovely golden brown coat. Shes called Muffin, She loves to dress her lovely tresses and I do oblige with different coloured bows and clips.Then she behaves like a true princess!!

Love,
Devika
quote=Paulina;265525]Dear Sundarusha,
That was such a cute little doggie up there.
I am just crazy about the whole canine kingdom...we have two at home
a Lab and a Spitz. named romeo & Juliet !!
The smaller breeds have this adorable habit of standing upright on their hind legs ...guess its because they are light weight,Our Spitz called Julie can actually prance around on her two hind legs with her front paws up in the air ...gives the effect of a ballerina.She puts on this act when she despearately wants a tid bit or a taste of something that we are snacking on and she sniffs the aroma in the air!
Thanx for this interesting pic.
Warm regards
PAULINA
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