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Tonkey the bear-faced Shar Pei is the newest – and cutest – Instagram celeb
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Like dogs? Like teddy bears? You're in luck: The Internet's newest canine celebrity is a perfect combination of the two.
Tonkey, a 4-month-old bear-coat Shar Pei, recently became an online sensation after her owner, Christine Park of Edmonton, Canada, created an Instagram account for her furry friend. The adorable pup already has more than 208,000 followers.
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Park told Today.com that she created the page "to raise awareness about Shar Peis and show everyone how cute Shar Pei bear-coats can be."
"It's been really exciting to see people's reaction," Park added. "It's kind of cool to show your dog and get a positive response."
