were actually Chow Chow dogs — a big-haired breed from Northern China, Jam Press reported. Zoo officials reportedly trimmed their mane and dyed their faces black to look like China’s iconic ...

Zoo officials told Chinese state media that they were Chow Chows — a fluffy dog breed originally from northern China — painted black and white to resemble giant pandas, adding that they had ...

News.com.au reports that after the clip picked up steam, the Shanwei Zoo in China's Guangdong province confirmed that its "pandas" were just Chow Chows painted black and white to resemble pandas.

HONG KONG — A zoo in China has been accused of trying to deceive visitors with a pair of dogs dyed black and white to look like panda bears. Videos circulating on Chinese social media show the ...

A zoo in China has sparked controversy for painting Chow Chow dogs to resemble tigers, raising concerns about animal welfare. A zoo in China has come under criticism after allegedly dyeing Chow ...

the black and white canines can be seen in an enclosure next to a sign that says “painted dogs.” “We are called Panda Dogs, a pet dog that looks like a panda, dyed and dressed up by Chow ...

A zoo in China has been accused of trying to deceive visitors with a pair of dogs dyed black and white to look like panda bears. Videos circulating on Chinese social media show the two “panda ...