Japanese Poodle Scam

Since sheep are rare in Japan, a company sold thousands of them to unwitting customers who thought they were getting poodles.

The scam was uncovered when Japanese moviestar Maiko Kawamaki went on a talk-show and wondered why her new pet would not bark or eat dog food. ... One couple said they became suspicious when they took their "dog" to have its claws trimmed and were told it had hooves.

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