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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsEveryone Is Obsessed With This Dog With A 'Human' Face
"People like to say that his eyes make him seem very wise or soulful."BY ELIZABETH CLAIRE ALBERTS
When people look at Nori, a 1-year-old Australian shepherd-poodle mix, they often do a double-take. Theres a good chance you will, too.
It has to do with Noris big, almond-shaped eyes, intense gaze and pink lips that turn slightly upward into a smile. Not surprisingly, Nori is often said to have a human-like face.
I think Noris coloring is what makes him look human, especially his eyes, Tiffany Ngo, Noris mom, told The Dodo. People like to say that his eyes make him seem very wise or soulful. He has a very expressive face he even makes a disgusted face when Im painting my nails and he smells the nail polish.
Ngo and her boyfriend Kevin Hurless got Nori last year after falling in love with his sweet nature and, of course, his unique features.
He looked a lot more humanlike when he was really little, maybe because his fur was darker so his eyes seemed light in comparison, Ngo said.
But Ngo and Hurless never imagined how much attention Nori would get for his looks.
It was funny when people would literally stop us from across the street so they could come over and meet Nori when he was a puppy, Ngo said. He was just a walking ball of fluff with a happy little face.
Now that Nori is older, his appearance has slightly changed but you can still see his human resemblance when he stands next to his dog brother, Boba, a Shih Tzu mix.
Most people compare Noris looks to a persons but Ngo and Hurless have heard some other crazy things said about Nori.
I overheard someone at a dog park say that Nori looks like Fizzgig from The Dark Crystal, Ngo said. I think the funniest thing weve heard is Garth from Waynes World. Ive also had someone ask if his hair is styled curly and highlighted, which it isnt.
Despite Noris human-like features, hes just a normal dog, Ngo said.
He loves everyone he meets and is always really playful, Ngo said. He likes playing with his BFF Boba, watching sports with Kevin and supervising me in the kitchen.
Nori also really likes water and mud, Ngo added. He likes taking dips in the pool during the summer and seeking out mud puddles to plop his body in during the fall and winter.
Ngo runs an Instagram account for Nori and Boba, and the duo are quickly gaining online fame. And Ngo is pleased her dogs bring so much joy to people.
I love reading comments about how Nori and Boba have brightened a persons day or lightened their mood, Ngo said. Its nice knowing that their little selves may be making a positive difference in someone elses life, no matter how small.
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Everyone Is Obsessed With This Dog With A 'Human' Face (Original Post)
catbyte
Oct 2019
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emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)1. I know this guy. He drinks at my local.
tblue37
(65,391 posts)2. K&R for the pupper. nt
ChazII
(6,205 posts)3. K&R This
pooch is adorable.
Karadeniz
(22,527 posts)4. He DOES have a human expression, if we're talking about a nice, kind human!❤
SergeStorms
(19,201 posts)5. Looks like a dog to me.
I think people assign human attributes to animals. In those cases they see what you want to see.
catbyte
(34,393 posts)6. I respectfully disagree. Well, he DOES look like a dog, but in the the first & last pics he
really looks like he's smiling.
paleotn
(17,920 posts)7. For some reason, they remind me of these guys....
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LudwigPastorius
(9,150 posts)8. Hmmm...seems like I've seen him somewhere before...
FakeNoose
(32,641 posts)9. When somebody trims their dog's whiskers and facial hair
... you can see a lot more of their faces. Dogs appear to be smiling and their eyes seem more expressive. I think those dogs always look that way, but we don't see it when the facial hair hasn't been trimmed back.
dai13sy
(336 posts)10. Cutie Pie dogs Nori and Boba
Nori does look like a cute, smiling man wearing lipstick. Boba looks like a cute dog. They make a great team. We need more positive happy things in this world. I would vote for Nori for President if he ran. Boba could be Veep. America would be a happier place. I bet they're both smarter than what we've got which is s--t!!