Dogs in China become tigers and pandas!!! Oh boy...

From a distance it could be mistaken for a reclining tiger, with its big paws and striped orange and black coat.

But then it stands up, wags its tail and barks - giving the game away.

This unsuspecting canine is the victim of what appears to be the latest craze in China - painting pet dogs to look like other animals. More + images...

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