TONKEY BEAR Rating • The Teddy Bear Dog

Welcome Pet Lovers to my Tonkey Bear Rating page, aka The Teddy Bear Dog, who is one of the Most Wanted Shar Pei celebrities in the World owned by Christine Park.

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Tonkey Bear Rating Summary

Tonkey Bear is beloved for her rare “bear coat,” which gives her the appearance of a living teddy bear rather than a typical dog. Her viral fame stems from the combination of her “squishable” wrinkled face, fluffy fur, and endearing social media videos that showcase her clumsy and affectionate personality.

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Tonkey Bear Profile

Fun Facts

• Overnight Sensation: Tonkey became a viral star at just four months old in 2015, gaining over 150,000 Instagram followers in only eight weeks.
• Accidental Influencer: Her owner, Christine Park, originally created the Instagram account to make friends for herself, but Tonkey quickly overshadowed her.
• The “Last Choice”: Her breeder noted that bear-coat Shar Peis are typically the last to be adopted because their long fur is a “fault” that disqualifies them from dog shows. 

• Teddy Bear Look: Her distinctive appearance—rare long fur, “squishable” face, and tiny ears—often leads people to mistake her for a real teddy bear or a different breed entirely.
• Rare Genetics: Her “bear coat” is caused by a recessive gene, a likely throwback to the breed’s Chow Chow ancestors.
• Hidden Features: While her coat is dense and fluffy, she still has the traditional Shar Pei wrinkles and skin folds hidden beneath the fur. 

• Unshakeable Temperament: Her owners describe her as “very fluffy and strong” and largely unbothered by things that startle other dogs, such as wearing festive hats.
• Viral Quirk: One of her most famous viral moments involved a video of her having a persistent case of the hiccups.
• Bath Time Fan: Unlike many dogs, Tonkey is known for being quite comfortable playing in the bathtub. 

• Canadian Resident: She lives in Edmonton, Alberta, and has been featured on major outlets like The TODAY Show, Buzzfeed, and ABC News.
• Sisterly Bond: She has a big sister named Maxi (a collie-mix), and the two are often seen together in photos, sometimes wearing matching outfits. 

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