The man ordered a Golden Retriever online, but was shocked when he opened the package. (Image: GETTY)
A Chinese man named Liu, residing in the city of Liuzhou in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was left stunned after he ordered a Golden Retriever but received a totally different animal.
According to Newsflare, Liu spent £21 (or 200 Yuan), expecting to welcome a Golden Retriever as his new pet.
However, the package delivered to him contained a surprise.
Instead of the anticipated Golden Retriever, Liu found himself the owner of a Tuguo, a Chinese domestic dog.
This breed, unfortunately, is often referred to as a “meat dog” in the region and is a popular delicacy.
The Tuguo is a popular dish in parts of China. (Image: GETTY)
The consumption of dog meat at festivals in China has sparked significant controversy in the West for obvious reasons.
Despite its reputation as a food source, the Tuguo is also recognised as an excellent hunting dog, first domesticated by the Han dynasty of China.
The confusion arose from the Tuguo’s name being “Golden Retriever”.
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However, Liu was not disheartened by the mix-up despite receiving an entirely different breed of dog.
Instead of returning the dog or subjecting it to a grim fate, he decided to keep the Tuguo as a pet.
He pledged to take good care of his new furry friend, whom he found irresistibly adorable.
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