jesspy Posted April 26, 2007 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Ewe've been had Thousands of rich Japanese women were conned into believing lambs were valuable miniature poodles. Flocks were imported from the UK and Australia to be sold by an internet company as the latest "must have" pet. The scam was rumbled when movie star Maiko Kawakami complained on a talk show that her new poodle refused to bark or eat dog food. She showed photos of the animal and was devastated when told that it was a lamb, reports the Sun. Hundreds of women contacted police to say that they had also been sold lambs instead of pedigree pups by the con artists based in Sapporo. One couple found out the truth only after a dog beautician told them she could not trim their poodle's claws - because they were hooves. The company, whose name translated as Poodles As Pets, has now been shut down. Bosses took advantage of the fact sheep are rare in Japan and most people do not know what they look like. They advertised poodles online for £630 - half the price of the highly-desired puppies in Japan at £1,260. A police spokesman said: "We launched an investigation after we were made aware that a company were selling sheep as poodles." link For the record POODLE PUPPY LAMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneAgeQueen Posted April 26, 2007 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2007 That's baaaaaaa d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUM24/7 Posted April 26, 2007 #3 Share Posted April 26, 2007 LMAOOOOOOOO........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenshinx Posted April 26, 2007 #4 Share Posted April 26, 2007 sacrilicious.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabon Posted April 26, 2007 #5 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Oh great! Can you imagine the thoughts of those poor little lambs. It's either: What do you mean I'm not a poodle? curls up in the corner having major identity crisis.... Or.... Lamb (lying): But I am a poodle! *grins, tries to bark, bleats instead* See it's just that I have a head cold. Er... What are you doing? Why did you pick up that knife? What's the green jelly for? LOL! Mabon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Atheist_Mind Posted April 26, 2007 #6 Share Posted April 26, 2007 wow, , , idiotic japanese i want those puppies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldethyl Posted April 26, 2007 #7 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I'm sorry that looks NOTHING like a dog. If they'd quit eating everything that isn't human, they'd be able to tell species apart. Sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Ohki Posted April 26, 2007 #8 Share Posted April 26, 2007 (edited) I would keep the lambs. They are so cute. Edited April 26, 2007 by Ryo Ohki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativechick1989 Posted April 26, 2007 #9 Share Posted April 26, 2007 ....Suckers! her new poodle refused to bark or eat dog food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mule Posted April 26, 2007 #10 Share Posted April 26, 2007 jesspy...thanks for the illustration!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnSide Posted April 26, 2007 #11 Share Posted April 26, 2007 What-EVER. I'd totally take a Lamb over a Poodle. A Lamb!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabon Posted April 26, 2007 #12 Share Posted April 26, 2007 you know in this day and age and considering it's not an exotic animal..... who ever is that......? ignorant deserves to be fleeced! Sorry couldn't resist! Mabon. made me do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUM24/7 Posted April 26, 2007 #13 Share Posted April 26, 2007 you know in this day and age and considering it's not an exotic animal..... who ever is that......? ignorant deserves to be fleeced! Sorry couldn't resist! Mabon. made me do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distortedpandy Posted April 27, 2007 #14 Share Posted April 27, 2007 omg! I want a lamb! *squeals* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemermaid Posted April 27, 2007 #15 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I dont understand how you couldnt tell that it wasnt a dog?? Look at any breed of dog, and you can physically see the differences. Silly Silly People Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girty1600 Posted April 27, 2007 #16 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I would love a pet lamb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_psychosis Posted April 27, 2007 #17 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Ewe've been had Thousands of rich Japanese women were conned into believing lambs were valuable miniature poodles. Flocks were imported from the UK and Australia to be sold by an internet company as the latest "must have" pet. The scam was rumbled when movie star Maiko Kawakami complained on a talk show that her new poodle refused to bark or eat dog food. She showed photos of the animal and was devastated when told that it was a lamb, reports the Sun. Hundreds of women contacted police to say that they had also been sold lambs instead of pedigree pups by the con artists based in Sapporo. One couple found out the truth only after a dog beautician told them she could not trim their poodle's claws - because they were hooves. The company, whose name translated as Poodles As Pets, has now been shut down. Bosses took advantage of the fact sheep are rare in Japan and most people do not know what they look like. They advertised poodles online for £630 - half the price of the highly-desired puppies in Japan at £1,260. A police spokesman said: "We launched an investigation after we were made aware that a company were selling sheep as poodles." link For the record POODLE PUPPY LAMB I want a lamb. They are sooo cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesspy Posted April 27, 2007 Author #18 Share Posted April 27, 2007 i wonder what poodle tastes like? poodle noodles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheza Posted April 28, 2007 #19 Share Posted April 28, 2007 That is so funny. how could anyone mistake a lamb for a dog. Stupid people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Serenity Posted April 28, 2007 #20 Share Posted April 28, 2007 That's baaaaaaa d. XD XD XD Haha. These poor women who thought they where dogs. ^^;; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules22871 Posted April 29, 2007 #21 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Snopes declares it as false. Clicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldethyl Posted May 1, 2007 #22 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Snopes declares it as false. Clicky Ahh, good. My faith in Japanese women has been restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesspy Posted May 2, 2007 Author #23 Share Posted May 2, 2007 (edited) Ahh, good. My faith in Japanese women has been restored. lol very true i hope they know what sheep are Edited May 2, 2007 by jesspy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabon Posted May 2, 2007 #24 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Ah... Cold Ethel! Your google-fu is the strongest! You may have found out the sinister plot ninja on the board but there will be others! Still have shades of Matthew Broderick in my head saying.... Hot lamb, hot lamb... perhaps with some of that green stuff! Good catch. It does restore a little faith in humans as not being the silliest creatures on the planet but then you never know. When things like this are true for instance when they asked random people where hamburger and hot dogs came from and the people didn't know.... silly people. Regards, Mabon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldethyl Posted May 4, 2007 #25 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Ah... Cold Ethel! Your google-fu is the strongest! You may have found out the sinister plot ninja on the board but there will be others! Ah, actually, Jules found it. My google-fu is no good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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