A stylish black Afghan dog in Australia has become an Internet sensation after a photo of hers went viral on social media landing her a job as the 'spokesdog' of a luxury dog food brand
Tea. All pics Luke Kavanagh Facebook
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A stylish black Afghan dog in Australia has become an Internet sensation after a photo of hers went viral on social media landing her a job as the 'spokesdog' of a luxury dog food brand.
The dog called Tea enjoyed a successful career as a show dog but it's popularity has grown since her retirement. Tea lives with her owner Luke Kavanagh in Oyster Bay area and the familuy
"We always thought that she was far too pretty to keep at home. Even our weekend walks draw a crowd. She pretends she does not need the attention, but she definitely loves it, just like any supermodel," he was quoted as saying by Daily Telegraph, Australia.
Tea with her owner Luke Kavanagh
"I guess people were mostly drawn to it because of her silky coat coupled with that dignified look that Tea has, but that is just her being her," Kavanagh said.
A few advertising companies even approached Kavanagh to use Tea as the official face of their brands, which sparked her second career as an animal actor, the report said.
Tea looks glamorous as she struts
Tea has now appeared in an online and TV campaign for Harriot and Hounds' dog perfume and is the "spokesdog" for Royal Canine, the luxury dog food brand, it said.
While the family has been riding the wave of Tea's new-found fame, Kavanagh said he is happy she is officially retired, with no plans of taking Hollywood by storm in the near future, the report added.