Russian president Vladimir Putin's love of dogs is known fact. Putin sprang a surprise yet again, when he brought his pet Yume, a female Akita Inu, to an interview with Japanese journalists.
While feeding and playing with Yume, Putin did not forget to show the media some tricks Yume has mastered. Putin has always proved to be an animal lover as he took his pets to most of his diplomatic interactions.
Putin's infamous apology for having scared Chancellor Angela Markel with his large Labrador Conny attracted media attention years ago.
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Some instances:
Vladimir Putin hugs a Bulgarian shepherd dog which he received as a present from Bulgaria's prime minister Boiko Borisov on November 13, 2010.
Putin plays with a Labrador dog Tonik during his meeting with Russian rescue workers in Moscow on June 6, 2008.
Putin on a walk with his pet dogs Yume and Buffy on March 24, 2013.
Putin feeds an elk at the 'Losiny Ostrov' national park (Elk Island) in northeast Moscow on June 5, 2010.
A koala bear hugs Putin during the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Australia, on Nov 15, 2014 (left) Putin with the Siberian Tiger cub which he received as a gift for his 56th birthday (right)
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