Shiba dog helps owner earn more than 5000 USD thanks to his abstract painting skills

The clever 5-year-old Shiba Inu Hunter not only helps his owner make money by painting, but is also one of the animal stars with thousands of fans on the Internet.

Hunter the dog is a very talented abstract painter

Hunter lives in Alberta, Canada with the family of owners Kenny Au and Denise Lo.

"There was a big wall in the house, and we wanted to hang some art there," the couple told B.P. "We tried a lot of different things, but in the end, we weren't satisfied."

Hunter the dog is a very talented abstract painter

"Ever since Hunter was a part of our lives, we thought it would be nice if he could create something beautiful. My wife and I taught him how to hold a paintbrush and draw on paper..."

Hunter's drawings

"After he knew how to draw, he always found a way to draw," shares Au. "Painting has become a part of Hunter's life, which has kept him from being hyperactive."

Immediately after spotting the 5-year-old dog's talent, the owner set up Hunter's own Instagram page and even created an art shop on Etsy, where people can buy a piece for $38 (almost 900,000 VND) Buy his work. Hunter has so far earned around $5,000 (over 116 million VND) from the sale of his paintings.

Hunter the dog is passionately drawing

Au and Lo said that they would let Hunter draw freely, not forcefully, just when bored. Generally speaking, small dogs are like relatives to their owners, not just pets.

"It always showed an interest in moving or drawing."

Achievements of the dog Hunter

"Hunter can clean up toys by himself and fold slippers. This is the smartest dog my wife and I have ever raised. He has a very strong personality and often expresses desires, such as whether to cut his toenails."