Zoo officials told Chinese state media that they had clearly advertised the dogs as "panda dogs" and did not make false claims, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/china-zoo-panda-dogs-rcna151606">NBC News</a> reported. Officials told the outlet that the dogs were still at the zoo as of Friday, and the number of visitors coming to see them remained "at a normal level."

Shanwei Zoo admitted the animals were Chow Chows with their fur dyed to look like pandas.{ai:summary}<p>A zoo in China faced backlash for misleading visitors by dyeing Chow Chow dogs to resemble pandas. The deception was revealed after the dogs were observed barking, leading to customer outrage and demands for refunds.</p><p>Zoo officials defended their actions, claiming they advertised the animals as "panda dogs." The incident mirrored another zoo's similar stunt but lacked transparency. #society</p>

Chinese zoo admits their ‘pandas’ are actually painted dogs

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