Pets in Japan

Japanese apartments often don't allow pets, and the crowded and small spaces make Japan generally ill-suited for pets. However, that doesn't stop their popularity, particulary that of small, inbred, yappy dogs which fit into a carry-around bag. Many of these small dogs are of no discernible breed as they are simply bred to be the smallest possible and no longer look like dogs at all. Personally, I dislike dogs generally and am quite happy with this situation. It means that we are never in danger from any large, smelly, ill-tempered mutts as we walk past people's houses or into open spaces. You will see all kinds of lucrative industries centred around these spoiled little lapdogs. These include shops specialising in dog treats such as dog birthday cakes, "dog cafes" where humans and dogs can eat together, dishes for dogs such as meatloaf costing as much as human dishes at around 2000 yen, and an endless supply of designer outfits of a higher price and quality and smaller size than a lot of baby wear is.