Frenchie in China goes viral for collecting plastic bottles; shops save containers for it
Dog’s monthly earnings – including income from online videos – range between US$420 and US$560
A French bulldog has become an internet sensation in southern China after earning over 10,000 yuan (US$1,400) in five years by diligently collecting plastic bottles for its owner.
It has captivated countless netizens with its remarkable “work ethic,” earning the affectionate nickname “the most punctual bottle collector” from local businesses.
The five-year-old dog, known online as “Dog Little White,” has amassed over 80,000 followers on Douyin and has developed a daily routine of collecting plastic bottles on the streets of Guangzhou, Guangdong province.
Every day, the canine embarks on three bottle-collecting missions – once in the morning, at noon, and again in the evening – each lasting 20 to 30 minutes. It intuitively returns to rest on its own when it gets tired.
Its owner, surnamed Zhang, accompanies the dog, carrying a sack to collect the bottles.