Kabosu (dog)
Kabosu and Atsuko Sato in 2023 | |
| Other name | Kabo-chan (かぼちゃん) |
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| Species | Dog (Canis familiaris) |
| Breed | Shiba Inu |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | c. November 2, 2005 |
| Died | May 24, 2024 (aged 18) Sakura, Chiba, Japan |
| Cause of death | Leukemia |
| Nationality | Japan |
| Notable role | Internet celebrity |
| Years active | 2010–2024 |
| Known for | Doge meme |
| Owner | Atsuko Sato |
| Named after | Kabosu |
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Kabosu (Japanese: かぼす; pronounced [kabosɯ], c. November 2, 2005 – May 24, 2024) was a Shiba Inu from Japan. Adopted in 2008 by kindergarten teacher Atsuko Sato (佐藤 敦子, Satō Atsuko), she is prominently featured in the original Doge meme and the Dogecoin cryptocurrency.