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Wonder no more - Tomy's Dog Translator | Bowlingual | Japan
By Jordana Mah
Ever wonder what Rex and Fluffy are thinking when they sniff each other's butts? Or what about those poor pooches that are stuffed into purses and ridiculous outfits? After watching the movie Up, with its absolutely adorable "talking" dog Doug who didn't wish they had a special collar that could translate man's best friends woofs and barks - I know I did! Well, leave it to the Japanese to solve that pesky problem. Japanese toy company Tomy has developed Bowlingual, the first dog translator!
This little handset device promises to translate your dog's noises into 100 words and phrases, as well as display their moods at that moment on a handy LCD screen. Unfortunately it's only in Japanese right now, but other languages are sure to be made available soon. I would be curious to know how accurate this device is, but even if it's just a toy this idea is sure to entertain!
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