India, Feb. 16 -- A Japanese man who rose to fame for living as a dog has now turned his passion into a business by renting out his custom-made costume. Known as Toco, the man from Saitama Prefecture in Japan had always dreamed of becoming a dog. To make this dream a reality, he spent 2 million yen ( Rs.10.8 lakh) on a hyper-realistic Collie costume created by a company specialising in film props.

The costume, which weighs 4 kg, features a movable mouth, tail, and paws. Over time, Toco mastered various dog-like behaviours, including shaking hands, rolling over, and even catching frisbees. He also socializes with real dogs while wearing a collar. Last year, he expanded his collection by commissioning an Alaskan Malamute costume, which is ...