Shetland pony thinks he's a puppy

This Shetland pony behaves just like a dog.

Just like his labrador friends, he wags his tail, fetches sticks and rolls on his back to have his tummy tickled.

But the hooves and mane give away his real identity - as a Shetland pony.

Eight-week-old Rory picked up his canine traits after he was befriended by dogs at the Essex Horse and Pony Sanctuary in Pitsea.

Owner Sue Allery said: "In 18 years I've never seen anything like it. When vets visit us they can't believe it either."

More pictures after the jump.









Link & Images: DailyMail via Arbroath

Update: A video can be found here.

Tags: Pony | Dog | Animal