Your dogs

Meet Lindi and Mr Miyagee

DQ: What is your dog's name? L: Mr Miyagee Nickname - Il Piccolo di Cucciolo di Cioccolato (the little chocolate puppy)

DQ: How old is your dog, and how long have you had him? L: Date of birth - 22 October 2017. He is a four-year-old chocolate tri-colour long-coat Chihuahua... He is small but mighty!

We have had our special boy, Mr Miyagee, since birth. Having always had Pekingese, after the sudden death of our special needs Pekingese girl Princess Lee Lu, we decided to welcome a little long-coat Chihuahua into the family. We always wanted a long-coat chihuahua!

DQ: Does your dog have dog brothers or sisters? L: Mr Miyagee grew up with our wise old Pekingese, Mr O-Lee, who he loved unconditionally. Mr O-Lee crossed the rainbow bridge earlier this year at the beautiful age of 16 years. It's no wonder Mr M is so wise for his age!

We recently adopted a little precious long-coat Chihuahua girl after her human tragically passed away. She is ten months old, called Mademoiselle Lula-Belle, and is Mr Miyagee's best friend!

DQ: What is your dog's favourite treat? L: Oh my goodness... He is known as the Carrot King! He adores his Doggylish Natural Treats - Chicken/Carrot wheels. Oh, and don't forget to add his Ricky Pet Products Buchu Biscuits every morning! With these two treats, he could rule the world!

DQ: Does your dog have any hobbies or activities he takes part in? L: He is a social media and brand influencer, and ambassador to more than 140 brands locally and internationally. He's an ESA and therapy dog, and in his free time, he enjoys participating in Dog Shows, posing as a model for various brands and campaigns, and doing reviews as a pet food, nutrition, wellness, toy and accessory blogger. He loves acting in front of the TV camera, plus he is a well-known and loved public figure who advocates against bullying in schools and animal abuse.

He visits schools, hospitals, special needs institutions, nursing homes and children's homes to inspire and share a bit of love and light on his way. He adores kids and, most of the time, just being there, resting on someone's lap or sitting next to a sick little patient. It's amazing to watch them smile as he provides all the love, warmth and care they so long for.

DQ: What makes your dog unique? L: On his journey travelling the world, he inspires a nation with a story of courage, bravery, respect and unconditional love. Along with me, his human, we work as brand and social media influencers and motivational speakers (Mr M barks); we also write reviews and share photos of our many adventures. Not many humans understand dogs, so I serve as his translator.

Mr Miyagee was also named as one of the 'most photographed dogs' in SA. He is a dog top model, TV and radio personality, brand ambassador, a well-known socialite in the international arena, and South Africa's smallest celebrity dog! His Mentos' 'Yes to Fresh' commercial gained over 27 million views in the US being screened in nine countries.

He is a small chihuahua with a mighty story and the biggest heart. He does so much for animals and people who need it the most.

DQ: Why should your dog be DQ famous? L: This magazine is close to our hearts; it is all about dogs, and who doesn't want to be featured in a magazine read by dog lovers? We love the stories and content and would love to share our story and journey with the DQ lovers out there!