Dutch Kooikerhondje Takes Center Stage at Dodgers' World Series Celebrations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dutch Kooikerhondje Takes Center Stage at Dodgers' World Series Celebrations

Hindustan Times  

The article highlights the presence of Decoy Ohtani, a Dutch kooikerhondje, during the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory parade. The dog steals the spotlight, featuring in photos and videos of Ohtani's post-victory celebration. Decoy's name is derived from the Dutch term 'de kooi,' meaning 'the cage,' reflecting its origins as a training tool for hunting ducks. The article also mentions Decoy's lively and clever nature, showcasing his impressive performance at a Dodgers-Orioles game and receiving a special 'visa' from the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.

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Dodgers Win Championship, But It's a Special Night for Shohei Ohtani and His Dog
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Win Championship, But It's a Special Night for Shohei Ohtani and His Dog

CNN  

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series win with a victory parade through downtown Los Angeles. The parade featured Shohei Ohtani holding aloft his dog Decoy, who wore a Dodgers jersey. The team also welcomed rapper Ice Cube, manager Dave Roberts, and players and families to the celebration.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani, and his dog, steal the show at victory parade
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani, and his dog, steal the show at victory parade

CNN  

CNN — The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoyed a party that was more than three decades in the making on Friday as they celebrated their World Series win over the New York Yankees with an open-top bus parade through downtown Los Angeles before a pep rally at Dodger Stadium. Congratulations, Los Angeles, thank you fans.” Hundreds of thousands of Dodgers fans …

Meet Decoy Ohtani, perhaps the most valuable pet of the World Series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Meet Decoy Ohtani, perhaps the most valuable pet of the World Series

The Independent  

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Dutch Kooikerhondje Takes Center Stage at Dodgers' Championship Parade
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dutch Kooikerhondje Takes Center Stage at Dodgers' Championship Parade

Associated Press  

The article describes the unique bond between Los Angeles Dodgers' star player Freddie Freeman and his pet, Decoy Ohtani. Decoy, a Dutch kooikerhondje, is a fixture of Dodgers fandom and features prominently in Ohtani's Instagram posts. The article highlights the breed's origins and its significance in the sport, with Decoy being a celebrated member of the Dodgers organization.

Shohei Ohtani's dog steals the show on Dodgers' World Series parade as he joins players in front of 100,000 fans
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani's dog steals the show on Dodgers' World Series parade as he joins players in front of 100,000 fans

Daily Mail  

Shohei Ohtani did not come alone to his first World Series championship victory parade, bringing his dog, Decoy, on the team bus. The Los Angeles Dodgers' roster was stuck in traffic on the way to their own World Series victory parade, where 100,000 fans were waiting to celebrate their championship victory. Shohei Ohtani's dog, Decoy, made a grand appearance at …

Photos: Dodgers celebrate World Series win with massive parade, Dodger Stadium event
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Photos: Dodgers celebrate World Series win with massive parade, Dodger Stadium event

LA Times  

Friday’s parade celebrating the Dodgers’ World Series championship brought an estimated 225,000 people to downtown Los Angeles, with fans lining the route early. Members of the Dodgers were transported atop double-decker buses through the parade route before heading over to a celebration at Dodger Stadium on Friday afternoon. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw holds the World Series trophy. Mariachi singer Julian …

Shohei Ohtani's Dog 'Throwing Out' First Pitch Might Be The Cutest Thing Ever
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani's Dog 'Throwing Out' First Pitch Might Be The Cutest Thing Ever

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Shohei Ohtani homered leading off the game on his second bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium shortly after the Japanese superstar and his dog, Decoy, handled ceremonial first pitch duties. Decoy, Shohei Ohtani’s dog, really just threw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium. “I’m glad everything went well.” Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani congratulates his dog Decoy …

Ohtani and his dog share first-pitch duties before Dodgers superstar blasts leadoff homer
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ohtani and his dog share first-pitch duties before Dodgers superstar blasts leadoff homer

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani homered leading off the game on his second bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium shortly after the Japanese superstar and his dog, Decoy, handled ceremonial first pitch duties. “I’m glad everything went well.” The second Ohtani bobblehead giveaway proved just as popular as the first. The first Ohtani bobblehead giveaway in May — featuring him in …

Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy, star together at Dodger Stadium
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy, star together at Dodger Stadium

CNN  

CNN — Given what Shohei Ohtani can do on the field, it should be unsurprising that his dog is almost as talented. While Ohtani homered and stole two bases in the LA Dodgers’ 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles, his achievements were overshadowed before the game even began as his dog “threw” the ceremonial first pitch. Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/Getty …

Shohei Ohtani steals spotlight from his dog with homer, two steals in Dodgers’ victory
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani steals spotlight from his dog with homer, two steals in Dodgers’ victory

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases in front of third base coach Dino Ebel after leading off the game with a homer. Dekopin received the night’s first big ovation, delivering the ceremonial first “pitch” by picking up a ball in his mouth and running to home plate, where Ohtani was crouched like a catcher waiting. “I’m telling you,” manager Dave Roberts …

Watch Shohei Ohtani’s dog, Decoy, throw out first pitch at Dodger Stadium
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch Shohei Ohtani’s dog, Decoy, throw out first pitch at Dodger Stadium

LA Times  

Decoy, right, high fives his owner, Shohei Ohtani, of the Dodgers after he carried out the first pitch. More than five hours before first pitch Wednesday, fans were already lining up outside Dodger Stadium for the night’s bobblehead giveaway featuring Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Dekopin. Then, as speculation swirled around Ohtani’s free agency, the then-unknown name of his dog …

Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy, featured on superstar’s 2nd bobblehead giveaway
6 months ago

Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy, featured on superstar’s 2nd bobblehead giveaway

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani and his dog will be featured on his second bobblehead giveaway by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Japanese two-way superstar is holding his dog, Decoy, while wearing a white Dodgers home uniform. When Ohtani was introduced as a Dodger in December 2023, he revealed the dog’s name, explaining that it’s a nickname for his Japanese …

Shohei Ohtani reveals dog’s name at Dodgers’ introduction: Decoy
1 year ago

Shohei Ohtani reveals dog’s name at Dodgers’ introduction: Decoy

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Nearly all the mystery around Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented free agency was revealed over the last week, yet baseball fans kept sniffing around on a most fuzzy question. Introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday after agreeing to a $700 million, 10-year deal, Ohtani revealed that the brown and white dog who joined him on television last …

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