These shows helped expose people to dogs, especially the small long-haired breeds, which then became popular household pets. The Persian cat, by far the most popular cat variety in the Republic of China, originated in Afganistan.
「飼養貓狗等寵物，對人際關係逐漸疏離的現代人來說，的確能從它們的嬌憨乖巧中，得到不少安慰。不過這些嬌客並不好照顧。