Crusoe the celebrity wiener dog is in Vancouver

Crusoe, the celebrity dachshund, is in Vancouver as part of a cross-Canada campaigntrying to raise awareness about the risks associated with ticks and fleas.

The canine internet sensation hasstarred in several viral videos and is attracting both human and animal fans.

"We like following Crusoe on Facebook," said Stefanie Fournier, a Langley-based photographer who has her own daschund, Farfell.

Crusoe will be signing 'paw-tographs' at Coopers' Park on April 27 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. PT.

Big ego?

The superstar dog'sowner, Ryan Beauchesne said he started a blog of the now-famous dog almost five years ago.

"He always had a big ego. We say his ego is bigger than his body."

The 'wiener dog extraordinaire' has made several viral videos and has a strong following on social media, with over 179,000 followers on Instagram alone.

He even has a New York Times best-selling book.

But Beauchesne said Crusoemakes it easy.

"I'm convinced he knows that he is acting," he said.

"He has gotten really used to it and I wouldn't trade him for the world."

The dog's tour is funded byBayer, the multi-nationalpharmaceutical company.

With files from the CBC's The Early Edition.

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