Chihuahua and Dutch Shepherd Have Puppies, Viewers Not Prepared for Outcome

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3 days ago

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In a viral TikTok video, a pup named Coco from the United Kingdom has left users on social media stunned, all thanks to her one-of-a-kind look.
The clip, which was shared in June under the username @pandcocotheweedogs, shows Coco, a mix between a Chihuahua and a Dutch shepherd, hanging out at the park with her owner, performing all sorts of tricks and responding to commands.
The small-sized puppy resembles a tiny version of the Dutch shepherd in the body of a Chihuahua, with the discipline of a shepherd dog, and the loud, high-pitched bark of a Chihuahua. "Cocos transition from middle to heel is starting to look soooo good," the poster writes in the caption.
Mixed-breed dogs not only have unique looks and personalities that make them one of a kind, but also they are often much healthier than purebreds.
The experts at Pet MD say that dogs who are a mix of two or more breeds are less likely to develop specific hereditary diseases because they are bred by parents with different genes, so they may have a longer life span, too.
The most-popular crossbreeds in America include the Cockapoo, a mix between cocker spaniel and poodle; the Siberian retriever, a mix between Siberian husky and Labrador retriever; and the Chug, a mix between Chihuahua and pug.
Also loved by the American public are the beagleman, a beagle mixed with a doberman pinscher; the shepherd chow, a chowchow that has been bred with a German shepherd; and the puggle, which is a beagle/pug mix.
Stock image: A small-sized dog wears a blue vest while playing at the park.
Stock image: A small-sized dog wears a blue vest while playing at the park.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 1.3 million views and more than 160,400 likes on the platform.
One user, Abigaile McNamar, commented: "Lol [laugh out loud] that to me would be more terrifying to be chased after than a normal Dutch shepherd."
Charmaine added: "I find it funny to see this mix, I have a mix Chihuahua x Belgian malinois, the nest was an accident but I love the little dog they are just tiny shepherds."
Newsweek reached out to the poster @pandcocotheweedogs for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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