03-07-2025
Dalmatian and Doberman Have Puppies—Internet Not Ready for the Result
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A video revealing the result of two unexpected dog breeds having a puppy left people falling head over paws.
Hopping on a social media trend that showcases photos of one's parents and their offspring, TikTok user @yes_510 decided to use the same method but with the family's two dogs—a Dalmatian and Doberman Pinscher—in a June 10 video. The video highlighted the canine parents, with viewers instantly falling in love with the unique puppies.
The owner shared in a comment that these two dogs are about four years apart, yet the female Dalmatian and male Doberman became best friends, constantly staying by each other's side. The two snuggled together every chance they could get, with the Dalmatian typically sleeping right on top. Eventually, these two dogs mated.
The last clip on the owner's TikTok showcases one of their pups, often referred to as a Dalmatian Pinscher. The puppy began marching toward the camera. The brown fur nearly covered the pup's entire tiny body, a strong indication that the Doberman's genes are strong, but as viewers pointed out, the paws are all mom.
Newsweek reached out to @yes_510 via TikTok for comment.
Viewer Reactions
As is often the case with videos featuring mixed dog breeds, several viewers expressed concerns about the puppies' ethical and health implications.
Dalmatian Pinschers are susceptible to several health conditions, including urinary tract infections, dental diseases, dilated cardiomyopathy, progressive retinal atrophy and Von Willebrand's disease, according to Dogster. The report emphasized the importance of acquiring a dog from a reputable breeder who conducts genetic health testing on the parents and screens for health conditions before selling the puppies.
"...Health testing, stable temperaments, avoiding genetic issues, all of it gets thrown out the window for the sake of a 'cute' mix. The ignorance is honestly exhausting," one person said in the comments on @yes_510's video.
Screenshots from a June 10 TikTok video of a Dalmatian and Doberman who became parents.
Screenshots from a June 10 TikTok video of a Dalmatian and Doberman who became parents.
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The owner commented that this was an accidental "one-time thing." The family will be getting the Dalmatian fixed soon as they work on finding homes for the puppies. They plan on keeping the runt of the litter as their third dog.
Meanwhile, many of the nearly 700,000 TikTok viewers fell in love with the result, calling the puppy the "collab" they didn't know they needed.
"Shoe game goes crazy," someone wrote about the unique paws, while a viewer called the paws "cookies and cream socks."
"Justice for the mom. Why she got 10% of the deal?" asked another.
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