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By Liz O'Connell
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The internet has fallen head over paws for a unique crossbreed dog that happened by "accident."
A January 3 TikTok video revealed the unusual crossbreed between a Rottweiler mother and a basset hound father. The clip posted to the account @federicardillo quickly grabbed the attention of viewers as it reached over 5.8 million views, 390,203 likes, and 3,550 comments.
The Rottweiler and basset hound have an unlikely love story. The owner shared in the comment section that it was true love since there was no intention of breeding the two together. A complete accident. You know what they say, can't let anything get in the way of true love and clearly, with this litter of puppies, the rest is history.
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The puppies these two dogs created are nothing short of adorable. Their paws and long ears are a spitting image of their father's. But they got the fur color from their mama. As heart-stopping as these puppies are, some viewers are hesitant about the crossbreed.
A few viewers shared their skepticism of this breeding pair, claiming the owner is doing it for money and there is no need to crossbreed these dogs.
The owner responded: "We won't sell them, it was an accident but we have the space to keep them all with us. Sterilized obviously!"
A majority of viewers are melting over the adorableness, claiming there is nothing wrong with the crossbreed. Plenty said they've had unusual mixes, too, such as a RottyScotty (Rottweiler x Scottish Terrier) and a Rotterman. (Rottweiler x Doberman Pinscher).
"Super freaking cute," write one.
TikTok user @michellemanuele added: "They're so awkward looking and adorable at the same time. Dad's a big gangsta!!!!"
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To Crossbreed or Not To Crossbreed
Just when you think you've seen all the crossbred possibilities, another one comes across the internet, wowing viewers with a beautiful new canine. But cross-breeding is a very big controversy in the dog world.
Cross-breeding is the process of breeding two dogs of different breeds together. For example, Goldendoodles are a cross between golden retrievers and poodles.
A LoveToKnow Pets article points out the advantages of crossbred dogs. This includes unique looks, great pets if trained correctly, and sometimes, a lower chance of health issues that are typically passed down from one generation to the next.
On the flip side, it might be difficult to predict a dog's temperament with crossbreeds. The article uses Rottweilers as an example. Rottweilers will sometimes be aggressive since they are used as guard dogs, but when mixing them with poodles that make great family animals, it will be hard to accurately predict the dog's personality. The same goes for guessing the size of an adult crossbred dog.
It does not matter if a dog is a purebred or crossbred, there is still a chance for the canine to develop health issues. All dog owners should be prepared for the possibility that their fur baby can suffer from hereditary diseases.
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