No One Can Guess This Pup's Uniquely Adorable Mix Of 12 Dog Breeds
Did you know there are hundreds of dog breeds out there? It's true! The American Kennel Club recognizes 200, but globally there are over 400 known breeds. It's a fact that might make guessing the breed mix of a dog even tougher than you thought — and one viral TikTok asks us to do just that. In the video, viewed nearly 275,000 times, viewers are challenged to guess one super sweet pup's mix of 12 different breeds. Can you guess them all? Give it a try!
@nutterbutterrescuepupper Alright all! Great guesses yesterday on Peanut's DNA mix! People almost always guess Corgi/Frenchie. Watch to end and screenshot to see his results! 🧬 Peanut is almost 12 years old and weighs just over 13 pounds.
Nutter Butter Peanut Butter, or Peanut for short, is one fascinating mix. Don't be surprised if you need to watch his 9-second clip over again to get a second look at this pointy-eared cutie pie. The TikToker notes that Peanut is 12 years old, so fully grown, and just 13 pounds. But those clues didn't seem to help viewers guess his 12 breeds. "People almost always guess corgi and Frenchie," said the TikToker. But shockingly, Peanut is neither!
It turns out that Peanut is mostly Chihuahua at 34%. Second is dachshund, then shih tzu, Pekingese, Samoyed, and Pomeranian. His final mixes come in at just 2 and 3%: toy poodle, Chow Chow, Australian shepherd, border collie, and mini American shepherd. One clever commenter deemed Peanut a "Chaweenie Shitzsanese," which we agree is the perfect title for this cutie.
Why you might prefer a mixed breed dog over a purebred
Peanut is one special mix, and he's a great example of just how adorable mixed-breed canines can be. Could a mixed-breed dog like Peanut be right for you? And how do you find the right one to adopt? Well, first off, let's discuss the main differences between purebred and crossbreed dogs.
Purebred dogs are great for dog lovers with certain expectations, as they follow a breed standard. This means they will look and act a certain way according to an official description of their registered breed. Mixed-breed dogs, on the other hand, are not registered anywhere, and their physical traits and temperament are far less predictable. This fact is great for dog lovers in pursuit of adventure with their canine friends, because you get to discover new and awesome things about them along the way.
Rather than finding a breeder or adopting from a pet store, you can typically adopt a mixed-breed dog from a shelter. Not only is this an often more budget-friendly option, but it also means you can save a life. Over 500,000 animals are euthanized annually, per the ASPCA, and unfortunately, the majority of them are mixed-breed dogs. So, if you're planning to adopt, a mixed-breed dog can be a great option, and your new pup just might prove that mutts are the ultimate cute!