Chunky Rottweiler Puppy Howling His Little Heart Out Will Have You Falling In Love

It's hard to believe that a 130-pound-plus breed like a Rottweiler could have been a tiny, crying baby. But much like humans and other mammals, we all have to start somewhere, ideally adorable. That said, Cronus the Rottie puppy almost makes it seem like the cuter dogs start off, the bigger they will become. Fittingly, he is named after a Greek Titan, so that is the King of Cute to you.

"Singing from [a] young age," the caption of the June 2023 Instagram video reads. Cronus preciously howls in the post, which has been liked over 2.9 million times. He's clearly not in actual distress — maybe he's a bit sleepy, which is oh-so relatable. One commenter astutely compared the puppy to a baby Wookiee, referring to the famously floofy "Star Wars" species. But please don't send him to space, even if he's arguably too cute for this world.

Other viewers unsurprisingly beg to have the sweet baby Rottweiler, and understandably so. The bad news for them is that the caption congratulates Cronus' new family in El Paso, Texas. The good news is that Cronus found a home to love him like the good boy that he is. 

Simply put, Rottweilers are smart puppies. As a working dog breed, their training starts with socializing with humans and dogs outside their litter as early as 6 to 7 weeks old. At this point, the dogs should've been screened for viruses like Parvo by their vets. Parvo is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease that causes acute stomach distress and heart inflammation in puppies.

With proper precautions, early socialization helps baby Rotties become less reactive to new sounds, such as children giggling at their Wookiee-like faces. And if you think there's anything more precious than how Cronus the puppy is alone, just imagine how unbearably adorable he could be with a few fellow pups, singing like a choir. Who wouldn't want to buy a front-row seat to that?

Rottweiler puppies can be adopted around their 8-week birthday, and a forever home is a great gift. Once they're settled, a puppy's new parents can start setting basic training goals, like not begging during meals, heeling when they meet new people, and coming when their name is called. Once Rotties are fully vaccinated, they should continue learning to socialize with other dogs and humans. As natural herding dogs, they may be prone to biting behaviors, which is why early training is important. In some cases, obedience classes might be in order. But if it's a class of cutie pies like Cronus, it shouldn't be difficult to get anyone to sign up.