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Owner Adopts ‘Dachshund Mix’ From Shelter, Then Has Realization About Legs

Owner Adopts ‘Dachshund Mix’ From Shelter, Then Has Realization About Legs

Summary

A dog owner adopted a puppy, thinking it was a dachshund mix, but discovered it was a mix of larger breeds, including Doberman Pinscher and Australian cattle dog. Despite the unexpected size and breed mix, the dog named Sunny became popular online due to her charming personality.

Key Facts

  • A dog owner adopted a puppy from a shelter, believing it was a dachshund mix.
  • The dog named Sunny grew much larger than expected, reaching 60 pounds.
  • A DNA test revealed Sunny had no dachshund DNA and was a mix of breeds like Doberman Pinscher and Australian cattle dog.
  • The dog's growth surprised the owner, who initially wanted to avoid Dobermans and cattle dogs.
  • Sunny's story gained popularity on Reddit, with over 500 upvotes and many comments.
  • The post included a joke about Sunny looking like a dachshund but with longer legs.
  • Social media users shared similar experiences of adopting puppies that grew up differently than expected.

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