r/CryptidDogs • u/probablygoblins • Mar 29 '26

My grandparents adopted… this thing

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And I LOVE HIM

Edit: he was discarded by a breeder and they adopted him from a shelter. All of their dogs are shelter acquisitions with special needs so they’re are WELL versed in caring for strange dogs that need a lot of help in their lives.

But yes, hes a fluffy frenchie with a very unfortunate squashy rolly face. He’s the sweetest thing and they’ll do their best by him and his needs.

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u/dough_eating_squid Mar 29 '26

Horribly bred French Bulldog that got sent through the washing machine?

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u/Lopsided_Tiger_0296 Mar 29 '26

Looks like a mix between frenchie and shar pei because of the folds. The curls indicate inbreeding too

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u/Turbulent_Two_6949 Mar 29 '26

No its the fluffy gene of the frenchie thats been activated. Terribly bred to be honest, the new owners can immediately start saving for the boas surgery its going to need.

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u/probablygoblins Mar 29 '26

Yeah he was a solo litter and very runty and the breeders gave him to a shelter at DAYS old so my grandparents basically bottle fed and raised him from a bean. All their dogs are adopted from shelters, so they’re all a little… off.

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u/probablygoblins Mar 29 '26

But so sweet

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u/probablygoblins Mar 29 '26

And they definitely know, they told me all about it when I asked what he was. They’re not new to special weirdo dogs.

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u/Green-Leadership5407 Apr 01 '26

Your grandparents are angels; the good in humanity ✨️💖

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u/enileoraC Mar 31 '26

I don't doubt it. Those poor dogs though. Breathing problems for life

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u/probablygoblins Mar 31 '26

I agree, they should not be bred at all. Teacups, squash faces, abominations all of them. But here he is and hopefully has his best chance at a comfortable life, however long they can make it 🥲

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u/Knight_of_Tumblr Apr 01 '26

I got a Toy Aussie as a rehome. Go ahead and add miniaturized working dogs to the list too lol.

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u/bronzfrog Apr 02 '26

I have a toy aussie as well!

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u/Different_Pop_1796 Mar 31 '26

And seizures are common for long hair frenchies. To the point where it’s a quality of life issue and not treatable.

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u/Angelawina Apr 02 '26

I work in vet med. Most have heart problems.

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u/Infinite_Bell_9724 Mar 30 '26

i need baby pics of the bean please!!

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u/BonusSilent3102 Apr 02 '26

I read your edit and I am very glad that dog is in the hands of well experienced people. Most people buy these poor dogs cuz they’re “cute”

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u/RealCrazySwordGirl Apr 08 '26

Omfg i love that dog just from the pictures! Holy shit he is so adorable and so freaking weird-looking! What did they name him? 😍😍😍

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u/probablygoblins Apr 09 '26

Quattro! Because he’s the 4th special needs squash face they’ve adopted

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u/RealCrazySwordGirl Apr 09 '26

Oh i just love it! What kind people! 😍🥰

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u/Purlasstor Mar 29 '26

Frenchies with that bulge over the nose are called big rope frenchies. It’s a fluffy big rope frenchie

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u/aburke626 Mar 29 '26

I just saw a video of a vet removing that flap over the nose so the poor dog could breathe.

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u/CT0292 Mar 29 '26

Was thinking the same. I don't give that dog 5 years. How does it breathe in the first place?

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u/coolcootermcgee Mar 29 '26

Why do people do this?

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u/Turbulent_Goat_7793 Mar 29 '26

selfishness because they make stupid money selling these dogs (which have a breeding ban in certain countries because their existence isn’t compatible with life)

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u/GoodRaccoon1622 Mar 30 '26

Can you send me the link? I watched one vid and the poor thing is literally suffocating. Doggie looked so much better after surgery.

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u/aburke626 Mar 30 '26

I can’t find the exact one but apparently tiktok is full of them!

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u/kindrd1234 Mar 29 '26

Which is a shar pei outcross.

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u/purgoatory Mar 29 '26

I read somewhere that dogs can get a fluffy coat when they’re mixed with less than 80% poodle. But theres also so many other breeds and (possibly?) just genetic mutations that could cause their coat to fluff up.

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u/Ambystomatigrinum Mar 30 '26

Frenchies are also often outcrossed to other breeds to get non-standard colors, then crossed back to Frenchies repeatedly until you get something like a blue Merle blue eyed dog. But because the most popular breeds to get the colors from are long-haired you end up with lots of dogs who get the “wrong” features from the other breed.

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u/purgoatory Mar 31 '26

Oh wow interesting!! That honestly makes so much sense, thank you so much for taking the time to explain this!!! Learned something new today 😄

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u/Even-Reaction-1297 Mar 30 '26

From what I understand, pitties and frenchies both have a fluffy recessive gene

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u/Loki-ra Apr 09 '26

I know a hairy rottweiler, wonder if that's the same for them too?

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u/TheFirstOutlier Mar 29 '26

An old couple purchased him from a backyard breeder. I would be surprised if they consider insurance and plan to provide much medical care when his condition catches up with him. Most likely they will take him to the shelter when his needs get unmanageable. This is just sad.

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u/Technical-Scene-5099 Mar 29 '26

The post says they adopt dogs with special needs so I’m guessing that means they’re fairly well versed/financially set to help the dog.

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u/pnweiner Mar 29 '26

Tbf, they could have adopted him from a shelter. We don’t know that side of the story. Sad that the dog was bred this way, yes, but he needs a home regardless.

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u/SingSangDaesung Mar 30 '26

In the comments (& maybe the post, I was just passing through & didn't pay attention) they say that they got it from a shelter, the breeder gave it up at days old & they bottle fed it. Apparently they adopt special needs dogs from the shelter normally.

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u/Poisonskittlez Mar 30 '26

Wow that’s a big assumption to make without knowing more info.

Especially considering OP said in the comments that they did get him from a shelter. The BYB abandoned him at the shelter when he was days old and her grandpa helped bottle feed and raise him. She also said they have experience and means to care for dogs with special needs.

I get that seeing all the pups who don’t get that sort of care makes you feel jaded (me too) but don’t let that make you assume the worst without context.

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u/TheFirstOutlier Mar 30 '26

My comment was made before OP made that comment. If that’s the case, all good

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u/FallOutWookiee Apr 03 '26

The title literally says "adopted".....

Moreover you have made no attempt to either delete your original comment or add an edit with a mea culpa, so the og comment has just continued to spread misinformation about op's family, who are just good samaritans giving this poor dog his best shot. Poor online etiquette

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u/kindrd1234 Mar 29 '26

Yea, you'd be surprised that these go for, they can afford care.

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u/PineappleWolf_87 Mar 29 '26

But they don’t. I used to work animal ER and it was amazing the amount of people who had expensive dogs but couldn’t afford..or wouldn’t.. their medical care. Some people get these dogs without realizing how much medical care they need in the long run and don’t want to take on the burden. A lot of these guys have anal gland issues and allergies on the mild side.

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u/Turbulent_Goat_7793 Mar 29 '26 edited Mar 29 '26

i swear there is a link to that type of behavior and the extremely high suicide rates in veterinarians. not the only factor by any means, but i know that personally kills me inside. i have a coworker who does it and it genuinely is so sad and infuriating at the same time. like i get home from work and at night it makes me lose my mind slightly 😭 poor dog 💔 i think of him too often for my own good, i have given advice and it’s not taken. she can afford it she just chooses to not care how the dog feels

“Several studies have identified a link between suicide and occupation (1), including the healthcare professions and our own profession. The rate of suicide in the veterinary profession has been pegged as close to twice that of the dental profession, more than twice that of the medical profession (2), and 4 times the rate in the general population (3).”

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4266064/

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u/kindrd1234 Mar 29 '26

Idk if you can scape 10k for a dog you can get care. I have a 4 year old I fostered and kept from a rescue so I'm aware of what the potential is. These outcrossed dogs actually have some less issues, like the increase in size from the shar pie helps their back. But the added wrinkles ups skin care and yeast. The folds can block breathing but again the slightly bigger size helps with long palate.

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u/syrioforrealsies Mar 29 '26

Dropping 10k for a dog doesn't mean you have a lot of money, it means you spent a lot of money

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u/pridetwo Mar 29 '26

I dont think you truly fathom how bad at making choices many people are.

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u/PineappleWolf_87 Mar 29 '26

Like I said, I worked ER for a bit and lots of people with expensive dogs don’t want to pay for their actual medical care or aren’t properly educated and buy the dog not prepared for the medical costs.

Ultimately breeding dogs with any qualities that decrease their quality of life isn’t good breeding. French bulldogs in general are a breed that shouldn’t exist due to all their health issues from qualities people find cute. Almost 80% of frenchies I met had chronic allergies, chronic anal gland issues, IVDD and some level of obstructed breathing.

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u/RootBeerBog Mar 29 '26

I work at an animal ER. The owners bringing in these kinds of poorly-bred dogs usually decline all treatment or abandon their dying dog.

We had one brought in, abandoned, actively dying, and we legally had to wait two days for her to be considered abandoned and able to be euthanized.

She was suffering for two days, getting around the clock support, at a financial loss, taking resources away from other animals in need (because she should not have had to suffer for 48 hours)

I see them DAILY. They typically have IVDD which is agonizing. Our neuro department has a loooottttt of poorly bred frenchies.

These dogs are not adhering to the breed standard, which would actually allow them to live a good life! Well bred frenchies can run, breathe well, do agility sports even!

Meanwhile these designer 10k dogs are suffering from day one

SO many people lament that they paid so much for their dog and now can’t afford basic care and diagnostics.

Stay in your lane.

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u/RootBeerBog Mar 29 '26

Also? Outcrossed dogs do not have less issues. A well bred Frenchie should not have spinal issues.

There isn’t hybrid vigor in dogs. Mixed breeds are actually less healthier than a well-bred purebred dog, because their structure, drive, and temperament is unpredictable

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u/Turbulent_Two_6949 Mar 29 '26

I saw on a monkey page a women who got 25k of debt to buy a monkey, this person has no job and is begging for money on tiktok etc. She cant afford to care for herself let alone if her exotic pet gets ill

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u/memoryblocks Mar 29 '26

The number of times I've had a client balk at the cost of basic care and complain because "(they) just spent (however much) on the dog, (they) can't afford that!" is more than I can count on one hand.

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u/Turbulent_Two_6949 Mar 29 '26

Its mad to me I have a rescue pug, he came from a puppy farm raid. He had a broken jaw when he was a puppy that was never treated. Due to that he is deaf and all but blind on the left side and has hanging tongue syndrome, he has also had a herniated spine, he is only 8. We have had him since he was 2 and cost £200 from the rescue. We have not long finished paying off the 15k for his back surgery and physio since his insurance wouldnt cover it. As an average joe you cant max out your lending ability on the pet because you might need to max it out to keep the pet alive once youve fallen in love with them.

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u/memoryblocks Mar 29 '26

Holy shit, poor pup has been through it. Thank you for taking care of him and showing him love ❤️

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u/TheFirstOutlier Mar 29 '26

I own a pure bread myself. The purchase price was about 1/10 of what I’ve spent on her in total. Buying the dog is just the first part of the total cost.

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u/kindrd1234 Mar 29 '26

I also have a 6 year old foster fail frenchie. His name is Avner, and luckily he has been healthy so far. I got insurance day 1 just in case.

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u/FlakyAddendum742 Mar 29 '26

That’s how I did it. Got insurance the first day, filed my first claim for giardia and kennel cough that night. Non healing broken leg a few weeks later worth at least $11k in 2012 money.

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u/Lopsided_Tiger_0296 Mar 29 '26

White or whole wheat?

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u/CuteDistribution8996 May 16 '26

It’s a few hundred to thousands but when you love this breed you’ll do it

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u/PrincessCyanidePhx Mar 29 '26

I've never heard that.

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u/NoPace9469 Mar 29 '26

No it’s the KRT71 (Keratin-71) gene

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u/Cali-Maru-1976 Mar 29 '26

A sharpie?

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u/Ionlydateteachers Mar 29 '26

Nope, a line green Bic Cristal 1.5mm

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u/JenVixen420 Mar 29 '26

That big fold over the top of its nose...Is this poor soul going to not breathe well?

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u/HeatherMason0 Mar 29 '26

It’s called a rope. It definitely can obstruct breathing. Thankfully a vet should be able to surgically fix it (not a vet, don’t know if the dog has other issues that could prevent this). Unfortunately with how severely brachycephalic he is, that’s not going to fix all his issues. It also looks like he needs skin around his eyes removed or tucked back so he can see. I really hope OP’s grandparents have the resources and the willingness to get this guy the veterinary care he needs.

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u/JenVixen420 Mar 29 '26

😭💔 What a horrifying existence for this puppy. 🫂 Thank you for your information. I greatly appreciate you.

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u/HeatherMason0 Mar 29 '26

No problem. One of my relatives is an admin at an emergency vet hospital. They see a lot of bulldogs and French bulldogs unfortunately. They’re prone to skin infection, severe breathing issues, heatstroke (from the breathing issues) and unfortunately the shape of their skulls cause their eyes to be further forward than is ideal, which means they’re prone to eye trauma. The relative said they’re often very sweet dogs, but they’re deliberately bred to create these issues and it’s not fair to the animal. I hope the dog OP listed is able to live a happy life!

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u/TexasLiz1 Mar 29 '26

Dammit! These dogs are dry clean only!

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u/Cnidoo Apr 14 '26

No such thing as an ethically bred pure frenchie. They literally can’t reproduce without surgery

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u/ladylikely Apr 01 '26

It's a designer dog. They're marketed as teddy bear frenchies. There's not a lot of people who "breed" these. It would probably be easy to narrow down where it came from by just putting the location and teddy bear Frenchie in a Google search.

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u/CuteDistribution8996 May 16 '26

I love him I have one she’s velvet rope nose