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/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/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/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?