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Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

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Enzo is one special dog – and not just because he is adorably cute and impossible to resist. He is also special because of his rare condition called pigmented somatic cell mutation. It doesn’t cause him any health problems – this mutation only led to a black marking appearing on his face. His owner, Ella Castro, told media that: “Golden retrievers are born with a base black coat, with a ‘modifier gene’ that turns them golden. Almost every dog has this modifier. Enzo has a little stumble in his DNA that erased it on that one part of his face.”

More info: Instagram.

This is Enzo and he just stole your heart

Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

Image credits: Enzo Viola

In his Instagram account, Enzo is described as “English Cream with a lil Freckle. Pro napper, sock [thiever], long-walk taker, kiss giver, fuzzy snuggler.”

He was born with a rare genetic mutation, so his face has a black splotch on one side of it

Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

Image credits: Enzo Viola

Enzo (who’s full name is Lorenzo deMedici Splotch Viola) is a golden retriever. For this breed of dogs, it is typical to have an even color of fur, which makes this good boy very special.

Enzo is also a bit unusual because he’s quite big for his breed

Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

Image credits: Enzo Viola

However, it is only his appearance that makes Enzo different from other dogs – like any other good boy he loves to play around in mud

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Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

Image credits: Enzo Viola

And chewing on sticks

Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

Image credits: Enzo Viola

His family describe him as a “very friendly dog”

Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

Image credits: Enzo Viola

“He loves to greet joggers and bikers and other dogs, and definitely seems to take personal offense any time anyone is too busy to say hello,” the owner added.

“I am 100% certain that you want to stop working and play with me now,” Enzo says

Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

Image credits: Enzo Viola

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You are most definitely right, Enzo.

Without a doubt, people are enamored with Enzo

Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

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Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

Golden Retriever Was Born With A Rare Genetic Mutation, And It Made Him Incredibly Adorable

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Neringa Utaraitė

Neringa is a proud writer at Bored Panda who used to study English and French linguistics. Although she has many different interests, she's particularly drawn to covering stories about pop culture as well as history. While not at the office, this Panda enjoys creepy movies, poetry, photography and learning how to play the piano.

Neringa is a proud writer at Bored Panda who used to study English and French linguistics. Although she has many different interests, she's particularly drawn to covering stories about pop culture as well as history. While not at the office, this Panda enjoys creepy movies, poetry, photography and learning how to play the piano.

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hobbitly 5 years ago

Beautiful dog! (Specially if you compare him to the dog a few days again who was served a vegan dinner)

17points

Night Owl 5 years ago

Ugh, you had to remind me of that horrible human (and her poor dog). But yes, you're absolutely right. This one looks very healthy, amazing and almost ecstatic compared to that. This good boy is treated right.

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Molly Tallmadge 5 years ago

Aww! Baby boy is so cute!

8points

Crista Downey 5 years ago

He's gorgeous!

3points

Jodie 5 years ago

I wish every human with a genetic mutation got as many positive reactions as Enzo. And for the record, he's adorable.

1point

John L 5 years ago

Even the purist of golden retrievers can have a Black Lab, somewhere in the woodpile.

1point

Dani 5 years ago

“This is Enzo and he just stole your heart.” Yes, yes he did :)

1point

Aunt Messy 5 years ago

Look at that face! What a sweetheart. Is there a little Great Dane in the gene pool?

1point

FortnitePlayerGirl 5 years ago

Adorable

1point

Chaz83 5 years ago

"This is Enzo and he just stole your heart" Yep. 120% true.

0points

Lisa Shaw 5 years ago

It's ok Enzo, I was born with a birth mark on my face too, some people are pretty rude about it, especially children, but we are special and unique so that automatically makes us awesome or in your case pawesome !

0points

Ashley Mason 5 years ago

omg he is precious. give him lots of love for me!!!

0points

Sandra Sheehan 5 years ago

Love him. Sweet boy.

0points

queens, bitch 5 years ago

Cutie. I am such a softie for dogs arghhhh

0points

Laura Zaini 5 years ago (edited)

I don't know how many instagram pages I have started to follow already because of bp... seems like another one is adding.... 😅

0points

Marcus Gier 5 years ago

Wow... beautiful boy !

0points

Crazy Alchemist 5 years ago

I’m probably gonna get a lot of hate for this, but the title is a marketing gimmick. We hear the name of a domestic animal, coupled alongside a mutation, disease or something like that and then people swarm to it. It’s natural for us to care more about animals and see if it’s okay. Yeah, I’m gonna wait for the rain of downvotes now.

0points

Liam Walsh 5 years ago

OH NO! Not a marketing gimmick! We don't have to deal with 100s of those every day...!! I thought it was obvious, from the photo the caption was above when I saw it on the side bar, that it was just about a black splotch. No harm, no foul. I'm with Neringa but I haven't downvoted you.

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Neringa (Post author) 5 years ago

Thank you for your honest opinion. However, we feel that our titles should convey the main idea of the article and we believe that this time it did. Nevertheless, I see where you're coming from and your criticism is highly appreciated!

8points

Neringa (Post author) 5 years ago

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0points

TJler 5 years ago

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Nosfentor 5 years ago

No one would ever f**k a piece of s**t like you.

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hobbitly 5 years ago

Beautiful dog! (Specially if you compare him to the dog a few days again who was served a vegan dinner)

17points

Night Owl 5 years ago

Ugh, you had to remind me of that horrible human (and her poor dog). But yes, you're absolutely right. This one looks very healthy, amazing and almost ecstatic compared to that. This good boy is treated right.

7points

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Molly Tallmadge 5 years ago

Aww! Baby boy is so cute!

8points

Crista Downey 5 years ago

He's gorgeous!

3points

Jodie 5 years ago

I wish every human with a genetic mutation got as many positive reactions as Enzo. And for the record, he's adorable.

1point

John L 5 years ago

Even the purist of golden retrievers can have a Black Lab, somewhere in the woodpile.

1point

Dani 5 years ago

“This is Enzo and he just stole your heart.” Yes, yes he did :)

1point

Aunt Messy 5 years ago

Look at that face! What a sweetheart. Is there a little Great Dane in the gene pool?

1point

FortnitePlayerGirl 5 years ago

Adorable

1point

Chaz83 5 years ago

"This is Enzo and he just stole your heart" Yep. 120% true.

0points

Lisa Shaw 5 years ago

It's ok Enzo, I was born with a birth mark on my face too, some people are pretty rude about it, especially children, but we are special and unique so that automatically makes us awesome or in your case pawesome !

0points

Ashley Mason 5 years ago

omg he is precious. give him lots of love for me!!!

0points

Sandra Sheehan 5 years ago

Love him. Sweet boy.

0points

queens, bitch 5 years ago

Cutie. I am such a softie for dogs arghhhh

0points

Laura Zaini 5 years ago (edited)

I don't know how many instagram pages I have started to follow already because of bp... seems like another one is adding.... 😅

0points

Marcus Gier 5 years ago

Wow... beautiful boy !

0points

Crazy Alchemist 5 years ago

I’m probably gonna get a lot of hate for this, but the title is a marketing gimmick. We hear the name of a domestic animal, coupled alongside a mutation, disease or something like that and then people swarm to it. It’s natural for us to care more about animals and see if it’s okay. Yeah, I’m gonna wait for the rain of downvotes now.

0points

Liam Walsh 5 years ago

OH NO! Not a marketing gimmick! We don't have to deal with 100s of those every day...!! I thought it was obvious, from the photo the caption was above when I saw it on the side bar, that it was just about a black splotch. No harm, no foul. I'm with Neringa but I haven't downvoted you.

11points

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Neringa (Post author) 5 years ago

Thank you for your honest opinion. However, we feel that our titles should convey the main idea of the article and we believe that this time it did. Nevertheless, I see where you're coming from and your criticism is highly appreciated!

8points

Neringa (Post author) 5 years ago

This comment has been deleted.

0points

TJler 5 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Nosfentor 5 years ago

No one would ever f**k a piece of s**t like you.

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