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Wiley The Dalmatian Has A Heart On His Nose And People Are In Love
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Wiley The Dalmatian Has A Heart On His Nose And People Are In Love

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Wiley, the Dalmatian, wears his heart on his sleeve – well more like his nose. The now one-year-old spotted dog rose to internet fame for his unique heart-shaped marking placed squarely on his face and his over 120k Instagram followers can’t get enough. His human mom, Lexi Smith, 26, describes Wiley as, “54 pounds of goofy, clumsy, sassy, hungry, cuddly, curious, wild, crazy, silly, happy love,” and as lovely as he is in photos she told Bored Panda, “No amount of pictures on could ever fully capture all that he is and all that he means to me, he’s my best friend.”

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Wiley found his way to Smith, who lives in Colorado, from Oklahoma on Saint Patrick’s day of last year and while this cute puppy’s unique markings make him stand out, she says that’s not the reason she chose him.

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“He came from a litter of 11, and 8 of them were boys, so I had a tough choice in choosing him. The heart was there, but not fully formed to the point where I believed it would stay since dalmatian spots change so much as they grow. I chose him because the breeder told me that all he did was sleep, snuggle, and eat, so we already had a lot in common.”

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Well, the sleepy little pup she first met is no more, and the 26-year-old said, “Wiley has more personality bundled up into his little body than any adorable dog I have ever met.”

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Luckily for Wiley, the pair lives in an area where the beautiful dog can release some of that energy.

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Smith said hiking is one of his favorite activities, “We are so lucky to live in Colorado and have the biggest most beautiful places to play in and explore. He loves hiking or going to one of the many massive dog parks here.”

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“He also enjoys car rides and sits where he can look out the front window like a true copilot. But when he gets sleepy, he really, really LOOOOVES to snuggle.”

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When this adorably cute do dog isn’t snuggling, his mom said he could also be quite stubborn (a common trait among Dalmatian dogs).

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“Wiley’s truest dalmatian traits are constantly making me laugh. Usually, it’s a giggle paired with shaking my head, laughing off total frustration from his stubbornness, but that’s part of owning the breed. If you can’t laugh it off and be creative in finding a solution and training the naughty traits out of them, life with a dalmatian would be such a challenge.”

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For Smith, she wouldn’t trade Wiley’s occasional stubbornness for the world, “I have been really lucky with Wiley, though. He has the best heart, and I’m not talking about the one on his nose. He loves everyone he meets and is always so excited to make new friends. He has been relatively easy to train and has made the best little adventure partner I could ask for. He requires so much attention, and he’s basically attached to my hip, but that’s what I love about him.”

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The Colorado native isn’t the only one who appreciates how special Wiley is. Thanks to his growing Instagram, the Dalmatian gets noticed on the street.

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“Some people recognize him as “that dog from the internet,” a lot of people notice the heart-shaped dog nose, but mostly it’s just people shocking to see a dalmatian. “I haven’t seen a dalmatian in so long,” or “I’ve never seen a dalmatian in person,” are the most repeated comments I hear when I am out and about with Wiley.”

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Smith’s decision to share Wiley with the internet began with her love of photography. “Photography has always been something that I have toyed and experimented with, and suddenly I had an adorable puppy who made the perfect model. I have a personal account, but creating a separate one dedicated specifically to Wiley seemed like a great way to kind of store all my photos of him and keep a running timeline of his life.”

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“It truly started as something meant for just me and maybe some of my friends to see his growth and keep the memories of every stage and event with Wiley. When the account first started growing, I remember thinking, ‘Wow, what if he hits 5,000 followers!’ I never in a million years could have imagined it would be what it is now. And it’s STILL GROWING. I am constantly amazed, shocked, but mostly so grateful. It has been a fun little adventure, that’s for sure.”

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“Hey mom, if I throw a ball will you go away and leave me to my stick chewing?”

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“My plan for today? Same as always: chew on everything and look sexy”

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“It’s Thursday, or as I like to call it…day 4 of the hostage situation”

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“This weekend has been a good weekend”

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“Mom says stay humble, so I say “get my good side,” as if I have a bad side.”

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“BORN TO BE WIIIIIILD(but only until 9 pm or so)”

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“Throw me to the wolves, and I’ll come back leading the pack. Just kidding. I’ll be home for dinner.”

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“How long do you think we have to sit here before they realize we ARE the gifts?Happy holly jolly Christmas from your two favorite Christmas homies!”

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“It’s her birthday, and she better be sharing the cake.”

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“There’s nothing better than snuggling up with mom next to the warm fire during the holiday season. Unfortunately, not every animal has that ability. That’s why mom got this super cute bracelet (it’s not a treat. I tasted it to confirm). This rescue bracelet funds the rescue and rehoming of pets on death row at kill shelters.”

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“If it makes any difference, I found the ball”

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“Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, BLINK, Monday…”

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Sofie Tapia is a journalism graduate from the University of Kentucky. She is now a free-spirited content creator who wanders the globe rearranging words for various outlets. She previously worked as a reporter for Lebanon Daily News and worked as an editor at both Al-Masry Al-Youm and Egypt Independent. She can be reached at Sofie@BoredPanda.com

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Sofie Tapia

Sofie Tapia

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Sofie Tapia is a journalism graduate from the University of Kentucky. She is now a free-spirited content creator who wanders the globe rearranging words for various outlets. She previously worked as a reporter for Lebanon Daily News and worked as an editor at both Al-Masry Al-Youm and Egypt Independent. She can be reached at Sofie@BoredPanda.com

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Laugh Fan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Harley is gorgeous! Dalmatians ARE beautiful dogs. Though I confess I find it hard to think of any dogs that I don't like!

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Janine B.
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a sweet and happy little goofer. ❀❀❀

FortnitePlayerGirl
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's so cute! I am in love with him despite being a cat person. Perfect Valentine's surprise! Fun fact, I actually had a teacher named Mr. Wiley in middle school!

Paw Paw
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can be a Cat Person and still love all animals. It's just a negative and nasty myth that Cat People can't love anything except cats. You're like me - a Cat Person and an Animal Lover ❀ Cat People respect all animals!

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Cindy Snow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our neighbors have a donation he is so quiet and dignified! He just wants to play and my dumb little dog yaps at him .

Meeow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wiley is too cute with that heart on his nose.

Jennie-Lind Normand
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Dalmatian Sunshine was the best dog I ever had! I love my other fur babies but she was the best, great with kids, goofy, smart...I miss her so much!

diane a
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love Dalmations - a few years ago I lived in a road where a neighbour had a Dalmation. Very small garden - no bigger than a basic garage. In 7 years I never saw that animal being taken for so much as a walk. They were bred as carriage dogs - to accompany horse-drawn coaches on long distances - keeping up the pace running alongside. That dog was so sad and starved of attention.

Monika Soffronow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous dog, but ... the owners got the name wrong, 't'is not Wiley, 't'is Valentine! ;-)

Nicky OldfieldDesciple
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only is it adorable to see a Dalmatian with a heart on his nose but more than that it's wonderful to see how happy and well loved he is too. Please give him a big hug from me. Thank you.

Rosio High
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg your Dalmatian is Soooo Adorable. Very Gorgeous😍😍😍..... I also Own 2 Dalmatians and they do a lot of Energy and are Very Smart. One of my Dalmatians has a Blue and Brown Eyes and also has a Nose that looks like a heart shaped too.

trix
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg Jesus take the wheel, that heart shaped nose!! I'm dead. Deceased. Please bring him to my funeral. Thanks.

Ner Po
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just lost my best Dalmatian friend three weeks ago..it breaks my heart to look at these photos, but also reminds me how lovely Dalmatians are and how much love they can give you. They are such wonderful furry friends, give your dog a hug and a kiss for me <3

Michael Batule
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i am a huge animal fan and i enjoyed reading wileys story and looking at his pictures-i hope it is a he dog---thanks for sharing your lovely pet --merry christmas!!

Michael Batule
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i am a huge animal fan and i had 2 dogs in the past ,so i enjoyed reading wileys story ---especially his (i am assuming it is a he)pictures thanks!!im mike from new york

Paw Paw
Community Member
5 years ago

OK - I love kitty noses. And doggie snouts. And Wiley's is just the cutest snout ever ! ❀ And love Wiley's sleeping blep, too !

Erica Seelig
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you should not be highlighting people who BUY dogs or cats from BREEDERS. Dalmations are not infrequently born deaf. Breeders have those unfortunate pup killed because, well, they can't sell them. It's not this dogs fault that he was born to a breeder but the home he takes is one less home available for rescue dogs, less than "perfect" dogs, older dogs, Shelter dogs....

Elmer Blu
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOOF, hello, Wiley and mom.! πŸ’˜ you and your nose. WOOF, could you ask mom to send where I and maybe (others). Might be able to by that bracelet!? WOOF AGAIN and thank mom for me!!πŸ•πŸΆπŸ©πŸ’πŸ·

Elmer Blu
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love πŸ’˜ both you and your nose could mom tell me where to find the bracelet mentioned above. WOOF, thank youπŸ•πŸΆπŸ©πŸ·

Roy Barrows
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I chose him because the breeder told me..." BREEDER? Seriously, with all the animals suffering and dying in shelters because there aren't enough homes for all of them, you decided to pay someone to make yet more. How do you not see anything wrong with that?

Carol Roeder
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an absolutely beautiful dog. I can imagine how proud his owner must be of him. Young lady, it looks like you have a good dog on your hands! Thank you for sharing your pictures with us.

Satch Orbach
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm gonna be completely honest: I didn't read a single word from this article. Wiley had me in a trance.

Lucia Rivero
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so amazing πŸ’•πŸ˜ i love the fact that she looks super loved and taked cared of if you gys are her owner i think its so awsome and that is so nice of you to take care of her

sharron lynn parsons
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OH, Wiley is a real sweetheart, they are a striking breed, can we have a connection to buy a bracelet to support the rescue group ?

sunflower
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

STOP! Stop it right now! That is one of the most beautiful dogs i've ever seen.

JahLiyah McLennan
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is so cute that all he have to show is loveπŸ’πŸ’–πŸ’—πŸ’˜

JahLiyah McLennan
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He Is cute that all he have to do is love πŸ˜πŸ˜»β€πŸ’•β€πŸ’™πŸ’˜πŸ’—πŸ’–πŸ’“πŸ’žπŸ’ŸπŸ’

Isa
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh My Lord...what a cutie...and the nose...awwwww!!

diane a
Community Member
5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Puppies are so sweet - just try having 6 of them all nipping your heels with evil sharp teeth at 4 weeks at 6am when you are trying to clean the enclosure and feed them. Adorable NOT. Very hard to resist your first impulse - lift your leg and SHAKE

Arietis
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a hard time containing my squealing at this point.

TJler
Community Member
5 years ago

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My guess is this dog was the result of dog park rape

diane a
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You going to hate us TJler - you will now be upvoted to hell and back

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Laugh Fan
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Harley is gorgeous! Dalmatians ARE beautiful dogs. Though I confess I find it hard to think of any dogs that I don't like!

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Janine B.
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a sweet and happy little goofer. ❀❀❀

FortnitePlayerGirl
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's so cute! I am in love with him despite being a cat person. Perfect Valentine's surprise! Fun fact, I actually had a teacher named Mr. Wiley in middle school!

Paw Paw
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can be a Cat Person and still love all animals. It's just a negative and nasty myth that Cat People can't love anything except cats. You're like me - a Cat Person and an Animal Lover ❀ Cat People respect all animals!

Load More Replies...
Cindy Snow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our neighbors have a donation he is so quiet and dignified! He just wants to play and my dumb little dog yaps at him .

Meeow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wiley is too cute with that heart on his nose.

Jennie-Lind Normand
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Dalmatian Sunshine was the best dog I ever had! I love my other fur babies but she was the best, great with kids, goofy, smart...I miss her so much!

diane a
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love Dalmations - a few years ago I lived in a road where a neighbour had a Dalmation. Very small garden - no bigger than a basic garage. In 7 years I never saw that animal being taken for so much as a walk. They were bred as carriage dogs - to accompany horse-drawn coaches on long distances - keeping up the pace running alongside. That dog was so sad and starved of attention.

Monika Soffronow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous dog, but ... the owners got the name wrong, 't'is not Wiley, 't'is Valentine! ;-)

Nicky OldfieldDesciple
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only is it adorable to see a Dalmatian with a heart on his nose but more than that it's wonderful to see how happy and well loved he is too. Please give him a big hug from me. Thank you.

Rosio High
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg your Dalmatian is Soooo Adorable. Very Gorgeous😍😍😍..... I also Own 2 Dalmatians and they do a lot of Energy and are Very Smart. One of my Dalmatians has a Blue and Brown Eyes and also has a Nose that looks like a heart shaped too.

trix
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg Jesus take the wheel, that heart shaped nose!! I'm dead. Deceased. Please bring him to my funeral. Thanks.

Ner Po
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just lost my best Dalmatian friend three weeks ago..it breaks my heart to look at these photos, but also reminds me how lovely Dalmatians are and how much love they can give you. They are such wonderful furry friends, give your dog a hug and a kiss for me <3

Michael Batule
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i am a huge animal fan and i enjoyed reading wileys story and looking at his pictures-i hope it is a he dog---thanks for sharing your lovely pet --merry christmas!!

Michael Batule
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i am a huge animal fan and i had 2 dogs in the past ,so i enjoyed reading wileys story ---especially his (i am assuming it is a he)pictures thanks!!im mike from new york

Paw Paw
Community Member
5 years ago

OK - I love kitty noses. And doggie snouts. And Wiley's is just the cutest snout ever ! ❀ And love Wiley's sleeping blep, too !

Erica Seelig
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you should not be highlighting people who BUY dogs or cats from BREEDERS. Dalmations are not infrequently born deaf. Breeders have those unfortunate pup killed because, well, they can't sell them. It's not this dogs fault that he was born to a breeder but the home he takes is one less home available for rescue dogs, less than "perfect" dogs, older dogs, Shelter dogs....

Elmer Blu
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOOF, hello, Wiley and mom.! πŸ’˜ you and your nose. WOOF, could you ask mom to send where I and maybe (others). Might be able to by that bracelet!? WOOF AGAIN and thank mom for me!!πŸ•πŸΆπŸ©πŸ’πŸ·

Elmer Blu
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love πŸ’˜ both you and your nose could mom tell me where to find the bracelet mentioned above. WOOF, thank youπŸ•πŸΆπŸ©πŸ·

Roy Barrows
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I chose him because the breeder told me..." BREEDER? Seriously, with all the animals suffering and dying in shelters because there aren't enough homes for all of them, you decided to pay someone to make yet more. How do you not see anything wrong with that?

Carol Roeder
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an absolutely beautiful dog. I can imagine how proud his owner must be of him. Young lady, it looks like you have a good dog on your hands! Thank you for sharing your pictures with us.

Satch Orbach
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm gonna be completely honest: I didn't read a single word from this article. Wiley had me in a trance.

Lucia Rivero
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so amazing πŸ’•πŸ˜ i love the fact that she looks super loved and taked cared of if you gys are her owner i think its so awsome and that is so nice of you to take care of her

sharron lynn parsons
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OH, Wiley is a real sweetheart, they are a striking breed, can we have a connection to buy a bracelet to support the rescue group ?

sunflower
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

STOP! Stop it right now! That is one of the most beautiful dogs i've ever seen.

JahLiyah McLennan
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is so cute that all he have to show is loveπŸ’πŸ’–πŸ’—πŸ’˜

JahLiyah McLennan
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He Is cute that all he have to do is love πŸ˜πŸ˜»β€πŸ’•β€πŸ’™πŸ’˜πŸ’—πŸ’–πŸ’“πŸ’žπŸ’ŸπŸ’

Isa
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh My Lord...what a cutie...and the nose...awwwww!!

diane a
Community Member
5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Puppies are so sweet - just try having 6 of them all nipping your heels with evil sharp teeth at 4 weeks at 6am when you are trying to clean the enclosure and feed them. Adorable NOT. Very hard to resist your first impulse - lift your leg and SHAKE

Arietis
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a hard time containing my squealing at this point.

TJler
Community Member
5 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

My guess is this dog was the result of dog park rape

diane a
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You going to hate us TJler - you will now be upvoted to hell and back

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