Now Known As The Cookies And Creme Dog, A Pup Named Goose Has Taken The Internet By Storm With His Unique Breed And Coloring
There are about 200 dog breeds officially recognized by the American Kennel Club, but with so many mixed dog breeds out there, some just haven’t made the list yet.
Lately, the internet has been gushing over a dog named Goose. He is half golden retriever and half blue merle Australian shepherd.
The rare dog is featured on the TikTok account of Brandy Clark (@brandyclark089). In the caption of a video posted on July 6, the owner wrote that many people often stop and ask about Goose because of how “wild-looking” he is.
According to the caption, Goose’s mother is a full-blooded golden retriever, while his father is a full-blooded blue merle Australian shepherd of a standard size.
As a result, Goose has black and white fur that a commenter likened to “cookies and creme.” Goose’s long-haired coat is a grayish-blue color. Black spots cover his face and body. The white fur around his neck resembles a lion’s mane.
Several TikTok users commented on Goose’s unique look, and some shared similar breeds they owned and what they looked like.
“We have the same breed! But mine’s black,” one user stated.
“I had an Aussie/golden. He was gold-colored. He wanted to bite everyone,” wrote another.
“I have a mini Aussie/Pomeranian mix. I took him swimming one day, and we met a standard-size one with his exact color and markings. So cute!” exclaimed a third.
otsphoto – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purposes only, not the actual dog
Golden retrievers and blue merle Australian shepherds are both recognized as breeds by the American Kennel Club. The former was recognized in 1925 and the latter in 1991.
Goldens started arriving in America around 1908. Their beauty, athletic prowess, and sweet temperament instantly won the hearts of many people. However, the breed’s popularity didn’t really take off until the 1970s, with the presidency of Gerald Ford and his Golden named Liberty.
These dogs are very versatile. Not only do they make great pets, but they are also successfully used in field trials, obedience training, hunting, and as guide dogs for the visually impaired.
The Australian shepherd is a popular breed as well. They are ranch dogs descended from a line of the finest herders in Europe. The Basques, the indigenous people who lived between France and Spain, brought Pyrenean shepherds, ancestors of the modern Aussie, to Australia in the early 1800s.
There, the Basque shepherd crossed with Collies imported from Britain. Then, the Basques set sail to California with their herding dogs in tow. Ranchers in California admired the dogs and falsely assumed they were an Australian breed, which led to the name of Australian shepherd.
Australian shepherds are excellent with children and other dogs. Aside from making a beloved family pet, they are known to work on ranches and perform in rodeos. Others are therapy dogs, service dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, and drug detectors.
So, if you decide to adopt a golden retriever, an Australian shepherd, or a mix of the two, you’ll be in good hands for sure!
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