Borzoi + German Shepherd = Giraffe? A Family of Long-Necked Dogs Say…“Maybe.”

My dog is a rescue, so we don’t really know what all is in there.

She’s a smallish cattle dog, with terrier traits, and based on her teeth, our vet said, “daddy must have been a traveling salesman.”

But even when you know your dog’s breeding history, or think you do, there can be surprising results.

Meet Gatsby, the two-year-old Borzoi and German Shepherd mix.

 

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Gatsby’s family told Bored Panda that they fell in love with him immediately, even before he was old enough to leave the litter.

“In 2019, I decided our family needed a new member. I stumbled across someone who had a litter of pups from a Borzoi father and German shepherd mother. They had a wonderful, unique look that I was immediately drawn to.
On August 19th, 2019, we took the 3-hour trip to meet the pups. First look at Gatsby, and I knew he was the right one, and the look he gave me, I knew he thought I was the right one.”

Turns out, they were more right about the “unique look” than they realized.

The pooch has a very sweet face, but as he has grown up from puppy to ginormous full-sized canine, one particular feature stands out.

Gatsby has an unusually long neck.

 

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“We returned one month later when he was old enough to be adopted and brought him home. I wanted to teach him many things, and the bond between us has grown stronger than I could have imagined. Today we enjoy parkour, blood tracing, balance training, nose work, and just taking long walks together. I decided early to document our life together through videos on YouTube, regular Instagram postings, and recently took our life to TikTok. We have many adventures planned in the future and are expecting a new brother for Gatsby soon. Most folks claim that he has giraffe DNA in there somewhere, but in truth, it is most likely mythical creature DNA some have hinted at.”

Now, pretty much everyone is familiar with what the German Shepherd breed, so I thought maybe the Borzoi was responsible for the long neck.

As I soon discovered, Borzoi have extremely long legs, and although they are included on lists of long-necked breeds–relative to the proportions of the rest of their body, I don’t think their necks are unusually long, not like Gatsby’s.

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It almost seems like Gatsby’s DNA got a little mixed up somewhere.

TikTok users agreed, and Gatsby’s family made a multi-part video of some of their best comments.

@followgatsby

More quotes from my comments❤ @carriecraftsagain @dawnynotblonde #dogsoftiktok #goodestboi

♬ A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton

Still curious about their giraffe dog, they also ordered a DNA Test to hopefully solve the mystery once and for all.

@followgatsby

Are you guys ready? #dogsoftiktok #dogdnatest #wisdompanel

♬ original sound – EricaB_1083

When the results came in, the family was a little surprised: 50% Borzoi, 25% German Shepherd, and 25% mutt on his mother’s side.

@followgatsby

Little did we know!#viraldogsoftiktok #wisdompaneldna #dogsoftiktok #mixedbreed

♬ Blade Runner 2049 – Synthwave Goose

Maybe there’s a little giraffe mixed in there after all.

His family have fun letting the dog get his wiggles out, and posting his antics to social media.

This recent compilation video, perhaps underappreciated in terms of views, will give you a good taste for the fun he gets up to with his family and brother.

@followgatsby

Jumping on this trend #sighthounds #twentyonevideo #viraldogsoftiktok

♬ swing lynn – ✮❦lovdfilmz❦✮⋆

Thanks to the social media documentation of his adventures, Gatsby the long-necked pup has developed a fan base, complete with amazing artwork!

 

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I always wanted a dog I could ride like a horse when I was little.

What do you think about Gatsby? Part giraffe, part mythical creature? Let us know in the comments.

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Great Dog Videos We Know You’ll Enjoy

TikTok really is the gift that keeps on giving…

And I’m not even talking about the content on there that features actual human beings. Pssshhhhhtttt, I push that stuff to the side when I’m browsing!

I’m all about the dogs, PERIOD.

And, lucky for me, there are tons and tons of awesome dog videos for all of us to enjoy on TikTok…so I guess we do have to give humans a little bit of credit for uploading that stuff for us…thanks, I guess…

Anyway, enough about people! Enjoy these videos featuring DOGS.

1. I’m right beside you!

What do you think you’re doing?!?!

@jsenftphotography

#callyourdog #dogchallenge

♬ original sound – Joey Senft

2. Getting in his morning exercises.

And one, and two, and three, and four. Nice work!

@brodiethatdood

Pupdate: Do you remember Vincenzo (light blue collar)? Well here he is 6 months later, doing his morning exercises! @lordbowie #puppytiktok #puppydog

♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod

3. I love this oldtimer!

What a great face you have!

@darthnecrose

what even is that face???. I promise I pet her after I made this video. #doggo

♬ dont pet challenge – The Real Cooper

4. I’m calling out for you.

I need more of these videos in my life, ASAP.

@haleymohlerofficial

Sorry for the shake camera work i was lolling #truelove #petslover

♬ True Love – P!nk ft. Lily Allen

5. This is what mornings with a husky are like.

Does this look like fun, or what?

@jennadsalisbury

Mornings with a Husky #goodmorningvideo #funny #funnyvideos #funnyhusky #husky #huskiesoftiktok #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #huskies #happy

♬ original sound – Jennafer Salisbury

6. Got her dancing shoes on!

Look at her go!

@pippclaire

i swear this dogggggggg ??? #goldenretrieverlife #goldenretriever #fypシ #fyp #dancingdog

♬ original sound – DJ Moody

7. Just splish splashin’ around.

Are you ready to come out yet?

@megteg18

#goldenretrieverlife #oursisbroke #naturalbornswimmer#icallbullshit

♬ original sound – user9774220170182

8. I think he’s definitely dreaming of cookies.

Hey, there’s nothing wrong with that!

@atlasgolden

is he eating cookies in his sleep? #asmr #Bye2020 #cute #puppy #snooze #goldenretriever #sleepy #tinymicrophone

♬ original sound – Atlas the Golden

9. Wait a second. What am I seeing back there?!?!

Your little buddy might need a break.

@cooperandharlow

WAIT FOR IT!!! ? #fyp

♬ original sound – Jake Lyons

10. In love with his favorite toy.

Well, is that adorable, or what?

@robertcollins55

When he’s got his favorite toy…#InLove #Homemade #fyp #fypdoesntwork #fypシ #dogsoftiktok #dogs

♬ original sound – Robert Collins

11. No privacy for you.

And I mean EVER AGAIN.

@deadeyeskuma

No privacy ever #dogsoftiktok #fyp #dog #noknock #foryou #gsd #viral

♬ original sound – Scott Tavlin

How about you?

Do you have any dogs in your house?

If so, please share some photos of them and tell us a little bit about those creatures.

Do it in the comments!

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Are You Ready for Some Wonderful Dog Videos? Here You Go!

I’m here for this in a big way!

Any time I’m feeling a little bit down in the dumps, I like to sit back, kick up my feet, and enjoy dog videos.

I mean, what else do you need, really? Am I right?

You know I am!

Here are some wonderful dog videos that people posted on TikTok that we think you’re gonna love. Let’s see what these pooches are up to!

1. I’m in love with this pooch.

Smiles for days! What else could you ask for?

@theladyshortcake

#fy #fyp

♬ Jake25.17 sound – ?Olivia?

2. You’re really testing my patience here!

Enough with the acorns, already!

@claymdixon

My dog tries to sneak acorns in every time we come in from a walk #MyRoutine #fyp #foryoupage #dogsoftiktok

♬ original sound – Clay Dixon

3. I need more attention and I need it now!

I think this is totally reasonable, don’t you?

@megannbrennan

When your sister doesn’t give you any attention?? #attentionplease #chocolatelab #chocolatelabsoftiktok #dogsoftiktok #sisters #labrador

♬ Inside Their Head – TT remix

4. This dog looks like an absolute joy to be around.

It’s time to play!

@nekotina_

my dog really said ✨weee✨ #dog #cute #happy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage

♬ Follow weeememes – Memes

5. Hey, the gang’s all here!

I’d love to spend all my days hanging out at this place.

@bluemoondoggiedaycare

Productive meeting today, hope we all learnt a valuable lesson. #meeting #dogdaycare #foryou #dogsoftiktok

♬ original sound – Destiny Sciuva

6. Just wait for it…

Trust me, it’ll be worth it!

@markus_1213

Wait for it? #foryoupage #firstvideo #dogs #cute

♬ original sound – Simeonides

7. Uh oh…now you’re in trouble…

What do you have to say for yourself?

@jaredfisch

When you take your big sisters toys… #dog #puppy #dogs #puppylove #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #pup #pups #labradoodle

♬ Oh No – Kreepa

8. Hahaha, I love this one!

Wait for the beat to drop.

@masonbeddingfield

big smiles!!! #fyp #NBAIsBack #DontDropTheOhYeah #PerfectGifts #OREOFORSANTA #Santa

♬ true love by pink – alyssaaudios

9. This dog is really pushing it.

Don’t you have any manners?!?!

@wesleywoobear

The nerve of this dog??

♬ original sound – user1924400620804

10. What did I do to deserve this?

Seems a little bit harsh, don’t you think?

@mollie_shoe

Reposting my most viral TikTok to see if we can reach more than 12.3 million! #fyp #dogsoftiktok #appreciated #viral #repost

♬ original sound – mollie

Now we want to meet your pooches!

In the comments, share some pictures or videos of your dogs and tell us a little bit about them. Their likes, dislikes, what they like to do in their spare time. You  know, all the normal stuff.

We look forward to it! Thanks!

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