Golden Retriever Falls in Love With Neighbor’s Dog And Has Rare ‘Bear’ Pup

Social media viewers have been moved after watching the love story of a golden retriever and her neighbor’s dog on TikTok.

It soon became clear that Delilah, the golden, and Moose, an Australian shepherd and border collie mix, were more than just friends. The montage of clips shows that Moose couldn’t keep his paws off Delilah, as they can be seen playing in the house and backyard. It wasn’t long before Delilah became pregnant, and now her owner, Nicole, is the proud owner of an adorable puppy.

So far, the heartwarming video (@delilahandbear) has amassed 2.2 million views and over 193,000 likes.

The on-screen text explains the dogs fell in love and created an “angel pup,” who has been named Bear.

The video has received plenty of comments, and many users seem to be asking the same thing. They are keen to know if the dogs have “joint custody/”

Nicole, who lives in Hawaii, told one commente: “They are my landlords and they live in the main house, I’m in the Ohana (guest house) and we share a yard. [Bear] is mine but hangs with their family all the time!”

Another commenter said: “They’re soulmates.”

“That’s the absolute best breed mix ever!!” wrote another.

Although this combination may seem strange, there have undoubtedly been stranger ones. Newsweek has published articles showcasing the progeny of dogs you would never think to cross.

In the United States, mixed-breed dogs are actually more common than purebred pets, even though this specific breed combination may be unfamiliar to many. It is estimated by the American Veterinary Medical Association that approximately 53 percent of all dogs in American households are mixed-breed dogs.

Anna Foreman, a U.K.-based veterinarian, previously told Newsweek that crossbreeding isn’t always a bad thing.

She said: “The crossbreeding dog is not a new phenomenon—for years breeders have been mating dogs with different characteristics, both physical and personality, to achieve puppies with the traits of the best of both worlds.

Foreman, who is an in-house vet for Everypaw Pet Insurance, explained: “There are many benefits to crossing two breeds of dog. Generally, a crossbreed is healthier than a purebred dog due to the larger gene pool their DNA is selected from.

“Some pure-breed dogs have specific health concerns. For example, Cavalier King Charles spaniels are prone to heart disease, specifically mitral valve disease. However, by crossing them with a different, relatively healthy breed such as a poodle, there is less chance of offspring developing these breed-specific issues,” she said.

Foreman advises against crossing breeds that already have specific health concerns because this may lead to less healthy offspring.

“Crossing a pug and a French bulldog, two brachycephalic dogs, may actually enhance the likelihood of respiratory issues,” she said.

While Bear’s arrival was an accident, owners should keep their unsprayed dogs away from others that are much smaller or bigger. This is because mismatching of sizes can lead to problems for the dam (female parent) when she gives birth and could even lead to death.

“Dams may need a cesarean section in extreme circumstances if unable to pass the puppies naturally. The anesthetic and stress of surgery are detrimental to all parties involved,” she told Newsweek.

Newsweek reached out to @delilahandbear for comment and could not verify the details of the case.

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