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Newsweek
04-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Owner Notices Bernese Mountain Dog Changing Color, Reason Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Bernese mountain dog with vitiligo has melted hearts online with his unusual appearance. With their black-and-brown fur, Bernese mountain dogs have very distinctive markings that make them instantly recognizable. But one adorable pup, named Bauer, certainly stands out after losing his regular markings and developing an almost-entirely white fur coat instead. Bauer has vitiligo, an uncommon skin condition among humans and animals that causes skin to lose its natural pigmentation. As vitiligo develops, it progressively destroys the melanocytes and causes the affected area to turn white or pink. A dog's fur covering the affected skin may also turn white, as in Bauer's case. Although he has a different appearance, Bauer refuses to let his condition get him down. From left: Bauer the Bernese Mountain dog is seen before losing his markings. From left: Bauer the Bernese Mountain dog is seen before losing his markings. @bauerthebmd / TikTok His owner, from Twin Cities, Minnesota, shared an adorable post on the dog's dedicated TikTok account (@bauerthebmd) showing the gradual progression of his vitiligo. The slideshow of images shows Bauer as a puppy with seemingly no signs of the condition. The next image shows him fully grown with minor white patches dotted around his face, which soon developed into a face covered in white fur. As the condition progressed, Bauer was left with a white face, white legs, and a trunk that is a mixture of black-and-white fur. By now, Bauer has lost almost all his pigmentation and is almost entirely white. Parts of his front legs still hold the rich brown color, but he has lost all of his usual markings. Indeed, his owner said that he's "not a Great Pyrenees," despite looking remarkably like one. Since the slideshow was shared online on May 13, it has gone viral with over 472,000 views and more than 64,000 likes on TikTok at the time of writing. There are two types of vitiligo: focal, which affects only one area; and generalized, which causes white patches across the body. The condition will usually spread to its full extent within three to six months of the first appearance, according to PetMD. From left: Bauer the Bernese mountain dog rests outdoors. From left: Bauer the Bernese mountain dog rests outdoors. @bauerthebmd / TikTok It is thought that most cases of vitiligo in pets are hereditary, PetMD suggests, but breeds at a higher risk of developing it include rottweilers, dachshunds, golden retrievers, Labradors, German shepherds, and German shorthaired pointers. Internet users can't get enough of Bauer's extraordinary appearance, which has led to almost 300 comments on the viral TikTok post. One comment reads: "Bro switched up, he's a Great Pyrenees now." Another TikTok user wrote: "Your Bernese identifies as a golden retriever." A third person posted: "He ran out of ink!" A fourth commenter added: "I've never seen vitiligo spread across the whole body before, so cool! He's a stunner!" Newsweek has contacted @bauerthebmd via TikTok for comment. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Golden Retriever's Attempt To Calm Bernese Mountain Mix During 'Tantrum' Is Priceless
Golden Retriever's Attempt To Calm Bernese Mountain Mix During 'Tantrum' Is Priceless originally appeared on Parade Pets. We all need a friend to let us know when we're out of line. Whether we're having a bad day, a tense moment, or a stressful reaction, a good buddy will take the time to tell us that we just need to take a breath. Millie the Bernese Mountain mix has one of those friends. Her neighbor and solid bestie, Lola the Golden Retriever, gave Millie a bit of a reality check after she got a little oversensitive over being denied a treat. In the TikTok from @manhattanmillie333, the two pals were having a playdate. It looked like some food — possibly cheese wedges — were brought out and Millie wanted a wedge for herself. When she didn't get one, the Bernese Mountain mix must have expressed her irritation. "My neighbor's dog just tried to console and calm my dog during a begging tantrum," the onscreen text explained as Lola gently put her paw on Millie while she displayed her disappointment. The gorgeous Golden even tried covering Millie's eyes with her paw, maybe thinking a darker room would provide some zen vibes. But Millie wasn't having it — she barked in protest. These two appear to hang out on a consistent basis, and apparently it's a two-way street when it comes to temper tantrums. A TikTok posted last year revealed that Lola had her own meltdown moment when she was over at Millie's for a visit. "My neighbor's Golden Retriever throws a tantrum whenever my dog has a toy that she wants," the onscreen text shared as Lola rolled around on the couch while Millie ran around with the coveted of the comments in this month's post were quite humorous, where followers guessed what they conversation may have been between the two furry friends. "No, listen, I'm telling you, listen. BE. COOL," one wrote. "Listen to me, this is not you, it's just the addiction, pull yourself together man"," another joked. "Come on - this is why they don't take us serious," a fan posted. Regardless of the context, Millie and Lola clearly have each other's backs. 🐶🐾 Golden Retriever's Attempt To Calm Bernese Mountain Mix During 'Tantrum' Is Priceless first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
American Press
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- American Press
PHOTO GALLERY: Cajun Cowboy Cluster of Dog Shows gets underway
1/5 Swipe or click to see more Several Shih Zhu wait for their time to shine on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Cajun Cowboy Cluster of Dog Shows at the Lake Charles Event Center. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) 2/5 Swipe or click to see more Jennifer Harper of Houston, Texas, blow dries Tally, a Bernese Mountain dog from Baton Rouge, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Cajun Cowboy Cluster of Dog Shows at the Lake Charles Event Center. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) 3/5 Swipe or click to see more Dan Haley gets one of his Shih Tzu ready to be judged during the Cajun Cowboy Cluster of Dog Shows at the Lake Charles Event Center on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) 4/5 Swipe or click to see more David Kirkland (right) judges a Pekingese shown by Dan Haley (left) at the Cajun Cowboy Cluster of Dog Shows at the Lake Charles Event Center on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) 5/5 Swipe or click to see more Sandra Bethea, a Nation Certified Master Groomer from Gulfport, Mississippi, gives Zephyr, a Bedlington Terrier, a trim on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Cajun Cowboy Cluster of Dog Shows at the Lake Charles Event Center. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) The Calcasieu Kennel Club is hosting its annual Cajun Cowboy Cluster of Dog Shows this weekend with more than 600 dogs registered to compete in four days' worth of shows starting today. (Photos by Rodrick Anderson)
Newsweek
29-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Owner of Blind Dog Unsure About Adopting Puppy—but She Didn't Need To Worry
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A video of a family's new puppy helping their blind senior dog walk immediately touched hearts. The dog owner was originally unsure about bringing home a new dog to their senior canine, Meisha. Meisha had glaucoma and to help relieve the pain, the owner had both her eyes removed. Her TikTok account, @meishatheprettygirl, has been documenting her journey as she learns a new normal. The owner's daughter wanted a new puppy, but she hesitated. She worried a puppy would disrupt Meisha's routine and that it wouldn't work out. However, she caved and the family welcomed home a Bernese Mountain dog. The result turned out better than she ever expected, as the puppy quickly stepped in to help Meisha. The family took Meisha and the puppy, Willow, on a walk in the May 9 TikTok video. Wanting to lend a helping paw, Willow picked up Meisha's leash with her mouth. She wanted to help her doggy sibling navigate around the fire hydrant, which she appeared to wrap herself around. The heartwarming moment is nothing new for this family. The owner told Newsweek via TikTok that Willow always tries to grab Meisha's dog leash. The pup will even pick up hers and attempt to walk herself. "Because she always keeps trying to get Meisha's leash, we had let them go to see what would happen, and we were amazed to see that happen," the owner said. Screenshots from a May 9 TikTok video of a Bernese Mountain dog helping a blind dog walk by pulling her leash around the fire hydrant. Screenshots from a May 9 TikTok video of a Bernese Mountain dog helping a blind dog walk by pulling her leash around the fire hydrant. @meishatheprettygirl/TikTok As precious as the video is, the owner said Meisha doesn't entirely enjoy Willow's help. "Meisha already does quite well walking, and she is more of an independent senior, so she doesn't always like it when Willow goes to grab her leash," she said. And yet, that hasn't stopped Willow. The owner added: "But Willow really, really wants to always take the leash, and sometimes we let it happen, but not all the time." Viewer Reactions As of Thursday, the TikTok clip amassed over 3.6 million views and 423,500 likes. People obsessed over the family getting Meisha her very own "guide dog." "Animals have the biggest hearts and widest set of smartness and emotional intelligence on this planet. This is funny and adorable at the same time," one viewer wrote. Another added: "Oh my God, how adorable and I'm sure your blind dog is teaching that puppy some stuff as well as that puppy is taking care of your dog. The owner replied that Meisha will tell Willow "when it's time to settle down." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
USA Today
09-05-2025
- USA Today
Bodycam captures dramatic police rescue of Bernese mountain dog
Bodycam captures dramatic police rescue of Bernese mountain dog Show Caption Hide Caption Bodycam captures dramatic police rescue of Bernese mountain dog Police rescue a trapped Bernese Mountain dog at Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma, Washington, and reunite it with its owners. Scared, shivering, and alone, a Bernese Mountain dog was trapped in some rocks by the water, unable to free itself at the Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma, Washington. When a passerby spotted the dog, they called Tacoma police to the rescue. The first few attempts to free the dog failed, then the rescuers cleverly used a tarp to hoist the frightened animal to safety. After giving the pooch a few goodbye pets, the officers brought it to the Humane Society for care. With the help of some dedicated officers, the pup's rocky ordeal luckily ended in a tail-wagging reunion with its owners. Humankind is your go-to spot for good news! Click here to submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter, bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.
