A video on TikTok has revealed what a hairless pug looks like stating, "Here's something you won't unsee."
User Natalino D'Amato posted the video of her pet to the social media platform, where it has garnered over 14.3 million views.
The clip shows a large furry brown dog which, according to D'Amato, is a "Rotti, pitbull, doberman, ridgeback/ German Shepard." The camera then pans to reveal a hairless pug, who is bald except for a small tuft of hair on the top of his head.
One user commented, "Awww cute iv got 6 Chinese crested tea cup chihuahuas n most of mine r hairless." Other users suggested that the pup was a mix between a pug and a Chinese crested, a typically hairless breed of dog.
Chinese crested dogs have been made famous through high-profile roles including the kind-hearted companion of Glenn Close in her iconic performance as Cruella de Vil in the 2000 film 102 Dalmatians, and Krull the Warrior King from the 2003 film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.
@nino_d444 Here’s something you won’t unsee.🐾 #hairlesspug#pug
♬ original sound - Natalino D’Amato
According to the American Kennel Club, Chinese crested are among the most ancient breeds of dog. It is thought that a long time ago, large hairless canines were brought to China from Africa, where generations of breeding resulted in their current size.
The breed can be either bald or with fur, per the AKC. "The hairless variety has smooth, soft skin and tufts of hair on the head, tail, and ankles," they report.
"The coated variety, called the 'powderpuff,' is covered by a soft, silky coat. Besides the coat, there's very little difference between the powderpuff and his undressed brother. Both varieties are characterized by fine-boned elegance and graceful movement. Cresteds are as fun as they look: playful, loving, and devoted to their humans. The hairless has its advantages: there is no doggy odor, and for obvious reasons shedding isn't much of a problem. Both varieties are attentive housemates, totally in tune with their family."
User Sam and Colby fan wrote, "I was not expecting that."
User Arzz commented, "Welcome to earf."
User Rick rolls said, "lmao, it looks like every boy in my class."
Newsweek has reached out to D'Amato for comment.
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