5-year-old “ugly” rescue dog finally gets adopted by his forever family, who find out that he's actually a rare Chimera Dog with two sets of DNA: ‘He is his own twin’

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Oct 24, 2025 10:00 AM EDT

A lot of people have pawsonal preferences when it comes to doggos: some like small dogs, some like dogs with heads bigger than theirs (guilty), some like really fluffy dogs, others with short hair, but us? We think all dogs are beautiful. No matter if they're a squiggly sausage dog or a giant great dane, no matter if they are tiny puppies or sassy seniors who are mostly gray, they're all beautiful to us. In fact, we have a habit of adopting the "ugly" dogs, because if we don't choose them, who will? All dogs deserve a good home, even if they aren't majestic golden retrievers or loving labradors. And those "ugly" dogs, in our experience, are usually the most loving.

Turns out we're not the only ones who have a soft spot for the doggos that get left behind, because one family decided to adopt 'Frankie', the 5-year-old pupper below, who was rescued and sent to a shelter, where he was passed by many times because of his peculiar look. Now, Frankie is living happily in his forever home, but he had a big surprise waiting for his new family! They found out that he is actually a super rare chimera dog, meaning that he has actually two sets of DNA inside of him, which resulted in his pawsitively unique fur pattern. He's a special boy on the inside and out, and we hope he and his family live a doggone beautiful happily ever after.

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    catsoft His name is Frankie~ (Frankie Stien) and he is uh... a mastiff/boxer/polarbear and 5 years old. edit: just to add we've had him 4~ days. He's a rescue and is seriously underweight at 43kg and sunburned <3 living inside now with good food and little siblings.
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  • We've seen a lot of doggos in our time as writers for Animal Comedy, and we've never seen a dog like Frankie. He really does look like a few dogs mashed together, but even still, we can tell that he is a very good boy and is going to be just fine in his new home. What kind of breeds do you think were pieced together to make him?

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    Fuzzteam7 I think he's adorable
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    TopherOgr Nonsense. Looks like a good boy who's led an interesting life!
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    SaroConTe1318 His eyes are awesome. He looks like like hes been through/seen some stuff. Always thankful someone went the adoption route.
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    Unhappy-Fox1017 He's cool as hell looking! I have a boxer and I can absolutely see the boxer in him, by the way he's looking at you! He just has a little bit longer snoot, my boy does too! I love you Frankie, you're so handsome! My good boy says "hi!" To your good boy! Thanks for rescuing him too, he absolutely deserves it.
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    ThingInACorner He needs a boop, if that's ok. Boop!
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    Grandmaster-Page Hes GORGEOUS! heterchromia, double colours on the face and a kissable snoz take the dirty words out of your goddamn mouth he is a TREASURE! (I know you are joking but I'm violently in need of him getting ear scratches and a good treat)
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    Medium_Spare_8982 First time I've seen a chimera dog. Cats are common but not dogs so much.
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  • Now that we've actually googled “chimera dogs”, we think Frankie is even more beautiful! Chimera dogs are so interesting and unique. It's so cool to see a genetic marvel right in front of your eyes. According to the internet, chimerism in dogs is “extremely rare”, meaning that Frankie is a real diamond in the rough!

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    PaintCovered Pup He looks like a well-loved stuffed animal, one that's been hugged and squished and thrown in the wash for several decades. Maybe needed a few seams reinforced and spot cleaning when the washer became too rough. Sure there's some bald sports and the fur's been worn off in several places, but for all the "flaws" and "ugly spots", it's all proof of years loved.
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    CalypsoBrown NOT UGLY! That dog is very special as he is his own TWIN! He's a Chimera. One half of him is unique in DNA as to the other half. Thats why he's "split" down the middle like that. In essence, it's two distinct animals in one dog. It's such a rare treat to see a chimera, let alone live with one. He's so precious. You're lucky to have "two" dogs in one. I did a paper on it in college. Look up CHIMERA in dogs!
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    apollo11733 He's adorable and probably a good boy the goodest boy and should be loved as such.
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    Refuse-National ⚫ What a bud.
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    Yonderdead Two tones! Hes beautiful
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    CharlieLang Looks like old and wise dog instead of ugly.
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