At first glance, people aren’t sure what they’re looking at with this Pit Bull. Silky, Long-Haired Pit Bull Is So Rare People Do a Double Take
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When Theodore James Bonaparte-Meadows (yes, that’s his full name) appears on screen, viewers often stop scrolling altogether. With long, silky fur that flows and floofs instead of lying flat, the Pit Bull looks so unexpected that many people assume he must be a completely different breed.
Reactions range from disbelief to pure delight. One commenter joked that Theodore looks “like a Pit Bull wearing a Bigfoot costume,” while others compared the moment to spotting a glitch in the matrix. Long-haired Pit Bulls are extremely rare, so seeing one can feel almost surreal—like a Bigfoot casually hanging out in someone’s living room.
@joannaleighmeadowSwitching up a dogs routine will have them looking at you crazy! Lol♬ original sound – JunkBoxAI
@joannaleighmeadowTheo does not play about me 😎♬ Do you wanna fight meeee by FluffyBaee – FluffyBaee
Theodore has gone viral in a TikTok shared on the @joannaleighmeadow account, and the comments section is packed with admiration. “Cutest dog ever, OMG, I love him!” one viewer wrote. Another asked, “Why does your dog look like David Bowie in Labyrinth?” Yet another chimed in, “Ma’am, where did you get your fraggle?!? He’s adorable.”
Despite the confusion his appearance causes, Theodore is every bit a Pit Bull. His unusual coat is simply a reminder of how diverse genetics can be, even within breeds people think they know well. According to the video’s caption, when two Pit Bulls both carry a recessive genetic trait—commonly associated with the FGF5 gene—a rare mutation can result in long, silky hair.
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@joannaleighmeadowI got to meet Theo’s original owner yesterday and what I found out about Theo shocked me!!! 😳🦁💗
While uncommon, Theodore isn’t alone. Long-haired Pit Bulls do exist, though they’re rarely seen due to the specific genetic combination required for the trait to appear. All known long-haired Pit Bulls are still considered purebred, just expressing a recessive mutation that affects coat length. Genetically, they’re no different from their short-haired counterparts—simply blessed with an unexpected and eye-catching amount of fluff.
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