Golden Retriever Mix's ‘Piggy Nose' Makes Him So Irresistible
Some dogs are just so special, and the thing about it is that it's not always the expensive ones who make you feel that way. While a designer dog is breathtaking in their own right, there's just something different about shelter dogs who have no claim to fame like that.
For example, this Golden Retriever mix. His mom rescued him recently, and he's mixed with about 10 different breeds, but they all come together to form the most precious pup who has literally ever existed:
@shirleyydelgado I can't resist #dogmom#fog#dogtok#dogsoftiktok#foryoupage "Chat, make the floors look clean" cute dog, chowchow , golden lab , adoptdontshop , rescue dog , cutest dog , fur baby
original sound - xavier
Shirley Delgado hit the jackpot with this boy. His name is Finney, he's 4 years old, and he was brought into the shelter as a stray. He was actually adopted twice in the 2 months he had been at the shelter, but his families both returned him. He was a little reactive and had a lot of issues on walks.
Shirley is determined to never give up on him, though, and she says they work on walks every single day to make sure that each one is better than the last. He's thriving, he's loved, and most importantly, he's insanely handsome!
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In his DNA results, they found out that he's actually only 3% Golden Retriever, though it really carries a lot of his features. Namely, his coat, and his sweet piggy nose! He's also 44% Chow Chow, which is evident in his awesome blue-black tongue:
@shirleyydelgado I'm not afraid to say im obsessed with my dog and anything he does collar and harness from @Shop Sunny Tails The blue looks so good on his yellow fur #dog#dogsoftiktok#dogtok#goldenlab#chowchow
awww so cute - Cherri
People in the comments of some of her videos have had thoughts on Finney's tongue, but they had no idea he was part (and a huge part, at that) Chow Chow at the time. He's totally fine!
Are All Rescue Dogs Reactive?
The biggest issue for Finney in his journey so far has been the fact that he has a lot of reactivity issues. His two attempts at finding a forever home unfortunately ended because of it.
Many prospective adopters are worried about the possibility of adopting a dog with reactivity issues. A lot of rescue dogs have had rough starts in life, and that can sometimes make them a little quick to judge. However, not all rescue dogs are reactive, and not all reactive dogs are the same.
There are different types of reactivity, like:
- Fear-based: "Something new or weird is going on, I don't like it!"
- Territorial: "This is mine, and I do NOT want you to take it."
- Frustration: I want something, and you're not giving it to me."
There are other forms it can take, too. For Finney specifically, it was most likely a combination of all three, though fear-based reactivity probably took center stage. Being in a new home, with new dogs and people to get used to, is scary! I hope he only continues to grow in his awesome new home!
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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM.