Family Adopted an Adorable Newfoundland Mix Puppy, Then Watched Him Transform Completely
Some puppies are so cute and fluffy that it's hard to imagine what they'll eventually grow into. At first, they have blue eyes, fur that seems glued down, and paws that seem far too big for whatever they will eventually grow into. But then they do grow into those features, and when you think back to their puppy days, the journey to adulthood and the changes the puppy went through make sense. But sometimes you come across a dog who absolutely surprises you with how different they are when they leave their puppy days behind.
That's what we see in this video of a sweet Newfoundland mix who looked like the definition of a cuddly little teddy bear, with soft fur and oversized paws. But as time passed, his appearance changed in ways no one expected. It's absolutely fascinating, take a look!
@aliltosty I thought he'd be bigger than this #newfoundlanddog#mixbreed#corgi#fyp
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TikTok user Lila (@aliltosty) shared a video of her beautiful dog, a very interesting and unusual mix of two very different breeds. It's hard to see at first what two breeds this adorable pup is a mix of when he's chewing on his toy while lying on the blanket. But the second the clip changes to a video of the same dog standing, and we can see his whole body, that's when the whole thing makes sense.
This dog is "built like a coffee table" because he's a mix of a giant Newfoundland, which we can see in his beautiful coat, and a Corgi. And there is no mistaking the Corgi genes in him when we get that whole-body look.
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In the comments, people fell in love with this pup and his unique mix, with many saying that they can see both breeds in this one dog.
One person wrote, "That is a Newforgi. Very rare. Not… sure how it worked. Physically."
Another shared, "Anything mixed with a Corgi is just a Corgi wearing the other breed's jacket."
Someone else added, "Corgi mixes always look like a short version of whatever else is in the mix; those short leg genetics are strong."
Other comments included, "Is he an Incorgnito?" "People keep saying Corgi… but that chest is all Basset Hound," "Congratulations on your Temu package," "There is nothing stronger than the genes of a Corgi," and "Why is he in lowercase?"
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Newfoundland Dogs Are Known for Their Charming Personalities
There's no question this pup is an interesting breed mix we don't see very often. They look very different from each other, with one being far larger than the other. But Corgis and Newfoundland dogs have one thing in common: a charming personality.
According to the American Kennel Club, Corgis are known for being "loyal, affectionate, and smart," and the Newfoundland dog is described as "devoted, sweet, and patient." The two are very similar in their affection for family and their good nature with young kids, but they differ in their barking levels, with the Corgi being far chattier than the Newfoundland.
With this cute pup being a perfect mix of the two breeds, it's kind of a guessing game to see whether he will inherit the barking level traits of his Corgi half or his Newfoundland half.
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This story was originally published May 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM.