Australian Shepherd and golden retriever puppy mix leaves TikTok in awe!

Tennessee - This dog is causing quite the stir! A golden retriever and Australian Shepherd mix named Goose has TikTokers in awe over his adorably unusual looks.

Goose's father (l.) is a purebred Australian Shepherd, while his mother is a purebred Golden Retriever (file photo).
Goose's father (l.) is a purebred Australian Shepherd, while his mother is a purebred Golden Retriever (file photo).  © Collage: Screenshot/TikTok/@brandyclark089, 123RF/infosam

In the hit viral video, owner Brandy Clark of Tennessee asks viewers if they've ever seen a mix of the two breeds.

Then, she introduces her precious pup!

Goose, who is now over a year old, has a head that is very reminiscent of a golden retriever in shape, but his coat makes it clear that he's also got some Aussie genes, as the pup bears a coat with gray, white, and black patches.

Senior dog earns his treat – and viral status – with the most gentlemanly behavior
Dogs Senior dog earns his treat – and viral status – with the most gentlemanly behavior

In the caption, the owner added, "So many people say 'He's so wild looking.' We think he is perfect!"

She went on to explain his parentage, writing, "Mom is full blooded Golden Retriever, Dad is Full Blooded Blue Merle Australian Shepherd-standard size."

Another clip reveals Goose's dad, who, funnily enough, is called Moose! His mom, named Marley, is also shown in a brief photo.

So, what can owners expect from this unusual breed mix?

TikTok video shows so-called "Australian retriever"

The so-called "Australian retriever" is a loyal and smart pet.
The so-called "Australian retriever" is a loyal and smart pet.  © Collage: Screenshots/TikTok/@brandyclark089

Brandy said that her four-legged friend has the personality of a classic golden, but noted that his temperament is more like that of an Aussie.

Her assessment is in line with the description of the special mongrel on the dog website Dogtime, which says the pets tend to be "loyal, intelligent, and friendly."

The animals, which are usually of medium to large size, tend to make great family pets and even show the herding instincts characteristic of the Australian Shepherd.

Sure enough, Goose is quite the hit with his humans who have proudly branded him the "perfect mongrel."

Cover photo: Collage: Screenshot/TikTok/@brandyclark089, 123RF/infosam

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