Tiny Terrier Got A Rottweiler Pregnant And Their Puppies Are Adorable

by pawbuzz on in Dogs 48

Here are the pics of the adorable “Wotties”, the puppies of the loving couple and proud parents Joey the West Highland terrier and Zara the Rottweiler.

Sadly, four of the puppies died, and Patterson decided it would be best if the remaining seven went to new homes. Her sons, Jonathan and Matthew, each took one, and the other five have since been adopted, as well.

It’s tragic that some of the puppies passed away, but the surviving ones will have full, happy lives in their new homes.

And as for another litter in the future? Not happening, said Patterson. “Joey’s going to the vet’s soon.”

[H/T: Daily Mail]


Meet Zara (left) and Joey (right).

They look like opposites, Zara’s a Rottweiler and Joey’s a Westie, but that didn’t stop sparks from flying back in 2013, shortly after the pair met.

Soon enough, Zara was pregnant, much to everyone’s surprise.

And soon, she gave birth to an astonishing 11 puppies.

The first-time mom was very overwhelmed, as was the surprised owner of the dogs, Teresa Patterson.

“Zara didn’t know what to do, and I just started screaming when the puppies started popping out,” Patterson admitted.

The unusual puppies were dubbed “Wotties,” a combination of “Rottie” and “Westie.”

Sadly, four of the 11 puppies didn’t make it, but the surviving seven pulled through, thanks to Patterson’s care.

Patterson was thrilled with the puppies, but she knew they would have to be adopted to have happy and healthy lives.

Patterson’s sons, Matthew and Jonathan, each agreed to take one, and the other five eventually found forever homes, too.

The strangeness of the breed attracted some attention, as no one, including the Kennel Club, had ever seen a Wottie. The Kennel Club registers some 250,000 puppies of 212 breeds each year, and has no record of a Rottweiler-Westie mix.

“We can never say it has never happened, but this is the first time we’ve come across it,” a spokesperson said.

Matthew and Jonathan, along with the rest of the Wottie owners, had a good time wondering how the puppies would grow up.

Victoria Lowe adopted a female puppy she named Lola. “Everyone we meet is fascinated by Lola and it is all a bit of a mystery as to how big she will grow,” Lowe said. “She is so full of character and gets up to all kinds of mischief.”

Even with their precarious early days, Patterson said the surviving puppies grew up full of energy and spirit.

“The puppies have a lovely temperament like their parents,” she said. “They are high maintenance as they want attention all the time. One of the puppies, Sparkie, which our son is having, follows me wherever I go.”

And while the puppies are delightful, Patterson put her foot down when it came to the possibility of having another litter, and got Joey fixed.

By now, the Wotties have hopefully settled into their new homes, and while Zara and Joey may never have more babies, we hope they’re doing well, too, and continuing to appreciate one another’s differences.

What’s the strangest dog mix you’ve ever come across? Let us know in the comments, and SHARE this unexpected family with anyone who loves a unique dog!

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48 thoughts on “Tiny Terrier Got A Rottweiler Pregnant And Their Puppies Are Adorable”

  5. Kayla Yarbrough

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    Any decent dog owner that decides not to neuter or spay (which I compleatly agree with) needs to realize ANY male dog can get your intact female pregnant. It’s why my female pug lives in panties during her full heat cycle and is kept away from other dogs while in heat.

  25. Barbara Lawrence

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    As a Rottweiler rescue, we see all kinds is mixes. Yes, they’re cute. And so are the 1000s of dogs that are euthanized in shelters every day. If you aren’t willing to spay or neuter your pets then for the Heavens sake, at least be RESPONSIBLE and don’t let them breed. Rescues get tired of having to deal with your stupidity.

  27. Scott Stretch Ryan

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    I’m not the one who breed these two so go$#%&!@*at them I see your an animal lover well so am I but these pups are going to have all kinds of problems medically so instead of them suffering I said they should be put down. You don’t cross breed any and everything out there, you don’t see elephant’s and zebras or lions and giraffes or cat’s and dog’s it’s not supposed to be that way and you don’t breed great Danes and scottie or rottie and terriers and yes the two idiot’s who let them breed are at fault as well.

  30. Linny Miller

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    So, your crystal ball shows you the lives these pups will have. You are not the decider or executioner. My hope is that they are adopted by caring people who give them the care and love they deserve. I’ve rescued many animals whose futures looked very bleak. Some of them did better than others. My responsibility was to do the very best I could for them and free of pain. Many lived, and still are living long and wonderful days.

  31. Scott Stretch Ryan

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    Yeah my crystal ball of common sense tells me yes they can live and whom ever can pay tons of money in medical when problems arise or you can eliminate that but you so anti let any living thing die why don’t you harp about the 100s of thousands of human babies killed every year?

  33. Iona Rottie Mitchell

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    Anyone who breeds that don’t health check could potentially breed an unhealthy litter and owners end up paying thousands for treatment wether they are the same breed or not. I don’t agree with cross breeding or breeding for that matter but those who do should health check to stop these things happening. It’s very irresponsible keeping 2 unaltered dogs together especially no of the same breed…they know what’s going to happen!!

  48. Linda Andrews

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    A friend of mine once told me a story about a Chihuahua who tried to mate with a Great Dane. Good thing he wasn’t successful. I can only imagine what THOSE puppies would have looked like! YIKES!!! :^)

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