i had to put my dog of 16 years down a Puggle back in March and we happen to find a breeder a few weeks later who had Mini Golden Retrievers and so we pounced on it and he has been such a sweet smart loving puppy we got him at 8 weeks old and what a great family dog he has been
where did you get it from? I had a golden retriever Chihuahua mix for 13 years and she recently passed due to kidney failure. She was verry smart and a great companion. Wish I could find another one
lifespan has more to do with healthy lifestyle than pure size. golden retrievers usually live for about 12 years, but the oldest was 20 years old when it died.
@@billtalent1 There's a general inverse correlation between average breed size and lifespan, but you're definitely right that lifestyle is a major factor. A healthy diet (fresh veggies, meat, whole grains) and an active routine (not just a five minute walk twice a day but full on running, playing with other dogs, a long game of fetch, things like that) are the two biggest things you can do to ensure your dog lives a full, happy life. I really regret the life we gave our family dog. My parents both worked long hours to pay the bills and I was in school or doing sports constantly. We loved our dog but without much money or time we really just relied on cheap, bulk kibble and table scraps to feed her, and since we didn't have a yard, her only excercise was a quick walk before school/work, and a quick game of fetch at night followed by another short walk before bed. She lived barely ten years before we had to put her down due to cancer and advanced arthritis. If I knew then what I do now, I'd've given her the life she deserved :(
we do not question those things. similarly when you purchase a handheld pc and discuss it in forms, the poor battery performance is not something that we mention
more pure breed = less life span, bcs of interbreeding health issues, longest living dogs are mixes, there was a Portuguese dog 31 y/o and it was clearly overweight, died this year named Bobi, u can google "Bobi, the World’s Oldest Dog, Dies at 31"
Breeds like that should not be supported. Can not be healthy for the dog. Edit: I am surprised that this comment on a 2 years old video with not that much views got some attention. To be clear. I am not only against a mini Golden Retriever but also against every other unhealthy breed like pugs or bulldogs who have been bred to have such a big head that they can not be born in a natural way anymore and most of the time need a c-section. The same goes for those hipster breeds like ultra-mini-pomeranians and that sort of stuff. A dog is an animal and not a piece of fashion that needs to be unique and hip.
Breeding for specific traits involves inbreeding, and oftentimes entails other health issues. A lot of 'cute' features people like are actually deformities.
@@Gary_0ak While I see where you're coming from..... how is this any different than humans breeding for specific traits (ye-olde breeding with people for red-haired children, children within height range etc)? If it happens, then it's natural. Our instincts and behaviors aren't separate from nature.
Once again I make the mistake of reading the comments of random pricks on TH-cam. While I'm looking for one, I remind you that there are extensions that disable the comments. Your dog is lovely, btw. Best wishes. 
Not too many responsibilities to deal with yet, and dont have to worry about time as much, they got plenty (not saying thats bad tho, they're just kids)
Their body hasn't fully developed, less mucles+ lightweight, doesn't take much to move around, more enegry to spare. That's probably why I never felt hungry when I was a kid, and used to thought 3 meals/day is way too many.
@@puppergump4117 Still something to be said about the deliciousness. Golden retriever Meat has already been established as "particularly delicious". Miniature versions have less weight-bearing muscle... and are therefore more "tender" (less connective tissue).
~28 quarts small (approx)! Almost leads you to believe they could fashion a 12 quart model! We're on a scientific cusp right now! This is cutting edge stuff! History is being written before your eyes! And here I am thinking post-covid life was getting bad, when in actuality... things are just starting to peak!
@@johnmchumphreson7095 You call that cutting edge? Man can't wait to one day see the new and improved 10mg ultra-sonic aero-magneto-hydrodynamic pomeranian/pug mix. Sure it won't suffer from any bad genetic mutations, and should live long as expected.
I have an 18 month old Prue bred Golden Retriever. She is quite petit, small in stature for her age but very agile, fast and just gorgeous. I have seen both parents and they are pure bred but not the biggest retrievers. Because she is so small, I’m considering breeding her with a Cavalier, as I don’t think that it would be good for her to be bred with a normal sized male retriever.
Do mini golden retrievers actually look like puppies into adulthood or do they look like just a smaller version of the fully grown normal golden retriever?
Aren’t minis just runts of the litter? My schnauzer is 5 years old, yet she’s like 1 and a half feet tall on her 4 paws, meanwhile her brothers and sisters all grew to be normal sized schnauzers
@@Chadius_Thundercock Although selective breeding seems to be responsible for the specimen in the video... you bring-up an excellent idea. Perhaps there's a way to be able to "runtify" an entire litter (controlled mild starvation etc). Or some other method to encourage these desirable/marketable traits in each dog. Thank you for contributing to the discussion!
There's a comment here saying this breed should not be supported because this "can not be healthy for the dog" but the person doesn't really elaborate on that further, on what's wrong with this particular breed. I wish people explained why instead of just saying stuff then leaving. Anyways, here are some info this person and other people should know: 1. Miniature Golden Retrievers are typically created from crossing a regular Golden with a small dog breed. (I did not see any info about this cross requiring c-section. If you find any, please do reply below.) 2. Some Regular/Purebred Goldens are created via inbreeding. Many pure dog breeds are inbred. Some will inevitably suffer diseases caused by the inbreeding. 3. Mixed-bred dogs are generally healthier than purebred dogs. It's because mixed-breeds have a lesser chance of passing genetic disorders due to their wider and varied gene pool. 4. Lifestyle matters, but it's been reported healthy miniature Goldens lives longer than healthy regular Goldens.
Plus, there are breeders that do take care to breed healthy dogs. Just gotta do your research on the breeder and their practices. There are definitely breeds that are just inherently… problematic, though a lot of those there are breeders who specifically breed the “old fashioned” version that’s much healthier (like bulldogs). And for all we know they could have gotten the dog as a rescue from a shelter. Yes, bad breeding practices need to be condemned and not supported, but it’s not the dog’s fault. The dog exists. The dog deserves a loving home.
@@KestrelDCExactly. Plus, this particular breed doesn't even look problematic. It's body seems well proportioned. It's head is not too big for its body nor are its legs too short/stubby. It literally just looks like a smaller version of a golden. Including the points I've mentioned, I'm wondering what made that person say this particular breed should not be supported and that this can not be healthy for the dog.
@@XXTH3ST4RXX 1. Elaborate. I've already explained why this specific breed is okay. Now you tell me why it isn't. None of that vague overgeneralized nonsense. Elaborate. Write your points. 2. Miniature Goldens are desired by people who wants a Golden but in a smaller form because some find the original size too risky or hassle.
@@al62431. It encourages vanity, back-yard breeding (often involving inbreeding or overbreeding dogs). 2. Just get a small mixed breed then with less health problems. Edit: I do want to note that while minis are TYPICALLY cross-breeds, a lot of them are actually the full-sized breed but with dwarfism that are selectively bred FOR the dwarfism. Which can cause an abundance of issues in joints, bones and organs. I didn’t realise I hadn’t added this. My points are made regarding THIS version and not a mixed breed dog. You explained why YOU think this breed is okay, but that means fuck-all since that’s just what you personally decided. Golden retrievers are prone to a plethora of diseases, as are most purebred dogs (I assume you have access to google to do your own research) that are bred for “cute” traits. It isn’t hard to just look shit up yourself instead of hassling commenters. Not to mention you say “none of this vague overgeneralised nonsense” despite your reasoning for it being “okay” being “vague overgeneralised nonsense” lol. Just because something looks fine, does not mean it suddenly has absolutely nothing wrong with it. Do not bother responding, it’s clear your mind will not be changed even if you did your own research and I certainly don’t have any more time to waste on holier-than-thou internet dwellers.
Obviously we have something very special at hand, and you're derailing into something totally different (how people move). Let's keep the thread discussion towards the subject matter.
@@johnmchumphreson7095 Hey John, yes I agree :) It seems as though some common cross breeds are Golden Retriever x Poodle, Golden Retriever x Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Golden Retriever x Cocker Spaniel. I would love to know which breed Libby is. She is absolutely beautiful!!
This whole obsession with “miniature” whatever, should STOP. I much prefer a healthy FULL SIZE Golden Retriever, or any dog in their original size… I do not support any mini versions of them.
Lab's are characteristically very similar to goldens (at least phenotypically... leading me to believe the DNA is similar). Surely you can craft Labrador models similarly miniature, all the same.
Canis lupus familiaris, more accurately. AKA: Dog. Usually the cuteness isn't this severe into adulthood... making this kind of thing an INCREDIBLE outlier.
@@colegiesbrecht335 The website has no mentions of engineering this particular (~28 quart) model. Did the breeder make any mentions to you about their exact breeding methods? I know business is often held close to peoples' chests.... but I need this. Wish I could get it across how much I need this in my life (but a bit smaller, ideally).
@johnmchumphreson7095 - bro no offence but you’re coming off mad weird.. who says “I need this” about an animal then proceeds to spam the comments with trying to find how to get one even smaller to “fit in a container” ?? Nah you weird af.
@@firstlast9846 If you assume it's to contain a live animal (which would be extremely cruel) that's on YOU. We live in a world where some people eat meat. Market demand is a harsh reality... and so is the fact that virtually EVERYONE needs to earn a living, support their families, etc. We don't need this "mightier than thou" mentality in the comment section. Get off your high horse.
@@johnmchumphreson7095The fvck are you on about??? If you talk about eating a DOG, you need to go see a psychiatrist. Or better, go to the police and turn yourself in.
This is very nice. I reckon this is very, VERY nice. But can they make it smaller? Would it be feasible to make one fittable into a 12 quart polyurethane "Sterilite" container?
Or should I say......... GOLDEN magic?? (because this particular breed of canine is a GOLDEN retriever, not to discredit you saying "black magic" but making a joke about how the color of the breed itself being golden. "black magic" still totally valid joke, i'm just putting a twist on your original word "black").
It's probably just mixed with something making it smaller. No such thing as a miniature golden retriever. Just because an idiot throws two different dogs together does not a breed make!
Every miniaturised breed is the effect of unethical breeding, not concerned with dog's health and well-being. Don't do that, folks. They may be cute but they're just ego boosters. Get a healthy dog.
A forever pupper.
Did you lot get the translation too💀💀
@@satrnzzzaye yo
The translation is 💀
@@grankerside lol shit what's it say ?
@@MrJol420Translate; A Forever Tits... 😂
i had to put my dog of 16 years down a Puggle back in March and we happen to find a breeder a few weeks later who had Mini Golden Retrievers and so we pounced on it and he has been such a sweet smart loving puppy we got him at 8 weeks old and what a great family dog he has been
where did you get it from? I had a golden retriever Chihuahua mix for 13 years and she recently passed due to kidney failure. She was verry smart and a great companion. Wish I could find another one
What a family! You guys look lovely❤
i wonder if miniature big dogs survive longer or do they suffer from weak runt health with more complications
lifespan has more to do with healthy lifestyle than pure size. golden retrievers usually live for about 12 years, but the oldest was 20 years old when it died.
@@billtalent1 There's a general inverse correlation between average breed size and lifespan, but you're definitely right that lifestyle is a major factor. A healthy diet (fresh veggies, meat, whole grains) and an active routine (not just a five minute walk twice a day but full on running, playing with other dogs, a long game of fetch, things like that) are the two biggest things you can do to ensure your dog lives a full, happy life.
I really regret the life we gave our family dog. My parents both worked long hours to pay the bills and I was in school or doing sports constantly. We loved our dog but without much money or time we really just relied on cheap, bulk kibble and table scraps to feed her, and since we didn't have a yard, her only excercise was a quick walk before school/work, and a quick game of fetch at night followed by another short walk before bed.
She lived barely ten years before we had to put her down due to cancer and advanced arthritis. If I knew then what I do now, I'd've given her the life she deserved :(
we do not question those things. similarly when you purchase a handheld pc and discuss it in forms, the poor battery performance is not something that we mention
more pure breed = less life span, bcs of interbreeding health issues, longest living dogs are mixes, there was a Portuguese dog 31 y/o and it was clearly overweight, died this year named Bobi, u can google "Bobi, the World’s Oldest Dog, Dies at 31"
The bigger breeds die faster because they were breeds to grown faster.
What a lovely video.
There is something about this, that makes it an unobtainable dream
It's the police sirens and the bloom effect from the sunset
Golden retrievers are the sunshine I'll always need ❤
Awww, so cute ❤🥰
Breeds like that should not be supported. Can not be healthy for the dog.
Edit: I am surprised that this comment on a 2 years old video with not that much views got some attention.
To be clear. I am not only against a mini Golden Retriever but also against every other unhealthy breed like pugs or bulldogs who have been bred to have such a big head that they can not be born in a natural way anymore and most of the time need a c-section. The same goes for those hipster breeds like ultra-mini-pomeranians and that sort of stuff.
A dog is an animal and not a piece of fashion that needs to be unique and hip.
Why?
Then you would be bascially against every breed of dog, because most are not as healthy as their true predecessors even a 100 years ago.
Breeding for specific traits involves inbreeding, and oftentimes entails other health issues. A lot of 'cute' features people like are actually deformities.
@@Gary_0ak While I see where you're coming from..... how is this any different than humans breeding for specific traits (ye-olde breeding with people for red-haired children, children within height range etc)? If it happens, then it's natural. Our instincts and behaviors aren't separate from nature.
@@methos-ey9nf
It worries me you have to ask this...
Once again I make the mistake of reading the comments of random pricks on TH-cam. While I'm looking for one, I remind you that there are extensions that disable the comments.
Your dog is lovely, btw. Best wishes.

Dude, I don’t see how kids have so much darn energy. lol
Not too many responsibilities to deal with yet, and dont have to worry about time as much, they got plenty (not saying thats bad tho, they're just kids)
Their body hasn't fully developed, less mucles+ lightweight, doesn't take much to move around, more enegry to spare. That's probably why I never felt hungry when I was a kid, and used to thought 3 meals/day is way too many.
Oh my god I want one !!
i love it, i want one
When I try run with my dogs they just want to attack me from behind 😂
Cute pupper! Looks happy and well-cared for. Best wishes.
Thanks, I have good family :D
@@puppergump4117 Still something to be said about the deliciousness. Golden retriever Meat has already been established as "particularly delicious". Miniature versions have less weight-bearing muscle... and are therefore more "tender" (less connective tissue).
@@johnmchumphreson7095yum
@@johnmchumphreson7095 .... what the fuck?
@@RequiemForRavenholm
This guys a troll if you click on the top comments replies you’ll see.
Aww he’s so adorable ☺️ I’ve got a toy poodle the same size.
This feels like a Peter Jackson camera trick.
I have the same type of dog. Wow that is small lol
~28 quarts small (approx)! Almost leads you to believe they could fashion a 12 quart model! We're on a scientific cusp right now! This is cutting edge stuff! History is being written before your eyes! And here I am thinking post-covid life was getting bad, when in actuality... things are just starting to peak!
@@johnmchumphreson7095 You call that cutting edge? Man can't wait to one day see the new and improved 10mg ultra-sonic aero-magneto-hydrodynamic pomeranian/pug mix. Sure it won't suffer from any bad genetic mutations, and should live long as expected.
I have an 18 month old Prue bred Golden Retriever. She is quite petit, small in stature for her age but very agile, fast and just gorgeous. I have seen both parents and they are pure bred but not the biggest retrievers. Because she is so small, I’m considering breeding her with a Cavalier, as I don’t think that it would be good for her to be bred with a normal sized male retriever.
Why does this feel like the opening scene of a zombie film
I had a mini springer spaniel at about half the size of her mother. She was like a puppy her whole life. Mini versions of breeds are so cute.
💀my dog is the exact same-
What did you do?
Do mini golden retrievers actually look like puppies into adulthood or do they look like just a smaller version of the fully grown normal golden retriever?
The second thing
Yeah I'm almost thinking they can make these smaller. Has anyone seen smaller models?
@@johnmchumphreson7095 You're gross
Aren’t minis just runts of the litter? My schnauzer is 5 years old, yet she’s like 1 and a half feet tall on her 4 paws, meanwhile her brothers and sisters all grew to be normal sized schnauzers
@@Chadius_Thundercock Although selective breeding seems to be responsible for the specimen in the video... you bring-up an excellent idea. Perhaps there's a way to be able to "runtify" an entire litter (controlled mild starvation etc). Or some other method to encourage these desirable/marketable traits in each dog.
Thank you for contributing to the discussion!
That is a mixed breed.
There's a comment here saying this breed should not be supported because this "can not be healthy for the dog" but the person doesn't really elaborate on that further, on what's wrong with this particular breed. I wish people explained why instead of just saying stuff then leaving. Anyways, here are some info this person and other people should know:
1. Miniature Golden Retrievers are typically created from crossing a regular Golden with a small dog breed. (I did not see any info about this cross requiring c-section. If you find any, please do reply below.)
2. Some Regular/Purebred Goldens are created via inbreeding. Many pure dog breeds are inbred. Some will inevitably suffer diseases caused by the inbreeding.
3. Mixed-bred dogs are generally healthier than purebred dogs. It's because mixed-breeds have a lesser chance of passing genetic disorders due to their wider and varied gene pool.
4. Lifestyle matters, but it's been reported healthy miniature Goldens lives longer than healthy regular Goldens.
Plus, there are breeders that do take care to breed healthy dogs. Just gotta do your research on the breeder and their practices. There are definitely breeds that are just inherently… problematic, though a lot of those there are breeders who specifically breed the “old fashioned” version that’s much healthier (like bulldogs). And for all we know they could have gotten the dog as a rescue from a shelter. Yes, bad breeding practices need to be condemned and not supported, but it’s not the dog’s fault. The dog exists. The dog deserves a loving home.
@@KestrelDCExactly. Plus, this particular breed doesn't even look problematic. It's body seems well proportioned. It's head is not too big for its body nor are its legs too short/stubby. It literally just looks like a smaller version of a golden. Including the points I've mentioned, I'm wondering what made that person say this particular breed should not be supported and that this can not be healthy for the dog.
breeding an animal to make a “cuter” version is bad no matter what.
@@XXTH3ST4RXX 1. Elaborate. I've already explained why this specific breed is okay. Now you tell me why it isn't. None of that vague overgeneralized nonsense. Elaborate. Write your points.
2. Miniature Goldens are desired by people who wants a Golden but in a smaller form because some find the original size too risky or hassle.
@@al62431. It encourages vanity, back-yard breeding (often involving inbreeding or overbreeding dogs). 2. Just get a small mixed breed then with less health problems.
Edit: I do want to note that while minis are TYPICALLY cross-breeds, a lot of them are actually the full-sized breed but with dwarfism that are selectively bred FOR the dwarfism. Which can cause an abundance of issues in joints, bones and organs. I didn’t realise I hadn’t added this. My points are made regarding THIS version and not a mixed breed dog.
You explained why YOU think this breed is okay, but that means fuck-all since that’s just what you personally decided. Golden retrievers are prone to a plethora of diseases, as are most purebred dogs (I assume you have access to google to do your own research) that are bred for “cute” traits. It isn’t hard to just look shit up yourself instead of hassling commenters. Not to mention you say “none of this vague overgeneralised nonsense” despite your reasoning for it being “okay” being “vague overgeneralised nonsense” lol. Just because something looks fine, does not mean it suddenly has absolutely nothing wrong with it. Do not bother responding, it’s clear your mind will not be changed even if you did your own research and I certainly don’t have any more time to waste on holier-than-thou internet dwellers.
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Awg hes cinfusion😢❤
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Smaller = Cuter.
The people that think this must have some CUTE brains 😂
Damn right
women want small dogs to fit inside designer dog bags to go with there boba tea and the white Lexus SUV
Meanwhile I just want one nc I have a small house
☺️🤗😍
0:04 lol the Biden jog.
Obviously we have something very special at hand, and you're derailing into something totally different (how people move). Let's keep the thread discussion towards the subject matter.
@@johnmchumphreson7095 Are you drunk?
@@johnmchumphreson7095It’s a joke not a dick try not to take it so hard 😂
@@LockheedF22Raptor Joke, dick, or otherwise... I've been trying to cope & move forward. Thank you for the assurance and support.
Libby is beautiful! may I ask what other breed she is mixed with?
Probably a smaller breed, to make it smaller. Not to state the obvious; I'm with you and find all of this totally interesting.
@@johnmchumphreson7095 Hey John, yes I agree :) It seems as though some common cross breeds are Golden Retriever x Poodle, Golden Retriever x Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Golden Retriever x Cocker Spaniel.
I would love to know which breed Libby is. She is absolutely beautiful!!
Happy to share. She is 80% golden retriever. The other 20% comes from poodle and spaniel in her ancestry.
@@karingiesbrecht5705 Thanks so much! May I ask how much she weighs?
I want!
Seconded. Here's hoping OP will finally let the cat out of the bag.
No he encontrado minigoldens me gustaría tener otro.
awwwwwwww!!!!!
Munchkin Retriever.
He's just a little guy
just a lil guy
My son we'll see each other again some day 😢
Whats with your channel name
What do you mean?
......FATHER???
This whole obsession with “miniature” whatever, should STOP. I much prefer a healthy FULL SIZE Golden Retriever, or any dog in their original size… I do not support any mini versions of them.
I think most are from mixing with others breeds so that would maje them healthier
If you want a miniature Golden Retriever, get a Cocker Spaniel. There is no need to breed dogs smaller or larger than their standard sizes.
Do they make mini Labrador?
Lab's are characteristically very similar to goldens (at least phenotypically... leading me to believe the DNA is similar). Surely you can craft Labrador models similarly miniature, all the same.
Mini pony
Canis lupus familiaris, more accurately. AKA: Dog. Usually the cuteness isn't this severe into adulthood... making this kind of thing an INCREDIBLE outlier.
whyyyy sooo cute
fentanyl
That dog is the same size as my mini goldendoodle
Corgi mix
Dwarfism?
Not a mutation, methinks. Rather: Meticulous engineering.
Inbreeding
What breeder did you get her from???
From a lady in Montana, her website is miniaturegoldenretriever dot net
@@colegiesbrecht335 The website has no mentions of engineering this particular (~28 quart) model. Did the breeder make any mentions to you about their exact breeding methods? I know business is often held close to peoples' chests.... but I need this. Wish I could get it across how much I need this in my life (but a bit smaller, ideally).
@johnmchumphreson7095 - bro no offence but you’re coming off mad weird.. who says “I need this” about an animal then proceeds to spam the comments with trying to find how to get one even smaller to “fit in a container” ?? Nah you weird af.
@@firstlast9846 If you assume it's to contain a live animal (which would be extremely cruel) that's on YOU. We live in a world where some people eat meat. Market demand is a harsh reality... and so is the fact that virtually EVERYONE needs to earn a living, support their families, etc.
We don't need this "mightier than thou" mentality in the comment section. Get off your high horse.
@@johnmchumphreson7095The fvck are you on about??? If you talk about eating a DOG, you need to go see a psychiatrist. Or better, go to the police and turn yourself in.
How many pound is the dog, please?
Bump
But estimated at 56 lbs, nonetheless. 28 quart dog... about 2 pounds of "red" flesh per quart.
This is very nice. I reckon this is very, VERY nice. But can they make it smaller? Would it be feasible to make one fittable into a 12 quart polyurethane "Sterilite" container?
Make it smaller.
How do you send "Private Messages" over youtube interface? Please help.
Actual psycho comment
Do you do poison?
Nooooo
No one show this to _animal rescue_ channels.
Black magic
Or should I say......... GOLDEN magic??
(because this particular breed of canine is a GOLDEN retriever, not to discredit you saying "black magic" but making a joke about how the color of the breed itself being golden. "black magic" still totally valid joke, i'm just putting a twist on your original word "black").
It's probably just mixed with something making it smaller. No such thing as a miniature golden retriever. Just because an idiot throws two different dogs together does not a breed make!
good, all that purebreed is bad for their health and only for boasting
Can we have one with only 3 legs?
Would be super cute if they limp!😊
I assume this is satire 😶
Is that a special breed? Miniature i mean.
expensive dog
Just leave these dogs alone!
That's called "pet abandonment" where I come from. But to each his own.
Every miniaturised breed is the effect of unethical breeding, not concerned with dog's health and well-being. Don't do that, folks. They may be cute but they're just ego boosters. Get a healthy dog.
Lab grown puppy for human’s social acceptance. Very sad. 👎🏻
Shouldn't exist
Do not walk dogs without rope!
I hate dog breeders
it’s ugly
Bad breeding practices. Should be a shame 👎🏻
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Oh yeah let's overbreed it even furher. Who cares about their health right?? What's matters is, that you think it's cute
Says the person with an eyelash as their profile pic trying to TURN EVERYONE'S LIVES UPSIDE DOWN. get out, plz
it's prob a mix not inbred