People everywhere are blown away by the stunning transformation of a pupper who now looks like a mini “werewolf”.
Alyssa and her husband from South Carolina are proud pawrents to Lupin, their 5-year-old doggo. Lupin, after his magical makeover, unexpectedly became a social media darling.
It’s not every day you stumble upon an unusual breed like this. A TikTok video shared by Alyssa showcasing Lupin’s dire wolf vibes has amassed over 521,000 views in just six days.
The initial pic of Lupin as a pup made him look like a standard black German Shepherd. It captured him lounging in the yard with some fluffy chin hairs. The caption playfully mentioned, “The fluff might keep growing.”
In the latest snap, Lupin appears as a massive 150-pound black doggo, flaunting long gray fur and feathering near his ears. He’s more than 13% wolfhound, transforming over the years into a magnificent beast. The caption cheekily reads, “5 years and 7 inches later.”
Alyssa expressed her surprise at the unexpected “goatee” that Lupin sported, growing from a few whiskers to feather-like patches today.
Alyssa mentioned that witnessing the reactions of people online and in person to Lupin brings her immense joy. Many are captivated by his appearance, often likening him to a werewolf, a comparison she acknowledges.
The American Alsatian, Lupin’s newfound breed, strives to replicate the size and appearance of the extinct dire wolf, vanished about 9,000 years ago, though not officially recognized by the American Kennel Club.
According to the San Diego Natural History Museum, dire wolves were akin to present-day wolves but boasted larger teeth and jawlines, weighing between 125 to 175 pounds, compared to modern wolves weighing 66 to 145 pounds.
In 2011, Alyssa stumbled upon the project, visiting the breeder and their furry companions multiple times until she finally saw Lupin’s pup snap in 2019, recognizing him instantly as their future fur baby.
Lupin’s striking appearance sparked online fanfare, with one user joking that he resembled a mythical being, ready for a legendary quest.
People couldn’t help but draw whimsical comparisons, with one commenter suggesting they needed a password to cross a bridge where Lupin stood, and another saying he bore a resemblance to an ancient wizard.
Alyssa was pleasantly surprised by the video’s viral success on TikTok, as she hadn’t expected such a ruckus. She finds joy in seeing how their furry friend brings smiles to so many faces, even if just for a moment.