Why This Adorable Golden Retriever Puppy Was Born Lime Green
The aptly named Shamrock surprised plenty of people when she made her grand entrance into the world around St. Patrick's Day 2024
Her human says that the green Golden Retriever puppy, who was born into a litter of a traditionally colored pups, owes her unique look to a pretty interesting phenomenon.
It sounds like Shamrock may not stay this way, so anyone who wants to check out the green Golden Retriever should hurry up and take a peek
Carole DeBruler has been sharing updates about Shamrock with her followers on TikTok, after introducing the new arrival just three days after her birth.
much of their popularity is owed to Shamrock's surprising color, which UPI notes is a fairly rare occurrence, citing a Nova Scotia puppy from 2022 as the last known pup this color.
Surprisingly enough, Shamrock owes her dye job to her mom. According to DeBruler's posts, Shamrock was dyed by a green bile called biliverdin,
that can sometimes be found in a mother's womb. Sadly for fans of Shamrock's lime green coat,
her color is fleeting, and it began to fade just a few weeks after her birth.
she also has a personality that will make other puppies green with envy.