When Your Dog Becomes Your Better Half
see more: In an unlikely union, a tiny West Highland Terrier finds romance with a female Rottweiler twice his size, resulting in an adorable litter of “wotties.”
They say that love knows no bounds, and these two dogs are certainly proof of that.
West Highland terrier Joey has cross-bred with a female Rottweiler double his size to father a litter of 11 puppies, which have been given the name ‘Wotties’.
The owner of both the dogs, Teresa Patterson, from North Grimston, Yorkshire, was surprised they had mated and was unaware it had taken place until the puppies were born.
Rottweiler Zara, right, and white West Highland terrier, Joey, mated to create a ‘Wottie’ cross-breed
Owner Teresa Patterson, from North Grimston, Yorkshire, was surprised the dogs had mated and was unaware it had taken place until the puppies were born
After the litter arrived in the summer four-year-old mother Zara lost interest, leaving Joey, one, to take care of them.
Sadly, four of the puppies died and Ms Patterson was forced to step in when Zara refused to feed.
She fed the seven remaining animals Weetabix and scrambled egg to keep them strong, and even gave them Horlicks to help them sleep.
But, with Zara seemingly not interested, the owner was forced to put out an appeal for homes for the ‘attention-seeking’ youngsters via the charity, Yorkshire Coast Dog Rescue in Scarborough.
Ms Patterson’s sons, Jonathan and Matthew, have now taken one each from the litter and the remaining five have found new homes.
Zara, four, gave birth to a litter of 11 puppies in the summer, but left Joey, one, to take care of them
‘I was completely shocked, I didn’t think nature would let this happen but at some point it did.
‘The puppies have a lovely temperament like their parents. They are high maintenance as they want attention all the time.
‘One of the puppies, Sparkie, which our son is having, follows me everywhere I go.’
She added: ‘But this won’t happen again – Joey will be going to the vets soon.’
Sadly, four of the puppies died and Ms Patterson was forced to step in when Zara refused to feed
