We can't get enough of the Pittsburgh Zoo's Painted Hunting Dogs. Their submissive nature is very much on display in this adorable video as they build up the courage to collectively take a dip. (Note that the sound goes in and out.)
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11 responses to “Painted Puppies Go for a Dip”
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Pretty sure one of them pees around 1:23
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I think that might be one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen.
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You can see where one is taking a dominant position, and one is the lowest in the pack. It’s interesting to see that in puppies so young.
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Great website!
We love it and we have put a link on our school blog.
Thanks from Spain. -
With those big ears I’ll bet they have great hearing.
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They’re getting big.
The ears! -
There were nine puppies to begin with, but we only see five in the last couple of videos. Did something happen to the other four?
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Any news yet on the surrogate Mom?
Has she been adopted into a forever home? -
@Diana: Four of the original nine died a few weeks after birth. Even with a mom, the survival rate for painted dogs is only 50 percent. We’re happy to report that the remaining five are doing very well (as you can see).
@Jean: Yes, Honey, the surrogate mom, found a great home when she was adopted by one of our zoo volunteers.
@YM: They do have great hearing. The big ears also act as radiators, helping to keep them cool in the African heat, kind of like a fennec fox. -
I’m so very happy to hear that Honey found a forever home!
A beautiful story all around!
Thanks for the update! -
It would be great to hear how these pups are getting on now they are a few months older… how are they doing?
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