Cute Animals

Pink Pug’s Color Matches his Sweet Personality [Video]

Published

3 years ago

January 3, 2022

She Who Makes You Smile

Milkshake the pink pug was born with Leucism, a relatively rare genetic mutation that caused him to have reduced pigmentation.
Having light fur, piercing blue eyes, and a bright pink nose, Milkshake has become a social media sensation.
His mom says that he loves being in front of the camera and that his personality matches his sweet color.

Meet Milkshake, the pink pug.

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Milkshake was born with a relatively rare genetic mutation called Leucism, which made his fur have reduced pigmentation. But he is a perfectly healthy pup.

Having sweet personality, pink fur, piercing blue eyes, and a bright pink nose, the 3-year-old pug now has an impressive social media following and a booming modeling career!

Maria De Dozsa, his mom and manager, said that “his coloring matches his sweet personality.”

Milkshake was only 6 weeks old when he met Maria. She said that he was noticeably different from his littermates since he was the only one with light, pink-colored fur.

“I picked him up, he licked my nose, and from that moment on I knew we were destined for each other,” she recalled. “When I first got Milkshake, there were less than a hundred pink pugs in the world.”

When Maria shared photos and videos of Milkshake on Instagram, he quickly became a “brilliant pet model and influencer” who simply loves being in front of the camera.

Maria shared that Milkshake has gotten so popular that many people recognize him when he’s out and about.

The social media star attends events like London Dog Week, doggie brunches, and fundraising work for charities. On his off days, he loves traveling, hanging out, and simply spending time with his mom.

Maria said that Milkshake is so much more to him than a “talent.”

She shared, “I would say that Milkshake and I are better together because I used to have anxiety and panic attacks. I think together we’re just kind of very happy, very calm, and I think we’re just a great fit.”