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When adopting a dog (from anywhere), it’s easy to forget they likely had littermates as newborn pups with whom they may have bonded. It’s incredibly heartwarming when they get the chance to reunite, if only to see if they remember each other.
This recently happened to Theodore James Bonaparte-Meadows, an American Pit Bull Terrier with an ultra-rare long-haired gene, when Mom took him to visit his long-lost sister, Rosie. It’s really something to see Theo’s toupee-looking mohawk, but next to his equally furry sibling, they’re unstoppable!
Huge shoutout to @joannaleighmeadow for sharing the precious reunion of two rare Pit Bull pups who hadn’t seen each other in two long years, because this is everything.
As explained in the comments, here’s how it went down:
“Theo got excited as soon as we pulled into their place, which was weird cause he had never been to this house. Rosie was immediately excited. Theo took a few minutes. I think he was in shock. He kept smelling her, but a few minutes in, they were losing their minds, lol.”
She added that Rosie is typically scared of strangers, and she jumped right into the car, “ready to roll with her brother.”
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This woolly pair has been compared to Chewbacca, a “Pit Bull under cover,” and a character from Gremlins, which are all correct! And as many experts confirmed, littermates can remember each other through scent, triggering joy, excitement, and curiosity. This can last up to two years after separation. Looks like Theo and Rosie came together just in time!
Here’s a closer look at their cuteness!
The Gene That Gives Pit Bull Pups Luscious Locks
I’d be remiss not to note why these two angels have such long, luxurious locks, because it’s their main attraction! The rare recessive genetic mutation, which is called the FGF5 gene, is inherited from both parents (one from each), and it controls hair growth, resulting in a fluffy or long-haired Pit Bull.
It’s pretty lucky that Rosie has a bit of the gene as well. Just when I thought discovering one fluffy-haired Pittie was mind-blowing, Rosie came along and said,”Hold my beer,” proving dreams really do come true!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Mar 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.