No one can get over the results after Retriever and German Shepherd have puppies

An Instagram reel has gone viral, accumulating more than 2.4 million views, 82 thousand likes, and 766 comments at the time of writing.

A content creator’s rescue dogs have sparked enormous interest, triggering both affection and lively debate amongst dog enthusiasts.

The Instagram account @lifewithgoldenshepherds frequently shares reels showcasing their two rescued dogs, Bear and Nala, captivating internet users across the globe.

The dogs, described as Golden Shepherds, are an appealing cross between a golden retriever father and German shepherd mother, as explained in the clip.

“They are a perfect combination of loyal, alert, protective and sweet!”, the post states, adding, “and that’s my life with Golden Shepherds.”

The viral reel’s caption reads: “Meet our Golden Shepherd: loyal like a German Shepherd, loving like a Golden Retriever. You get the fluff, the smarts, and the snuggles in one perfect package. Tag someone who needs to know about this amazing breed!”.

The digital creator’s content has attracted enthusiastic reactions and admiration for the pair, with one Instagram user saying: “That’s gotta be the best mix ever. Loving and derpy like goldens but smart and trainable like shepherds!”.

Meanwhile, another added: “I have a golden shepherd as well except she’s gold with the pointy ears. Seriously the best of both breeds!”

A dog enthusiast wrote: “I feel like mine, who I adopted when he was 9 months old, got the hyper energy of a Shepard, the intelligence of the golden and the bravery of a chicken. Also he would sell all our secrets for a bone.”

Another user exclaimed: “Omg golden fluffy protecting sweethearts? ! I think I want one.”

However, not everyone agreed with the creator’s terminology, referring to them as a ‘breed’, with one user saying: “Breed? This is a MUTT. stop purposefully breeding dogs and calling them their own breeds. Adopt don’t shop, anyone breeding dogs like this should be ashamed of themselves.”

Another added: “Not a breed, only breed this is backyard breed. Ethical breeders don’t make mutts.”

Whilst one said: “Absolutely nothing wrong with loving your pups but let’s not promote unethical breeding practices.”

And a fourth added: “Stop glorifying mixed breeds. If you want one, go to a shelter. This rubbish will just give backyard breeders more ideas on what mutts they can exploit next.

“Glad they are rescues,” one user noted, “But humans being disgusting and greedy as they are, I can see someone intentionally seeking out a designer mutt.”

The comments on the reel highlight a broader conversation within the pet community about ethical breeding and the importance of adopting pets rather than purchasing them from breeders.