Unique Dog Takes over Social Media
Tucker is a 3-year-old albino Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher mix who has a lot of fans on Instagram.
Chances are you’ve never seen an albino animal in person.
If you have, you are quite lucky, as they are very, very rare.
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Albino animals are the same as any other animals, but with a coloration that makes them one in a million.
According to heroviral.com, we can learn a lot from animals. Take Tucker for example. Tucker is a 3-year-old albino Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher mix. He has MPS VI (mucopolysaccharidoses). MPS is a genetic abnormality, according to petmd.com. One possible cause of the disorder is inbreeding.
Some of the more common symptoms include bone disease, eye cloudiness, enlarged tongue, facial deformity. Humans can also have this disorder. Tucker has shown the world that having MPS isn’t going to slow him down! He has nearly 46,000 followers on Instagram! His fans love to keep track of all his adventures.
Tucker’s face may look a little different, but it is what he has on the inside that matters.
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Because of his MPS, Tucker’s eyes are cloudy. He isn’t blind, but sometimes has difficulty getting around. He sports a pair of goggles that help shield his eyes from the light.
One look at Tucker and you will notice he has an unusual appearance.
Tucker has a spirit like no other! Having fun is his number one priority!
Tucker enjoys hanging out with other dogs…
Or just exploring on his own.
Tucker has made friends with people who have MPS.
Tucker enjoys life to the fullest despite his differences! We all should celebrate our differences. We are all beautiful!
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