Get ready to be entertained by the hilarious take of a dog owner on her unique pet’s appearance. Libby Clark resides just outside of Kansas City with her 10-month-old Great Dane, Meet Rocco. With Rocco’s distinctive build and eye-catching black-and-white splotched coat, it’s impossible to overlook this furry friend. In fact, Rocco has amassed a whopping 290,000 followers on TikTok. In a video shared on July 4, his owner playfully quipped, “Ever wonder what a cow mixed with a horse looks like?”
Clark shared her inspiration behind the amusing video, saying, “People always jokingly call him a horse or a cow, so I thought it would be funny to create a video poking fun at it.” However, let’s clarify one thing: Rocco is not actually a half-cow, half-horse hybrid, unlike the peculiar crossbreeds that have previously captured viral attention. Remember the “unfortunate” pug and greyhound mix or the intriguing retro pug that sparked conversations about breeding?
The truth is, Rocco is a purebred Great Dane. This breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 and currently ranks as the 19th most popular breed in the United States. Standing at an impressive height of around 32 inches at the shoulder, Great Danes tower over most other dogs. Originating from mastiff-like breeds, they were initially bred in Germany to safeguard country estates and hunt wild boars.
Bred for size and strength, these dogs, weighing between 110 and 175 pounds on average, were primarily used for hunting purposes. Over time, Great Danes’ temperament and appearance were refined to match their distinctive traits. Despite the common misconception associating them with Danish culture, they do not have any roots in Denmark. The name “Great Dane” is believed to have originated in 18th-century France, where the breed was referred to as “Grand Danois,” meaning “Great Danish dog,” despite the absence of any actual connection to Denmark.
Today, Great Danes are renowned for their gentle and friendly nature, making them excellent companions for families. Patient with children, they easily forge friendships with their human counterparts. In response to the amusing video, viewers left comments, reacting to the joke and sharing their thoughts.
“He is a cute mix,” one commenter wrote, while another jokingly commented, “He’s basically a miniature house cow but a cute one.”
Another dog owner chimed in, saying, “We call our Danes horse ponies.” However, one viewer missed the joke entirely, writing, “Not me actually thinking it’s real and calling it a ‘course’.”
Clark expressed her joy in documenting Rocco’s growth through videos, stating, “I started making videos of Rocco when he was 8 weeks old and really enjoyed it.
It’s been fun capturing Rocco’s journey, and I never imagined he would gain such a massive following.”
