Amazing Wendy is a dog with a body like Schwarzenegger

A dog with muscles like Arnold Schwarzenegger's was called the strongest on the planet. Despite her formidable appearance, Whippet Wendy from Canada, like the star of The Terminator, was a kind giant. She was born with a rare genetic mutation, so she was twice the size of representatives of her breed, and her developed musculature amazed everyone around her. Find out how the fate of the Terminator dog turned out from our material.

The owner of the muscular beauty, Ingrid Hansen, bought her from a breeder from Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island when the dog was 8 months old. She took her to her farm in Victoria, Canada.

Wendy lived for 14 years and died in 2017. Her life was bright and eventful. The unusual dog traveled all over North America and participated in many TV shows.

Despite the fact that she was similar to her relatives, Wendy's appearance was extraordinary. Her strong shoulders, thick neck and slender hind legs made her look like a bodybuilder. At the same time, the dog weighed 27 kg.

The reason for Wendy's unusual appearance was a rare genetic mutation. Whippets increase muscle mass due to a single defective mostatin gene, which improves running speed. Wendy had two mutated copies of the gene, which led to even more muscle building and weight gain. At the same time, she had the same height and narrow head as other whippets.

Wendy became an international sensation in 2007 when she was compared to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Despite the formidable appearance, the dog was very kind and affectionate. She appeared in many shows and became a real American star.

Ingrid had to put her pet to sleep in 2017. The owner, who is a professional veterinarian, said that Wendy got sick and her condition was getting worse. A special dog began to lose muscle mass, stopped eating and fell unconscious in the middle of the house.

It was very hard for the hostess to part with her extraordinary pet, but she made her fate easier this way. Ingrid didn't want Wendy to suffer from pain, so she gave her the opportunity to leave quietly and painlessly.

Meanwhile, the network is actively discussing the Russian giant cat. The Maine Coon named Kefir has a huge size even for its breed.