“You think you know someone…” Imagine believing you finally brought home the exact breed you always dreamed of, only to find out later that things are not what they seemed.

That is exactly what happened to Annalise, a Minnesota dog mom, after adopting Rinka, a gorgeous Irish Setter. As a longtime fan of this majestic breed, Anna could not wait to watch her “giant” pup shoot up in size.

A year rolled by, though, and Rinka was still… petite. That is when doubts began to creep in.

A Growth Mystery

In a TikTok clip , Anna explains that for Rinka’s first year she did not know her dog’s true lineage. Expecting a big setter who might reach nearly 30 inches at the shoulder, she kept waiting for that rapid growth spurt.

It never came.

Rinka matured into a lean, athletic dog with endless s

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