Skipper: 5 Shocking Facts About The 6-Legged Dog

The birth of Skipper took the world by surprise.

Skipper is a Border Collie-Australian Shepherd mixed breed dog born with six legs, two tails, two pelvic regions, two lower urinary tracts and two reproductive systems.

The birth of Skipper was miraculous but very exciting, and may give veterinarians once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn more about dogs with congenital conjoining disorders.

Although tiny at birth, Skipper came to the world and made history as the first canine to beat the odds and survive being born with six legs.

This post sheds more light on Skipper, the six legged dog.

1. Skipper is a Border Collie-Australian Shepherd mixed breed

Skipper was born in 16th February, 2021 at Neel Veterinary Hospital in Oklahoma City. The Border Collie-Australian Shepherd mixed breed dog was born with six legs, two tails, two pelvic regions, two lower urinary tracts and two reproductive systems.

Border Collie-Australian Shepherd is a mix of two purebred dogs that are known for herding.

2. Skipper's organs appear to be in great shape

At birth, Skipper is in great shape. The doctors that observed her after she was born confirmed that she is peeing and pooping, and is very strong. Just like every other normal dog, she is growing appropriately.

Dr. Everett, a veterinarian at Neel Veterinary Hospital said: “She's moving around like a healthy puppy. I'm not currently seeing any outward signs of any pain or discomfort.”

3. Skipper may need physical therapy and assistance with mobility

Due to her condition, Skipper may require physical therapy and assistance with mobility as she grows older, the hospital and Dr. Everett noted.

4. Skipper suffers from congenital conjoining disorders

According to Neel veterinary hospital, Skipper has congenital conjoining disorders called monocephalus dipygus and monocephalus rachipagus dibrachius tetrapus, which are the reason for her extra appendages.

She's one of a kind with four back limbs, two front limbs, two tails, two anuses.”

5. Skipper may have a shorter lifespan

Since dogs with this type of condition are rare, knowing exactly how things are wired inside or how she will continue to develop might be hard.

For now, doctors don't know how long she will live for. According to Dr. Everett, “She might have a much shorter life expectancy than an average pup.”

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