Famous Heart-Melting Dog Joins The Old Wives Tales

Tuna was bred irresponsibly. He's a Chihuahua-dachshund mix (or "chiweenie," for those who love portmanteaus), but his neglectful breeder likely allowed related dogs to mate, leaving Tuna born with severe defects.

Possibly because of these defects-- a recessed jaw and severe under bite-- he was abandoned at the side of the road near San Diego. He was only a four month old puppy.

But this sad story has a happy ending! Tuna was adopted by a loving family, and five years later he not only has his confidence back, he's an Instagram star with over 1.5 million followers. He's even starred in a Volkswagen Passat TDI commercial.

If you love Tuna and the "Old Wives Tales" crew as much as we do, let us know! Follow Tuna on social media with #TunaMeltsMyHeart, and visit East Coast Volkswagen for a test drive in a new clean diesel vehicle, or anything else from our new inventory.