Bug and Baby the Mini Doberman Pinschers
Taylor Swift is a self-proclaimed cat person, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have a love for dogs too!
For proof, look no further than her two Mini Doberman Pinschers, Bug, and Baby.
Aside from a few social media snapshots over the years, Bug and Baby have kept a low profile. So we’ll have to fill in those blank spaces on our own!
Clever and outgoing, Mini Dobermans are known as the “kings of the toy breeds” — a fitting title for the queen of modern pop music’s dogs!
And like Taylor, there’s more to these dogs than meets the eye.
While they look like shrunken versions of full-sized Doberman Pinschers, Minis are actually their own distinct breed. They share a common ancestor (the Old German Standard Pinscher) with standard Dobermans, but that’s only a small portion of their lineage — the rest is Dachshund and Italian Greyhound!
Fans of Taylor Swift will see the parallels here: originally, she was thought to be just another pop-country singer, even naming her first single “Tim McGraw” after one of her favorite country musicians.
But as time passed, she revealed herself to be more than the sum of her influences. Her sound evolved into a blend of country, pop, folk, and alternative music that has since become mainstream — but that may never have taken off were it not for Taylor’s innovation.
We can only speculate as to the juicy details of Bug and Baby’s lives. Taylor respects their privacy and keeps them out of the limelight, leading some fans to believe that the two pups are camera-shy or otherwise too anxious to make public appearances.
They certainly wouldn’t be alone in that regard: Mini Dobermans are known for being high-strung and prone to anxiety.
For hundreds of years, they worked as ratting dogs in Germany, and that desire for active work and play has been baked into their DNA. Without something to do — be it a shift on guard dog duty or a long fetch session — they tend to go a little cuckoo, becoming antsy, destructive and unpredictable.
On the other hand, overstimulation can also affect Mini Dobermans more strongly than it does other dogs. These pups are wary of strangers and take time to warm up to new friends, so Bug and Baby probably prefer being part of Taylor’s cozy private life to being in the middle of her crazy public one.
Additionally, Mini Dobermans are more prone than other breeds to being epileptic, so keeping them away from flashing paparazzi cameras and bright red carpet lights is a wise move on Taylor’s part!
After all, dogs don’t care about being famous or accumulating legions of fans. They only care about quality time with their loving owners — and Taylor certainly has a lot of love to give!
There’s another dog in Taylor’s life, and this one occupies the other end of the size spectrum. Bug and Baby may be petite toy dogs, but Kitty the Great Dane is a certifiable giant — just look at this video of her in Taylor’s lap!
Technically, Kitty belongs to Taylor’s mom, Andrea. But the story of how Kitty came into their lives shows that dogs can be family no matter whose name is on the adoption papers.
In 2015, Andrea was diagnosed with breast cancer. Taylor was about to embark on a long tour, which meant that she wouldn’t always be able to be with Andrea during treatment — a prospect that was difficult for both mother and daughter.
Between the difficult diagnosis and the looming reality of months of loneliness, Andrea decided to do something she had always wanted to do: adopt a giant dog. She reasoned that doing so would keep her occupied and ensure that she was never without a loving companion, even while Taylor was on the road.
Thus, Kitty the Great Dane became part of the Swift family. And though she initially entered Taylor and Andrea’s lives as a “cancer dog,” she quickly built up a fanbase of her own after Taylor started posting videos of her on Instagram.
Since her original diagnosis, Andrea has relapsed several times, most recently with a brain tumor in 2020. Kitty has remained by her side, which can only be a good thing: studies have shown that being around dogs is highly therapeutic for cancer patients, improving everything from anxiety to depression to blood pressure.
Pet lovers know how hard it is to restrict yourself to just one species, so it’s no wonder that Taylor Swift is both a dog mom and a cat mom. We’ve met her canine companions; now let’s meet a few of her feline friends!
Taylor had 2 Siamese-Tabby mix cats called Indy and Eliehsen, who didnt like anyone else in her family apart from Taylor. She has also had two dobermans called Bug and Baby. Taylor has two Scottish Fold cats named Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson. She also has a Ragdoll cat named Benjamin Button.
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Olivia Benson was a Scottish fold kitten picked up by Taylor in June 2014. Named in honor of the fictional Sergeant and Commanding Officer played by Mariska Hargitay on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, you could say this is the official Olivia Benson. Safe to say Taylor Swift is a fan of the popular TV series. While most cats live a mundane life of eating, sleeping, and soaking up attention, this cat has done more in its lifetime than 99% of the world. As if flying first class, sitting backstage at a Swift concert, or appearing in a music video and Diet Coke commercial wasn’t enough, the real Olivia Benson has even met her TV counterpart, Olivia Benson. To top it all off, this even cat has a modelling contract. Due to her endorsements and high profile lifestyle, Olivia Benson is estimated to be worth $97 million.
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Meredith and Olivia hold a competitive rank on the Pet Rich List with a net worth of $97 million each (yes, EACH). Taylor Swift’s pets have done a heck of a job capitalizing on their fame, even trademarking each of their names for merchandise including clothing, housewares, accessories, luggage, toys and more! She also has two Dobermans, Baby and Bug, but they keep a much lower profile.