Tiny 5-Pound Pomeranian Shows No Fear Chasing Black Bear Out Of His House
We've all heard tales of loyal dogs defending their owners from bears. Tom Smith, a bear biologist at Brigham Young University in Utah, shared with Kinship that this happens only about 20% of the time when pet dogs encounter black bears, brown bears, or polar bears in the wild. However, Kayla Kleine knows exactly what it's like to have her pet bravely chase away a bear — but from inside her house. What makes Kleine's story even more unusual is the fact that her fearless protector, Scout, is a Pomeranian weighing all of 5 pounds. A typical black bear tips the scales somewhere between 200 and 600 pounds.
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In a TikTok video shared in August 2025 that's been viewed more than 7 million times, a black bear is seen entering Kleine's house. At first, the bear strolls around the living room nonchalantly. Commenter Susanxl observes, "Why's that bear so casual about like? Like it's going through an open house looking at the furniture."
It's only after the black bear ventures into Kayla Kleine's kitchen that Scout springs into action. "He came sprinting around the corner and I just saw the bear running out of our kitchen and he chased it out of the house," Kleine told a reporter from Global News. The video cuts to an outdoor view showing Scout chasing the furry intruder through the yard and into nearby green space. Kleine's follow-up video on TikTok shows Scout guarding the backyard with newfound — and utterly adorable — self-confidence. This little floof isn't letting any other creatures intrude upon his domain.
Are Pomeranians typical guard dogs?
Without a doubt, Pomeranians are one of the cutest small dog breeds in the world. Weighing in at 3 to 7 pounds, and standing just 6 or 7 inches tall, these friendly little balls of fluff are the ultimate portable dogs, easy to carry in purses and small bags. Like many small dogs, Pomeranians have a long lifespan, usually living for 12 to 16 years. They tend to stay lively and playful for so long that it's like owning a puppy forever.
Similar to many pocket-sized pooches, Pomeranians can suffer from what's been nicknamed small-dog syndrome. It happens when a tiny pup acts like a diva — or a dictator: yapping and whining non-stop, barking at other dogs, jumping on people, frequently growling or snapping, begging for food incessantly, peeing everywhere inside the house, and exhibiting constant anxiety and hyperactivity. Of course, these negative behaviors can be exhibited by large dogs as well, but tiny dogs are often coddled and might not receive proper training because they're viewed as cute and unthreatening.
Scout, on the other hand, seems like a small dog who doesn't realize how small he actually is. Kayla Kleine told the Global News reporter, "He just likes to assert his dominance. Like, we'll call him the alpha dog." His bravery certainly paid off.