Tiny Puppy's Big Stretch After Waking Up Has Everyone Saying The Same Thing
It's difficult to think of many things more satisfying to watch than a dog doing a big stretch. After all, there's a good reason downward-facing dog is one of the most-practiced yoga poses. A dog's big stretch can indicate an array of positive feelings, such as happiness, contentment, relaxation, and fondness toward an owner. Sometimes, of course, the stretch is simply an instinctive movement to boost circulation and reduce stiffness upon waking. Even still, the big stretch can be absolutely adorable.
@jessiihang Everyone meet Zoey! She's a 7 week old BoShih. #puppy #fyp #cute #puppylife #dogmom
Take, for example, seven-week-old Zoey. In a TikTok video that's been liked nearly 4 million times, Zoey starts out sound asleep. The pup is dozing so deeply, with her little pink tongue hanging out, that several commenters admit they initially feared the puppy was deceased. Then, Zoey wakes up suddenly and does the cutest full-body stretch, complete with shaking limbs. "She stretched her body and soul," Anaaamp3 observes.
Several commenters mention that any owner who witnesses their pet doing a big stretch must immediately comment upon it. "It's a federal crime to not say oooo biiiiig stretch after such a big stretch," Mariekayyy13 jokes. "Tell her I said AWWW BIG STRETCH," Moey6711 adds.
What is a BoShih?
Darling little Zoey is a BoShih, which is a mix of a Boston terrier and a Shih Tzu. The Boston terrier is a small, people-oriented pup that requires much stimulation, both mentally and physically. It's considered one of the best-behaved dog breeds. The Shih Tzu is another small, affectionate dog breed, best known for its long hair, which requires daily grooming. Some owners spend a lot of time and effort on fancy Shih Tzu hairstyles such as top knots.
When you combine a Boston terrier and a Shih Tzu, the resulting BoShih usually weighs between 10 and 20 pounds and stands about 12 to 16 inches tall. BoShihs are feisty little pooches that demand lots of attention and affection. Though Zoey may be feisty and lively when awake, from the video, it's clear that she also enjoys her naps. "Sleeping like she pays all the bills in that house," Thatguychato writes on the TikTok video. Puppies require about 18 to 20 hours of shut-eye each day, to help with the healthy development of their brains and bodies. "Dogs be sleeping like they work 12-hour shifts π," Cloudy_bx says. Clearly, all that sleeping is hard work.
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