Spotted English Bulldog Meets New Puppy Brother And His Side-Eye Is Everything
Ever wonder which dog breeds are the most stubborn? Well, one merle English bulldog with an impressive side-eye makes the argument to put his breed at the very top of that list. While on the way to meet his new dog brother, Ralphy gave some impressive looks, and his now-viral TikTok video has been watched nearly 40,000 times — but luckily, this tale has a happy ending!
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Ralphy is one tough cookie. In the one-minute video, Ralphy sits in the back seat of his parents' truck as his dog mom says, "We're gonna go pick up your brother!" Ralphy is clearly not impressed with this idea. He even shoots his mom the most epic side-eye in response to the question, "Are you excited?" Ralphy stays stubborn when they arrive at the dog shelter, by shadily looking out the window of the truck. But his tune seems to change the moment he and his new bro officially meet. In fact, Ralphy and this new family member, an adorable black pup with floppy ears, seem to be fast friends. Ralphy even looks relaxed while chewing on a bone beside his brother on the way home.
Will Ralphy be a good big brother?
Sure, Ralphy may be a bulldog, but will our stubborn friend be a bully? Let's delve into some English bulldog dog breed facts for some insight. Despite their tough exterior — what with that muscular build and serious underbite — these guys are actually known to be pretty laidback and lovable canines. But let's not forget, remnants of bulldogs' fighting ancestry have still left these dogs rather stubborn.
So, how might this affect their interactions with other dogs? Well, it's important to note that a bulldog's stubbornness can appear with other dogs it doesn't know if it has not been properly socialized. Their bodies, with their short legs and snouts, may also make it hard for them to communicate. This is also true with this breed's unique face structure, as it's one that's not easily understood by some other breeds. Oh, and this breed has a really solid memory, so don't expect English bulldogs to forget people or other dogs, whether positively or negatively, quickly. Luckily, proper early socialization with other people and pets, along with positive reinforcement training, can be a great way to keep your bulldog friendly. Ralphy is clearly a well-trained pup based on his and his new brother's first meeting, and additional TikTok videos show the two are getting along just fine.