Confused Yellow Lab Outnumbered By Dachshund Puppies Will Leave You In Stitches
Imagine: you're simply minding your business, and all of a sudden, a whole litter of outrageously cute dachshund puppies surrounds you. For many, this might sound like a dream., but if you happen to be an older yellow Labrador retriever, you may not be so excited. At least not in this incredibly viral TikTok video (with over 4 million views!). Nope, this lab is quite confused, and boy, is its expression hilarious.
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In the clip, a sweet but disoriented yellow lab sits awkwardly on its bed while five baby dachshunds surround it like super cute little sharks. One even dares to join it on the bed, which seems to be especially puzzling, according to the lab's confused look. Then, two older dachshunds, possibly the puppies' parents, waddle across the screen in the most comedic way, not even acknowledging their lab sibling in the corner! Now, what this lab was thinking is unclear, but let's just hope it wasn't some version of, "Is it ok for a dog to growl at a new puppy?"
Can our retriever friend learn to love these puppies?
Clearly, those dachshund puppies gave the lab a bit of anxiety, to say the least. But, as the TikToker noted on her profile, these puppies aren't being sold to new homes. So, is there any hope for a canine family bond? What's the best way to introduce a puppy to other dogs, anyway?
Well, here's the good news. A bit of hesitation from older dogs to pups in the beginning is actually pretty normal. Even better, labs are generally understood to be very good around other pets. However, when it comes to early interactions with puppies, it's still important to pay close attention to your older dog's body language to make sure they're comfortable.
A doggo that seems a bit stressed, like the lab in the video, might need a bit of space to recoup, and that's okay! Bonding new dogs with older ones takes time and patience from the dog owner, but it's totally possible. So, here's to these fur babies and this yellow lab becoming one of the cutest pet friendships of all time!